University of Mobile starts associate degree in nursing
The University of Mobile's new associate degree in nursing aims to reduce nursing shortages in area health care facilities.
Spotlight on Fayette, Lamar & Marion: Health Care
These three counties are served by three medical centers, with ties to larger health systems.
Private school trains students for nursing assistant certification
A new private school in Mobile is offering a two-week course to prepare students for nursing assistant certification exams.
Spotlight on Autauga & Elmore: Health Care
Autauga and Elmore counties are served by three hospitals, each of which provides a variety of services for their patients.
Encompass Health to spin off home health and hospice business
The home health and hospice business will be rebranded as Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, an independent, public company.
Birmingham’s Pack Health acquired by Quest Diagnostics
This builds on company’s acquisition of MedXM
Selwyn Vickers takes helm of UAB Health System
Dr. Selwyn Vickers has assumed the role of CEO of both the UAB Health System and the UAB/Ascension St. Vincent’s Alliance.
Joy Richardson
Baldwin Bone & Joint has added Joy Richardson to its workers’ compensation team as a co-coordinator. Richardson has worked in the field of orthopaedic...
Spotlight on Lee, Russell & Macon: Health Care
East Alabama Health
East Alabama Health in Opelika is a major employer in Lee County, with about 3,500 employees. Its largest facility is East Alabama...
Andrews Sports Medicine acquired by US Orthopaedic Partners
Andrews Sports Medicine, an icon of Birmingham’s health care scene, has agreed to partner with Mississippi-based U.S. Orthopaedic Partners, a move USOP calls its...