Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Kick off the first day of summer with healthy habits and outdoor adventures! Make the most of the longest day of the year by staying active and soaking up all summer has to offer.

Earlier this week, our Imaging Services team had a chance to surprise & celebrate a special milestone anniversary. Jan Finley joined in June 1984, which marks 40 years with us. Congratulations to Jan on this milestone anniversary!

This Juneteenth, we celebrate emancipation and the continuous work required to achieve a more equitable future for all.

Happy Wound Care Awareness Month to the staff with our Wound Care Center at Gadsden Regional! Thank you for your dedication each & every day to our patients on their healing journey.

Recently, the team also received the 2023 Robert A. Warriner Clinical Excellence Award. The center ended 2023 with a comprehensive heal rate of 87% & a patient satisfaction score of 97%.

Whether it’s preparing a crunchy salad or a roasted medley, make sure to load up on an extra serving of greens today!

We’re celebrating all of the amazing dads out there this Father’s Day!

Take a moment to prioritize your health and well-being—so you can continue to be a role model for your children - no matter how young or old they are.

Here’s to you, dads!

had a great Friday morning at the James M. Barrie Center for Children during United Way of Etowah County's Day of Action! Our group was able to complete some much needed landscaping projects, building maintenance, & deep cleaning at the facility.

Blood is meant to circulate and blood shortages can only be prevented when more people roll up a sleeve.

This World Blood Donation Day, schedule an appointment to make a lifesaving donation for patients needing blood transfusions: redcrossblood.org.

Thank you to United Way of Etowah County for the surprise delivery of cookies earlier this week! appreciated the donation & has enjoyed every last crumb!

Don’t wait for a health crisis to show up out of the blue!

This Men’s Health Week, we’re encouraging open conversations about health issues unique to men. And, while we’re at it, let’s encourage the guys in our life to get their check-ups, because, unfortunately, some studies show more than half of the US male population doesn’t schedule an annual exam.

Wear blue this Friday, June 14th to spread the word about how important healthcare is to the men in our lives and support the husbands, fathers, brothers, colleagues and friends in your life!

Gadsden Regional is excited to be participating today in The Council on Aging of Etowah County 's 2024 Elder Abuse Summit at the City of Gadsden 's brand new Senior Wellness Center!

Social and financial conditions have a major impact on overall health. Food insecurity, inadequate childhood development, unaffordable housing - all of these things make health - harder.

This Community Health Improvement Week, we thank every local organization that is working to help individuals, families, and our entire community improve health and live better.

Our Quality Management Department had a chance to celebrate a special milestone anniversary today. Linda Robertson joined in June 1969, which marks 55 years with us. Please join us in congratulating Linda on this incredible milestone!

This , Dr. John Pirani, encourages all men in Etowah County to book your annual wellness exam. He shares what to expect and the most common men’s health issues here: bit.ly/MensHealth2024 .

Today, along with other health systems across the nation, we stand in solidarity against violence.

Too many hospitals, too many hospital employees, too many patients in our hospitals are victims of violence.

Hospitals Against Violence.

This summer is going to be an (unusually) hot one!

It’s important to drink more than 2 and ½ liters throughout the day to avoid dehydration. Drink up (water) - because we don’t want to see you in our ER.

With a goal of enhancing patient experience & streamlining care, orthopedic surgery patients at Gadsden Regional now have an entire floor dedicated for their specific recovery. The focused approach will allow specialized staff to provide even more personalized care & also allows for connections among patients on the same journey. Previously, orthopedic patients shared a floor with those undergoing heart procedures.

Gadsden Regional performs a wide range of orthopedic surgeries, including joint replacements. To learn more, visit bit.ly/grmcjointreplacement .

Taking care of yourself is a sign of strength.

This , flex your muscles by booking your annual physical and conquer your health goals at bit.ly/GPCBookNow.

Here’s a toast to dairy—an excellent source of protein, potassium, B12, calcium and vitamin D—that keeps our bodies nourished and strong!

Break bad habits and commit to quitting today.

Join the movement this No To***co Day by saying goodbye to to***co and hello to a healthier life! Your lungs—and your loved ones—will thank you!

Tired of sneezing your way through the season? Check out these tips from Bethany Anders, CRNP, with our Hokes Bluff Family Medicine clinic for conquering seasonal allergies: bit.ly/WorseningAllergies.

Today, we pay tribute to our fallen heroes with eternal respect and appreciation for their sacrifice.

As we round out the month of May, please join us in wishing our Speech-Language Pathologists in our Rehab Department a happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!

Thank you for working to prevent, assess, diagnose, & treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, & swallowing disorders in our patients.

Congratulations to our April 2024 Gadsden CARES Award winners! These employees were awarded the Gadsden CARES Award for actions reflecting Gadsden Regional's ten Standards of Behavior, which we use to guide our behavior in creating and maintaining a culture and practice of service to employees, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.

Congratulations to Lottie Sims, Amy Powell, & Taylor Burke! Thank you for all you do for our patients & community!

It was our honor earlier today to host an appreciation lunch to celebrate our area EMS professionals in recognition of ! We are so thankful for our first responders for the heroic & lifesaving care they provide in our community well before patients arrive at our ER.