NAMC Highlights
COVID 19: Respiratory Therapy
February 25, 2021
Respiratory Therapists are vital in the battle against COVID-19. They are on the frontlines day in and day out. Nearly a year into the pandemic, COVID-19 is taking a toll on healthcare workers, but their dedication and commitment is truly inspiring.
read moreCOVID-19 Update
December 14, 2020
At North Alabama Medical Center, the health and safety of our patients and team is always our highest priority. Listen as Dr. Wes Stubblefield, pediatrician at Infants and Children’s Clinic in Florence shares an update related to COVID-19 including the status of our operations and the safety measures we are...
read moreMiracle Makers: Stephanie and Star
October 22, 2020
Stephanie and Star work as radiology tech assistants for North Alabama Medical Center, but they do much more than transport our patients. They are true miracle makers!
read moreWound Healing Center Exceeds National Heal Rates
May 20, 2020
The Wound Healing Center is open and accepting new patients. If you have a chronic wound that won’t heal for more than 30 days, call to schedule an appointment: 256-768-8600. You do not need a physician referral.
read moreNurse Assists Patient to See Snowfall
February 20, 2020
Snow falling in the Shoals was a sight to see on Thursday, February 20th.Tyler, a Critical Care patient,wanted to look out the window, however it was difficult for him to see out from his Critical Care room. His nurse, Nathan, came up with an easy solution! Nathan turned Tyler’s bed...
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Nurse Makes Birthday Special for Patient’s Daughter
August 12, 2019
Lauren Tharp, RN, found out her patient’s daughter was turning 7-years-old. Gracelyn planned on having a birthday party at the splash pad this year, but plans changed since her dad was in the hospital. To make Gracelyn’s day a little brighter, Lauren, went and bought cupcakes and a birthday crown and...
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Mother and Daughter RNs Work at NAMC
August 12, 2019
It’s a family affair for mother and daughter RNs, Sheila and Alyssa Felton. Alyssa says she followed in her mother’s footsteps, literally. “As a kid, there were many days I’d have to go to the hospital after school and sit in her office while she worked.” Sheila Felton worked as a Critical...
read morePatient Returns to Thank ER Nurse with Hand-Knit Baby Blanket
June 20, 2019
Boone Carter came into the Emergency Room in February after a basketball accident left him with a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus. He was in extreme pain with spasms twisting his knee out of place. Boone says he was screaming for someone to hold his leg down and his nurse,...
read moreNontraditional Student Excels at NAMC Through Partnership with NWSCC
June 6, 2019
Lesa King joined the team in 2017 as a Care Partner, while still in school, working toward her RN degree at Northwest-Shoals Community College. As part of the nursing program at NWSCC, students can sit for their LPN license halfway through their training. Based on her strong performance as a...
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Cath Lab Named After Founding Cardiologist
May 29, 2019
Dr. William Heaton realized the potential for a cardiac cath lab in Florence more than four decades ago. Shortly after coming to the Shoals, Dr. Heaton gave a presentation for hospital staff and requested $100,000 to bring a cath lab to Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital. At that time, it was...
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