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Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Available at NAMC
February 02, 2021North Alabama Medical Center is proud to offer bamlanivimab/casirivimab and imdevimab therapy, a new monoclonal antibody treatment for eligible positive COVID-19 patients.
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North Alabama Medical Center Launches Provider Referral Line
February 01, 2021North Alabama Medical Center is excited to announce the launch of HealthyHub™ Find a Doctor, a new provider referral line service (PRL). This new tool will make it easier for patients to find the health care services they need within our community. Patients looking for a provider can call 256-629-DOCS (3627) to obtain information on our clinical specialists and…
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COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs
December 21, 2020We know there are a lot of questions about the emerging COVID-19 vaccines. Our goal is to keep you informed as vaccines are approved and rolled out for our workforce, patients and community in the weeks ahead. We have created a list of common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines based on current knowledge and understanding. These questions will continue to evolve with…
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Shoals Hospital Unveils New Identity to Reflect Affiliation with North Alabama Medical Center
December 17, 2020(Muscle Shoals, AL – December 17, 2020) – Today, hospital leaders with North Alabama Medical Center and Shoals Hospital announced the rebranding of Shoals Hospital as North Alabama Shoals Hospital, bringing the Shoals facility into greater alignment with its sister facility. “For more than 50 years, Shoals Hospital has provided high-quality care, close…
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COVID-19 Update in the Shoals
November 17, 2020North Alabama Medical Center’s top priority continues to be protecting the health and safety of our patients, providers, employees and the communities we serve. Like our fellow healthcare providers, we continue to be challenged by the concerning trend of COVID-19 in our local community and across the nation. The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise rapidly…
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Detecting Lung Cancer Early: Why a Screening Could Save Your Life
November 02, 2020By the end of 2020, more than 228,000 people will have been diagnosed with lung cancer and more than 130,000 people will die from it.
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Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday season
October 26, 2020By Terri Harris, North Alabama Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer The final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the…
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Blood Donation: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community Healthier
October 26, 2020Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year.
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Patient Writes Note of Gratitude to Staff
October 22, 2020To the outstanding staff at NAMC: As a healthcare professional, the role I have most wanted to avoid, especially during current pandemic circumstances, is that of patient. Unfortunately, that is the role I found myself in during the early morning hours of Friday, October 16th, 2020 when I presented to your Emergency Department with abdominal pain and a fever. Having a…
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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
October 12, 2020By Terri Harris, Chief Nursing Officer It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. Influenza (flu) is a contagious…
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North Alabama Medical Center Breaks Ground on $13.6 Million Cancer Center
September 18, 2020Hospital launches new service line to provide high-quality cancer care to the community Florence, AL – On September 18, North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC), part of LifePoint Health, ceremoniously broke ground on a new cancer center that will be added to its main campus in Florence, Alabama. A small group of leaders from the hospital and LifePoint gathered to…
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NAMC Urges Community Members to Wear Masks
July 15, 2020(Florence, AL – July 15, 2020) – North Alabama Medical Center is urging community members to wear face masks or cloth face coverings in public areas where social distancing is not easily achieved in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This aligns with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Alabama Department of…
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Updated Support Person Guidelines
June 03, 2020At North Alabama Medical Center, our top priority is safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our patients, providers, employees and community, while providing support for our patients. We continue to closely monitor the prevalence of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community and follow state and federal guidance as we adapt our operations to safely care for our patients.…
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Maintaining a Clean & Safe Environment at NAMC
May 19, 2020North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing a clean and safe care environment, and we are taking all precautionary measures to safeguard our staff, providers and those we serve against the spread of illness. Our hospital is clean and safe – just like it always has been! One of the core elements of properly managing infectious diseases is the cleanliness of our physical facility.
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Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
May 18, 2020How to Wear Cloth Face Coverings Cloth face coverings should— fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face be secured with ties or ear loops include multiple layers of fabric allow for breathing without restriction be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings CDC recommends…
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Childbirth and COVID-19: Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborns Safe at North Alabama Medical Center
May 16, 2020Pregnancy always comes with its share of anxiety and fear, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added a new layer of concerns for expecting families. If you will be delivering a baby during the pandemic, you likely have many questions about how delivery in the hospital may be different right now and how you can keep yourself and your baby healthy.
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North Alabama Medical Center to Train Future Doctors With Internal Medicine Residency Program
May 12, 2020Following a lengthy accreditation process, North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) is proud to announce that 12 first-year internal medicine residents and 12 second-year internal medicine residents will begin practicing in its newly developed Internal Medicine Residency training program beginning July 1st, 2020.
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North Alabama Medical Center Recognizes National Hospital Week, Honors Healthcare Heroes
May 10, 2020North Alabama Medical Center is proud to join the American Hospital Association and healthcare organizations around the country in celebrating National Hospital Week, which is observed May 10-15. Each May, National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to pause and honor the millions of healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives to taking care of people in their…
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North Alabama Medical Center Recognizes National Nurses Week
May 06, 2020North Alabama Medical Center is proud to join the American Nurses Association (ANA) in celebratingNational Nurses Week, May 6-12. Each May, National Nurses Week honors the men and women aroundthe country who have dedicated their lives to caring for those who are at their most vulnerable and in need. The contributions they make to the health and well-being of patients is…
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