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Good health. We all want it – a life where our bodies remain strong and able, allowing us to do the things we most enjoy. And, there's never been a time when good health and wellbeing have been more essential for our human connections, whether it is the opportunity to hug our loved ones, meet the first grandchild, play with our teams, or gather with friends again. At Crestwood Medical Center, we understand how important your health is, so whenever you need us, we’re dedicated to helping you get well and... ... Read More

Crestwood Medical Center Remains Steadfast in Service to North Alabama I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at Crestwood Medical Center. The pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we all are, the impact each one of us can have and the benefit of working together for a common cause. We care deeply about our community and remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver safe, quality healthcare services. The arc of life is always present in a hosp... ... Read More

Hospital welcomed more than 1200 newborns in 2020 and is prepared to deliver more this year HUNTSVILLE, AL, 4/8/21 – The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the labor and delivery team at Crestwood Medical Center over the past year. Hundreds of infants have taken their first breath at the hospital and been a welcome sight in the midst of the global pandemic. While the virus has changed many things in the world – the hospital’s childbirth center and nursery are a pleasant constant, located in a... ... Read More

HUNTSVILLE, AL 4/7/21 – Crestwood Medical Center has announced that Kristina Goodwin has been named chief nursing officer effective June 1, 2021. Goodwin, a certified registered nurse practitioner, has 16 years of nursing experience and has been at Crestwood since 2014 in various positions with ever-expanding responsibilities including director of critical care and cardiovascular services, senior director of nursing services, and assistant chief nursing officer. Prior to her Crestwood leadership roles, ... ... Read More

Doctor’s Day 2021 - Message from Pam Hudson, M.D., chief executive officer at Crestwood Medical Center Delivering medical care during a global pandemic has required teamwork at the highest level, and doctors are fundamental to this effort. As the country celebrates Doctors’ Day on March 30, I invite you to join me in recognizing the heroic work of all physicians. The COVID-19 pandemic has called upon the expertise and skills of our local physicians and many more in the larger medical community who have ... ... Read More

Pay attention to the warning signs and don’t let the pandemic stop you HUNTSVILLE, AL 3/25/21 – We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same – we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain tissue. Crestwood Medical Center has deep ... ... Read More

HUNTSVILLE, AL 3/17/21 – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, Crestwood Medical Group wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in. Precautions for your safety include scheduling well-visits in the morning and ill visits for the afternoon, masking of all patients and providers, checking temperature of all clinic visitors, screening clinic staff, asking that that only the patient comes in, and enhanced cleaning of commonly touched surfaces. “I... ... Read More

Crestwood Medical Center recently announced the availability of a toll-free helpline designed to help Medicare beneficiaries select a health plan that fits their needs and budget. The free helpline connects callers with licensed agents who can assist in comparing traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Supplement and Prescription plans, and then facilitate enrollment in the plan selected. Through this program it will be easier for Medicare beneficiaries to find a plan that is best for them during Medi... ... Read More

Huntsville, AL – Crestwood Medical Center today announced that John Hawes, RN, has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, created in honor of 2020 being the “Year of the Nurse,” and in recognition of the critical role nurses have played in treating patients throughout the COVID pandemic, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. John was chosen f... ... Read More

Huntsville, AL, June 4, 2020 — Following the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix, a Huntsville non-profit that provides employment services to people with disabilities, partnered with Facebook to donate protective face masks to local hospitals, like Crestwood Medical Center. Because of Phoenix’s focus on employment services, they have built up a sizable base of government contracts. Many of their contracts deal with items sewn for Department of Defense resulting in a workforce of highly skilled se... ... Read More