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Huntsville, Alabama – Crestwood Medical Center physicians, leaders and clinicians are proud to announce that Crestwood Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine has been awarded the prestigious President’s Circle award by Healogics, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services. Crestwood Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine has been rewarded with Healogics most prestigious recognition for centers that achieve clinical and operational excellence. This award was presented only to 34 of over 60... ... Read More
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Huntsville, AL – In May, Crestwood Medical Center wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, Crestwood will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues including menopause, heart disease, and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor, and sleep disorders. The series is intended to help women focus on “their selfies.” “Studies show that 50% of women skipped preventive healthcare last year but th... ... Read More
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Last year, our Crestwood Medical Center team played a vital role at more than 296 thousand encounters where we helped people get well and live healthier. Around the clock, every day of the year, regardless of holidays, weather, or other disruptions – we are here for our community. The skills, talents, and energy of our employees and physicians are the force powering all that we do and I am grateful for their steady focus on delivering safe, quality care and a compassionate experience for patients. We ca... ... Read More
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Crestwood provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms HUNTSVILLE, AL (March 5, 2024) - The American College of Cardiology has recognized Crestwood Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Crestwood was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI in February 2024 based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. Acco... ... Read More
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HUNTSVILLE, AL – Blood work is a standard part of an annual primary care wellness visit because it gives a global picture of your health. The lab results help your provider check for certain diseases and conditions, see indicators of your heart and organ functioning, and track how medications are working. Christian Stachler, P.A., a family medicine physician assistant with Crestwood Medical Group, says annual blood tests are important for the long term health and well-being of their patients, even when ... ... Read More
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Respiratory illnesses continue to rise with coughs being a common overlapping symptom among them all. Decoding the characteristics of a cough, including its duration, sound and accompanying symptoms, can help patients understand what is going on and how to treat it. Most people are typically contagious the first few days after the initial respiratory infection, according to the CDC. However, a cough can linger. A temporary, acute cough typically lasts less than three weeks and is often associated with v... ... Read More
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Crestwood Medical Center announces the addition of Alabama Digestive Disorders Center as part of its network of physician practices. Effective February 1, 2024, Smita Shah, M.D., and Casey Bodkin, CRNP, joined Crestwood Medical Group. The practice has been renamed to Crestwood Medical Group – Gastroenterology – Whitesport Circle and has relocated to the Crestwood campus at 4810 Whitesport Circle, Suite 202. The telephone number remains the same: (256) 882-7888. “I have a long-standing working relationsh... ... Read More
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Crestwood Medical Center recently announced the addition of McMillion Medical Group into its network of primary care practices. Effective January 1, 2024, David McMillion, M.D., and Tiaya Lang, CRNP, joined Crestwood Medical Group. The practice has been renamed to Crestwood Medical Group – Family Medicine – Whitesport Drive. The address (on the Crestwood campus in Huntsville) and telephone number remain the same: 400 Whitesport Drive, Suite 201, (256) 489-3836. “This closer affiliation with Crestwood Me... ... Read More
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HUNTSVILLE, AL (January 8, 2024) – It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Disea... ... Read More
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Huntsville, AL – Crestwood Medical Center recently announced that April Elam, R.N., 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 synonymous with nursing excellence. Elam was chosen from among nominations across the organization for her outstanding care of patients... ... Read More
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