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GADSDEN, Alabama, November 16, 2021 – Gadsden Regional Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Gadsden Regional’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. "The ‘A’ rating awarded to Gadsden Regional Medical Center is a testament to the great care and compassion our staff and physicians have provided,” states Justin Bryant, Chief Executive Officer at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. “We are honored t... ... Read More

Gadsden Regional Medical Center has announced a plan to become permanently tobacco free on November 30, 2021. “As a health care provider and the largest employer in our city, it is important that we follow our own health advice and create an optimally healthy environment by going tobacco free throughout our campus,” said Justin Bryant, CEO of Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Effective November 30, 2021, the use of tobacco products will not be permitted anywhere on the campus of Gadsden Regional Medical ... ... Read More

GADSDEN, ALABAMA— Cliff Goolsby has been promoted to chief operating officer of Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Goolsby was named assistant chief executive officer of the medical center in 2018. Since that time, he has been responsible for many operational activities including evaluating and acquiring new technology platforms to aid in communications, information technology, productivity management, major patient care initiatives, the development of key service lines, and management responsibility for ... ... Read More

GADSDEN, Alabama, August 24, 2021 – With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it is easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, an annual physical and the proper immunizations will start your child’s new school year on a healthy foundation. “Regular visits allow us to get to know your child and monitor their development from year t... ... Read More

GADSDEN, Alabama – Gadsden Regional Medical Center has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification. Gadsden Regional Medical Center underwent a rigorous review in June of 2021. During the review, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management and delivering and facilitating clinical care. Joint Commission ... ... Read More

Technology finds significantly more invasive breast cancers than a traditional mammogram GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden Regional Medical Center now offers three-dimensional (3D) mammography for breast cancer screening at the Women’s Imaging Center. Breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography) helps detect breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. Breast tomosynthesis produces a three-dimensional view of the breast tissue that helps radiologists identify and characterize individual breast structures witho... ... Read More

GADSDEN, ALABAMA, AUGUST 3, 2021— Gadsden Regional Medical Center has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Gadsden Regional was recertified by The Joint Commission for Total Hips and Total knees in August. The recertification,... ... Read More

GADSDEN, Alabama, July 15, 2021 – Because the days are now longer and more of our community is opening up, a local physician is encouraging her patients to reverse the extra pounds they may have added over the past year of the pandemic. Shawn Morehead, M.D., a family medicine physician with East Gadsden Family Practice, says it’s a great time to get back on track with healthy habits and shed that extra weight. “If you found the scale moving upward during 2020 into 2021, you are not alone,” states Dr. Mo... ... Read More

GADSDEN, Alabama, July 12, 2021 – Gadsden Regional Medical Center recently named Rhonda DeHaven as the senior director of clinics of Gadsden Physician Clinics. DeHaven has been serving as interim chief practice officer since June 14, 2021, but as of early July, she has accepted the role in a full-time capacity. A graduate of Jacksonville State University, DeHaven has served Gadsden Regional Medical Center since October of 2008. She has served as physician recruiter, chief practice officer and most recen... ... Read More

GADSDEN, Alabama – Gadsden Regional Medical Center recently named five new directors to their nursing staff. Lydia Higgins, R.N., BSN, was named emergency room director; Kathey Fails, R.N., BSN, was named director of surgical services; Nancy Smith, BSN, RNC-OB, was named women & children’s director; Darci Richards, R.N., BSN, was named 9th floor director; and Ashley Hairrell, R.N., was named 8th floor director. Lydia Higgins, R.N., BSN, was named emergency room director. Higgins has been a registere... ... Read More