Huntsville Hospital

We are excited to introduce Will Guthrie as our new vice president of support services. His responsibilities now include oversight of construction, maintenance, real estate and joint laundry services for all of HH Health plus food services, environmental services, security and facilities planning at our downtown campus. Will said his father, Dr. Max Michael, who recently retired as dean of UAB’s School of Public Health, showed him the positive impact health care can have on a community level while his uncle, Birmingham neurosurgeon Dr. Bart Guthrie, showed him how health care can change lives on an individual level. Will graduated from Auburn with a degree in building sciences and has a master’s in health care administration from UAB. In his spare time, he can often be found in Birmingham building aging-in-place certified homes for low-income seniors. He’s completed 11 houses so far and is about to start on three more.

Thailand, Iran, Jamaica and Ethiopia are just a few of the places that some of HH Health's staff call home. Among them, 11 individuals from our Environmental Services (EVS) team have attained US citizenship over the last five years. Thanyaphat (first photo) from our EVS nursing team is from Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, and is proud to celebrate the 4th of July for the very first time. Please join us in wishing them a very safe and happy holiday. 🇺🇸

A patient at our Blackwell Medical Tower Outpatient Services Clinic is alive today because these nurses kept their cool, trusted their CPR training and remembered to use the office’s automated external defibrillator when he had a heart attack in the lobby. 💚 Please help us thank these heroic lifesavers and read the full story here 👉 https://bit.ly/3L8zod0

Staci Nelson, RN, BSN, joined our Neuro Intensive Care Unit in 1993 and discovered her calling helping patients recover from strokes, brain injuries and other neurological issues.🧠 After years of dedicated service as a Neuro ICU caregiver, charge nurse and resource nurse, we are excited to announce Staci’s promotion to unit director. Congratulations! 🎉🎈👏

Are you interested in a health care career? Experience what it's like to be a physician, pharmacist, nurse, physical therapist and more with Huntsville Hospital Corporate University's Medical Career Explorers program. The next round kicks off on September 24. These monthly sessions include tours, speakers and hands-on experience for individuals ages 15 and up. Don't miss the $20 early-bird discount available now through August 31. Call (256) 265-8025 for more information or visit https://bit.ly/4bgwX2M

🐶 This is National Take Your Dog to Work Day. At HH Health, we are paws-itively lucky to work with dogs every day! 🐾 We have 6️⃣ amazing therapy/support canines, including Finan the Golden Retriever. At the HEMSI ambulance service 🚑, Fin holds the title of CMO – Chief Morale Officer. And as you can see from the pictures, he’s great at making people smile. His specialty is bringing comfort to paramedics and Emergency Department staff at the end of an especially hard day. 🎩 Hat’s off to Fin and all the other furry friends who bring us humans so much happiness! 💚

Behind every recovery in the hospital, there's a dedicated team of patient care aides working tirelessly. These compassionate professionals provide essential support, from assisting with daily activities to offering comfort and companionship. Their unwavering commitment ensures our patients feel cared for and valued every step of the way. As #NationalNursingAssistantsWeek draws to a close, please help us thank patient care aides for the vital role they play in keeping Alabama healthy. 💚

Keeping Madison County healthy is a big job, and we couldn’t do it without local not-for-profit agencies that share our passion for caring. Our Community Health Initiative provides $600,000 in annual grant money to help these amazing agencies expand their services to reach even more people. We are excited to see how this year’s recipients use their funding to improve lives! 💚 The Arc of Madison County – $95,000 Clinica Medica Moscati – $50,000 The Community Free Clinic – $100,000 The Community Free Dental Clinic – $50,000 HEALS – $25,000 Kids to Love – $85,000 New Hope Children’s Clinic – $25,000 Parkinson’s Dynamics – $85,000 United Cerebral Palsy – $35,000 Village of Promise – $50,000

⚽ A few of our friends from Huntsville City FC stopped by this week for a visit with a few young patients and staff. They even took some time for a spirited FIFA 23 match. Huntsville Hospital and TOC- The Orthopaedic Center are proud to be the official medical providers for the team. ⚽

Our June Employee of the Month is (drumroll, please) 🥁 … Roberto Miguel. An imaging technologist with our Pain Management program, Roberto makes HH’s downtown campus a better place with his positive attitude. “Roberto always comes to work ready to give 💯 percent with a smile on his face,” says a colleague who nominated him for recognition. With eight years of experience performing X-rays, he is also a great resource for his peers regarding radiation safety. Please help us congratulate Roberto on his award! 👏💚🏆