Gadsden Regional Medical Center Reports on its Care for Etowah County Community in 2025
4/6/2026
Total Impact Exceeded $306 Million
GADSDEN, AL – At more than 290,000 patient encounters last year, Gadsden Regional Medical Center delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the Etowah County community. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing more than $306 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care provided, capital dollars reinvested in services and facilities, employee payroll, charitable projects and payment of more than $14 million in taxes supporting local schools and civic resources.
The health system used its resources to increase access and strengthen services through more than $6 million in projects. The recruitment of a new cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Lucman Anwer; OB/GYN Dr. Sathiyakala Rajendiran; and general surgeon, Dr. Florencia “Flo” Pereira, has strengthened service lines at the facility. Gadsden Regional also became the first in the region to utilize new minimally invasive, heart-pumping technology that can temporarily take over the heart’s work, giving it time to rest and recover. Access to imaging services continues to increase with the addition of 3D mammography and bone densitometry at Gadsden Regional Imaging, and endobronchial ultrasound to increase lung cancer screening accuracy.
The reinvestment in services benefits local residents and serves as an important resource for patients who come from other hospitals that are 5, 10 or even as far as 50 miles away.
“We are here to care for our patients and the place we all call home,” said Michael Hall, chief executive officer of Gadsden Regional Medical Center. “Health is central to quality of life, and we offer advanced medical services here in Etowah County to make it easy to access the care you need. It’s our privilege to transform lives every day, helping patients manage their health at every stage of life.”
Area families grew with the help of Gadsden Regional Medical Center as more than 600 babies were delivered in 2025.
Emergency medicine remains a critical service, with more than 31,000 visits to the emergency room at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Life-saving medically necessary care was provided to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, with more than $178 million in charity and uncompensated care in 2025.
The health system and its employees also support local organizations that make a difference, especially those addressing social determinants of health. Through service projects such as the annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive for the Etowah Community Food Bank and contributions to charitable organizations such as United Way of Etowah County, Man Up Gadsden, and Neighborhood Bridges, Gadsden Regional Medical Center gives back to the community throughout the year.
Payroll of nearly $100 million supports the delivery of around the clock care by a team of physicians, nurses and support staff, all passionate about serving patients. Their compassion and skills make a difference in the lives of neighbors, friends and the larger community.
“We have immense gratitude for every member of our team, and we are investing in resources to support them in their work and a culture that attracts and retains these talented people,” said Hall. “This team is passionate about delivering quality care to those who are counting on us. We have an unwavering commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and doing the right thing every day for those who trust us with their care.”
Support for the future healthcare workforce includes training the next generation of medical professionals. Nursing, radiology, lab, and respiratory therapy students from six colleges and universities are completing their clinical rotations at the hospital, giving them clinical training and cultivating a pipeline of providers for the future. Foothills Family Medicine will also celebrate its second graduating class of eight residents in 2026.
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