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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Annual Physical: Screenings That Save Lives
September 26, 2025Many people put off their annual physical, if they feel fine, there’s no urgent need to visit the doctor. But skipping your yearly check-up can mean missing the early signs of serious conditions that are often treatable if caught early. At North Alabama Medical Center, we believe prevention is just as important as treatment. Your annual physical is a…
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How to Protect Your Child from Fall Viruses like Flu, RSV, and COVID
September 03, 2025In warmer parts of the country like Florence, AL, respiratory virus season can begin as early as September and stretch well into the winter. With kids back in school, viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 start spreading quickly – especially among young children whose immune systems are still developing. As a parent, you can take steps now to help protect…
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NAMC Among Alabama’s Hospitals with Lowest CAUTI Rate
August 04, 2025FLORENCE, Alabama – North Alabama Medical Center was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review for not having any cases of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). According to data collected by the CMS, only eight hospitals in Alabama have a CAUTI infection rate of zero.
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Why Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Are on the Rise — and How to Protect Yourself
August 01, 2025Warmer weather and standing water are fueling a surge in mosquito-borne diseases. Here’s what you need to know and how to prevent them.
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NAMC Among Alabama’s Hospitals with Lowest CAUTI Rate
August 01, 2025FLORENCE, Alabama – North Alabama Medical Center was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review for not having any cases of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). According to data collected by the CMS, only eight hospitals in Alabama have a CAUTI infection rate of zero.
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North Alabama Medical Center Earns U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Award
July 30, 2025FLORENCE, Alabama – North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a high-performing hospital for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) treatment. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
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SMA Appoints North Alabama Medical Center’s Amna Bint I Munir
July 22, 2025FLORENCE, Ala., – The Southern Medical Association (SMA) has announced that North Alabama Medical Center’s Amna Bint I Munir, MBBS has been appointed to the newly-formed International Medical Graduate (IMG) Support & Advocacy Ad Hoc Committee.
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North Alabama Medical Center Receives Donation from Safer Birth in Bama
July 21, 2025FLORENCE, Ala., – North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) is grateful to announce a generous $3,000 donation from Safer Birth in Bama to support labor and delivery services in its Center for Women and Children’s Health.
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North Alabama Medical Center Names 2025 Mercy Award Winner
June 18, 2025FLORENCE, Alabama – North Alabama Medical Center has recognized Kyle Roberts as the facility’s 2025 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.
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NAMC Welcomes Melissa Armstead as New Chief Nursing Officer
June 12, 2025North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC), a part of Lifepoint Health, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Melissa Armstead, MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer (CNO) effective June 1, 2025. A native of Muscle Shoals, Melissa brings over 18 years of nursing leadership experience and a deep commitment to patient-centered care to her role.
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North Alabama Medical Center Celebrates Donate Life Month
April 12, 2025North Alabama Medical Center and Legacy of Hope partnered to celebrate National Donate Life Month on Friday, April 11th in the hospital’s main lobby.
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North Alabama Medical Center Welcomes 2025 With New Baby
January 03, 2025After waiting more than 38 hours for the first baby born in 2025, North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) rang in the new year with its first bundle of joy Thursday afternoon.
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Mike Howard named Market President and CEO of North Alabama Medical Center and North Alabama Shoals Hospital
November 25, 2024FLORENCE, Ala., – North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) and North Alabama Shoals Hospital (NASH), part of Lifepoint Health, are pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Howard as the new market president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Howard, who has been serving as interim CEO since September, brings a deep understanding of the facilities and the community, having previously served as chief operating officer at NAMC from 2015 to 2022.
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NAMC Performs Northwest Alabama’s First Procedure with WATCHMAN FLX Pro
July 30, 2024FLORENCE, Ala., – North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) recently became the first hospital in Northwest Alabama to offer patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) an alternative to oral anticoagulation therapy with the WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device. The procedure was performed by Tom McElderry, MD.
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Newborn Meets Great, Great Grandmother at NAMC
July 18, 2024FLORENCE, Ala., – North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) was the location of a story five generations in the making. Ninety-four year-old Peggy Murphy concluded her recent stay at NAMC by meeting her great, great grandson, John Bradley Turner, who was born on July 11.
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North Alabama Medial Center Completes EP Cardiology Procedure on 700th Patient
June 24, 2024FLORENCE – The Cardiac Catheterization Lab at North Alabama Medical Center reached another milestone on Tuesday, June, 18th, by completing a cardiac electrophysiology (EP) procedure on its 700th Patient.Tom McElderry, Jr., MD, performed a cardiac ablation on NAMC cardiac patient, Vernon Russ.
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North Alabama Medical Center Receives HRSA Platinum Recognition
June 03, 2024FLORENCE, Ala., – North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) has earned Platinum Recognition from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for educating and promoting organ donation awareness.
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Check out the 2023 Community Benefit Report
May 20, 2024North Alabama Medical Center and North Alabama Shoals Hospital are proud to serve the Shoals area and thankful for the trust we have from the community to allow us to provide the best possible care. Check out our latest community benefit report to see how we're working to improve how we care for you and our community.
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North Alabama Medical Center Names 2024 Mercy Award Winner
May 06, 2024FLORENCE, Alabama (May 6, 2024) – North Alabama Medical Center has recognized Bethany Tyree as the facility’s 2024 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.
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North Alabama Medical Center Celebrates Donate Life Month
April 15, 2024FLORENCE, Ala., –North Alabama Medical Center and Legacy of Hope are partnered to celebrate National Donate Life Month on Friday, April 12th in the hospital’s main lobby.
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