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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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Know Where to Go to Get the Care You Need
May 04, 2020Primary, urgent and emergent care for all of your healthcare needsBy: Merita Burney, CNO Knowing where to go to get the care you need can be confusing – especially now. Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in many new practices for hospitals, outpatient centers and medical offices. As we move forward, life – and healthcare – will look…
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19
May 01, 2020When it comes to protecting ourselves during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it can be easy to focus exclusively on physical health – making sure we are following CDC guidelines, practicing social distancing and doing everything we can to keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe and healthy. All those things are very important. But there is another…
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NAMC to Resume Elective Surgery and Non-Urgent Procedures
April 30, 2020North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) announced that it is taking the appropriate steps to safely resume some elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures that were previously rescheduled out of an abundance of caution amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The decision to reschedule procedures when clinically appropriate was made in accordance with federal and…
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Environmental Services Utilizes Ultraviolet Light Technology to Supplement Room Cleaning
April 29, 2020As North Alabama Medical Center prepares to resume elective surgeries May 4th, 2020, following guidance from Governor Kay Ivey, patients can feel confident the hospital and patient rooms are thoroughly clean, thanks to an extra level of protection from ultraviolet light. After a room has been deep cleaned with standard, manual disinfection by the Environmental Services…
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Elective Surgery FAQs for Patients
April 29, 2020Is the hospital clean and safe?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. Our Environmental Services team uses ultraviolet technology to kill surface spores and disinfects ALL equipment, reception and waiting areas, restrooms, chairs,…
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Keeping our patients safe during COVID-19
April 24, 2020How isolation treatment works in managing infectious diseases By: Merita Burney, Chief Nursing Officer Treating infectious diseases, including the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), is not new to hospitals, and the guidelines for protecting patients, staff and visitors are comprehensive and evidence-based. You hear often that COVID-19 patients are treated in isolation, and…
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COVID-19 Online Risk Assessment Available
April 23, 2020To help support the health of our community, we are providing access to an online COVID-19 risk assessment developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This tool does NOT provide a diagnosis, and it should NOT be used as a substitute for an assessment made by a healthcare provider. Begin CDC Online Assessment To be tested, visit one of the…
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Minutes Matter: Don’t Put Your Heart Health On Hold During COVID-19
April 23, 2020When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. While the world continues to focus on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is still the leading cause of death in the United States – and as such –…
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