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Huntsville, Alabama – Crestwood Medical Center was recently recognized by The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Crestwood was granted a three-year renewal recognition for quality and safety for it Endoscopy Center as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy in all settings where it is practiced in the United States. […]

Huntsville, AL (May 17, 2023) – Crestwood Medical Center recently announced that its Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine department received two awards from Healogics, one of the nation’s largest providers of advance wound care services – Center of Distinction Award and Robert A. Warriner III, Clinical Excellence Award. The Center of Distinction Award is given […]

Huntsville, AL – Crestwood Medical Center is proud to announce the promotion of Drew Davenport as its new chief development officer. Mr. Davenport previously held the position of vice president of operations and has served at the hospital since 2015. In his new role, Drew will focus on expanding the region’s access to healthcare through […]

Huntsville, AL (May 3, 2023) – Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the United States, resulting in seven million office visits to healthcare providers each year. Additionally, 50 percent of women and three percent of men worldwide will experience a UTI in their lifetime. While most UTIs are […]

Type-2 diabetes is on the rise among children and young adults Huntsville, AL – Over 30 million Americans have Type-2 diabetes. If left untreated or unmanaged, the disease can damage all aspects of the cardiovascular system, cause blindness, heart disease, loss of limbs and other serious conditions. While Type-2 diabetes is most often diagnosed in […]

Huntsville, AL – Today, Crestwood Medical Center held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new freestanding emergency department. Crestwood Medical Center ER – Harvest will be located at 1337 Burwell Road (corner of Highway 53) to provide emergency healthcare services to Harvest, Toney, Bobo, Ardmore, and surrounding communities in northwestern Madison County, northeastern Limestone County, and […]

Crestwood Medical Center recently appointed Garett May as its new chief operating officer effective April 10, 2023. Mr. May comes to Crestwood from Merit Health Natchez (Mississippi) where he served as CEO since August 2021 and led the organization with steady growth for the ER, OR, outpatient services, and transfer center. Prior to that, he […]

Huntsville, AL – To help address hunger in our community, Crestwood Medical Center is donating more than 2,621 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to the Food Bank of North Alabama. All of the peanut butter was donated by Crestwood’s employees, medical staff members, and supporters during the recent Jars of Love Peanut […]

Huntsville, AL (March 22, 2023) – The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses, and other team members at Crestwood Medical Center support the health and well-being of patients who turn to us for expert care. We are here whenever needed. Beyond providing clinical care, Crestwood is a cornerstone of our community and a major contributor […]

Huntsville, AL – Crestwood Medical Center recently appointed Lance Eiland, MSN, R.N., CCRN-K, NEA-BC, as its new chief nursing officer. Eiland has been serving as interim CNO since November 2022. Eiland received his degree in Nursing in 2010 from Bevill State Community College and received his master’s degree in organizational leadership and nursing management from […]

Huntsville, AL (January 13, 2023) – Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease: In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Every year, about 800,000 […]

Huntsville, AL (January 9, 2023) – Strength training, especially in middle age and beyond, is essential for maintaining a high quality of life and longevity. Just 30 minutes to an hour of strength training a week can increase life expectancy by 10 to 17 percent and reduce the risk of premature death from cancer and […]

Huntsville, AL (January 4, 2023) – Crestwood Medical Center was recently awarded a Certificate of Need from the Alabama State Health Planning & Development Agency to build a freestanding emergency department (FSED) in the Harvest community. Construction will begin soon with the facility to begin serving patients in 2024. The Crestwood Medical Center ER – […]

Huntsville, AL – The American Heart Association’s heart health checklist now includes new measures for better cardiovascular health. AHA’s Life’s Essential 8 checklist added healthy sleep as a necessary component of heart health and emphasized the importance of eating whole foods, vegetables, lean protein and more. The checklist also added vaping and exposure to secondhand […]

Huntsville, AL – Making new year’s resolutions is a common tradition, but 77% of people who make them, break them within just a few weeks. This year, focus on long-term lifestyle changes that can make a big impact on overall health and longevity. “The start of a new year symbolizes a time for change, but […]

Huntsville, AL – Crestwood Medical Center recently announced that Michele Brock, RN, has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating our patients, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics […]

Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year end HUNTSVILLE, AL (11/8/22) – As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is a good time to review your outstanding health care needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds […]

HUNTSVILLE, AL, 10/29/22 – Obesity is one of the most common diseases in the U.S., affecting more than one-third of adults and causing 300,000 deaths annually. Significant excess weight affects quality of life and overall health, increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, sleep apnea and some cancers. For chronic […]