Huntsville Hospital

🧲 For #MRISafetyWeek, we are celebrating the incredible MRI technologists who work tirelessly to ensure patient safety. From screening protocols to precise imaging practices, your vigilance, expertise and commitment to the highest standards of safety make a world of difference. 🌎 Thank you for going above and beyond to protect Huntsville Hospital patients and staff while delivering exceptional imaging care. 🙌

It’s been an eventful summer for Kim Lamb. Along with celebrating her 40th work anniversary, Kim was just promoted to Director of Outpatient Imaging! 🎉 In this new leadership role, Kim will oversee day-to-day operations of six busy imaging centers performing nearly half a million CT, MRI, radiology, nuclear medicine and other diagnostic studies each year.🩻 Growing up in Lauderdale County, Kim had a friend whose father was an imaging tech. “It just seemed like a really cool job,” she said. Kim went on to graduate from UAB’s radiologic sciences program and joined Huntsville Hospital in 1985. She has served as operations manager for our imaging services since 2009. “Every day brings a new challenge,” Kim said, “and an opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.” 💚 Please help us congratulate Kim on this well-deserved opportunity. 👏

Our Madison Street Tower construction project is really heating up this summer. 👷☀️ The concrete slab that will serve as the tower’s 6th floor is now in place, and work is under way on the 7th floor slab. Crews have also made significant progress on the exterior walls and support columns, allowing the structure to rise just a bit higher each day.🏗️ There’s lots more to do, though, before the expanded tower is ready for patients in mid-2027. More than just a pretty building, the new-look Madison Street Tower will include 120 patient rooms plus state-of-the-art Neuro and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Units, giving us the advanced clinical space needed to serve our growing region for many years to come. 💚

We are a proud recipient of the American Heart Association’s 2025 Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus award for heart failure care! 🏆 Only hospitals that follow the latest research- and evidence-based treatment guidelines for heart failure patients are considered for this prestigious seal of approval. That’s not all. AHA also gave us the following kudos: ✅Target: Heart Failure Optimal for meeting specific criteria to improve medication adherence, provide early follow-up care and coordination, and enhance patient education. ✅Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll for ensuring patients with diabetes receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to heart disease or stroke. Please help us thank the many HH Health physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, techs and other clinical staff who pour their ❤️ into caring for cardiac patients. 👏

Does your teen have a strong interest in health care? Help them discover if it's the right path with our Medical Career Explorers Program. 🏥 Designed for ages 15+, students meet real health care professionals, tour various hospital departments and engage in hands-on experiences that bring the world of medicine to life. Click here for more information on how to apply: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3GODF71

Trusted care, right where you need it. ⭐ We are proud to announce plans for a pair of free-standing emergency departments to serve the Hampton Cove and north Huntsville communities, pending approval by the State of Alabama. 🏥 Huntsville Hospital Health System has been serving North Alabama for more than 130 years. In an era of rapid growth for our area, we are committed to setting the standard of care for the individuals and families that we serve. 🤍 In addition to the new free-standing ERs, the existing emergency department at Madison Hospital will grow by six beds, increasing its capacity to better serve you. 🤝 Read more about this increase in access to care ✅ https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4lyB3tg

With about 12,000 dedicated team members across Madison County, choosing just one as our Employee of the Month can be a tall task. But Cynthia Balch from HH Tennessee Valley Pain Center was an obvious pick as our July winner. She’s been providing exceptional customer service for more than 30 years and is beloved by patients, co-workers and physicians alike. “Cindy lifts everyone around her,” says a colleague. “She’s a dear friend to many and brings a sense of joy and dependability that genuinely impacts our daily lives.” “Simply put, there’s not enough ink to describe the full value she brings." We appreciate you, Cindy! 👏💚🏆🏥

A big welcome to Dr. Duncan Bralts, who has joined the Huntsville Hospital Spine & Neuro Center as an interventional physiatrist! 🩺 Dr. Bralts is skilled in diagnosing and treating chronic back pain and nerve issues, offering a variety of interventional and conservative options to help patients find relief. Originally from Florida, Dr. Bralts chose to practice here due to his personal connection to the community, as his wife is from Madison. We're excited for him to share his passion for patient care with our community. Welcome aboard, Dr. Bralts! 🙌

BlastPartner 🦮 AWARD-WINNING SECURITY: Huntsville Hospital Health System has implemented a new security measure, welcoming the state's first firearm detection K9 in a health care setting! These furry lookouts are part of Huntsville Hospital's cutting edge security enhancements—get the details👇 Meet the canine security dogs: 🦮DAISY: firearm detection (joined this June) 🐕🦺MOLLIE: narcotic detection (joined in 2022) These pups patrol every day to keep staff, patients + visitors safe. 🏥 🏆Fun fact: The HH Security K9 Team placed 1st of 120 police departments for Narcotics Detection at a recent seminar. You’ll also notice a NEW kiosk check-in system that makes visiting the hospital even more secure + efficient. 🪪 Check in with your ID, state your reason for visit + get your printed name tag 🪪 Once you're done visiting, be sure to check out at the kiosk or at the front desk DYK: Huntsville Hospital’s security team has won an international award for their security department? 🏆They won the Lindberg Bell Award, which is given to the top security department by the International Association for Healthcare. Thanks Daisy, Mollie + the security team for continuing to keep us safe at HH 👏

A huge congratulations to our Security Team! We are proud to share that they are the recipient of the 2025 IAHSS Foundation Lindberg Bell Program of Excellence Award. 🥇 The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) selects only one program annually for this honor. This award is a direct reflection of our team's commitment to safety and their efforts in protecting our patients, staff and visitors. Help us congratulate them in the comments! 👏