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Huntsville, AL (July 2, 2025) – The summer heat is on, and many experts predict that 2025 could surpass 2024 as the hottest year on record in the United States. According to a Crestwood Medical Center emergency department physician, Jeremy Johnson, warmer temperatures often bring more patients to the ER with symptoms of heat-related illnesses. “An increase in outdoor activity is one of the reasons we all enjoy the summer months, but heat waves can create dangerous conditions for anyone spending a prolon... ... Read More

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Crestwood Medical Center is proud to welcome a new class of internal medicine and family medicine residents to its graduate medical education (GME) programs. With the arrival of the 2025 cohort, the total number of resident physicians training at Crestwood rises to 60, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s commitment to clinical education and advancing patient care. This year also represents a historic moment for Crestwood’s residency program. For the first time since its ... ... Read More

With renewed support from the ALS Association and Crestwood Medical Center, HudsonAlpha researchers move closer to earlier ALS diagnosis and better patient outcomes through a biomarker discovery An ongoing research collaboration between scientists at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and Crestwood Medical Center’s ALS Clinic Certified Treatment Center of Excellence continues to make major strides in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This work has been renewed for another year ... ... Read More

Huntsville, AL — Crestwood Medical Center invites the public to a hands-on experience with a modern surgical innovation. On Friday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., community members are invited to “test drive” the hospital’s new robotic surgical system. Attendees will have the opportunity to sit at the robotic console and see what it’s like to control the robot model made for robotic-assisted surgery — the same technology that Crestwood surgeons use for a wide variety of minimally invasive procedures. ... ... Read More

When Lisa Young and her husband, Ken, moved to Huntsville, they were met with the exciting — and slightly overwhelming — news that they were expecting a baby. As a mom of two already, Lisa was no stranger to childbirth. But being in a new city without her previous care team left her feeling anxious. “I was really scared,” Lisa shared. “Moving here and then finding out you’re pregnant is terrifying. You just left all your doctors and care team behind.” After touring multiple options in town, Lisa ultimat... ... Read More

Huntsville, AL — James Irwin has been a dedicated member of the environmental services team at Crestwood Medical Center for six years, known for his dependability, positive attitude and infectious smile. Outside the hospital walls, James has another passion — bowling. At this year’s Special Olympics tournament, held in May at Troy University, that passion paid off. James took home first place in bowling, a victory that’s been nearly three decades in the making. “I’ve been bowling since 1998,” Irwin shar... ... Read More

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, June 2, 2025 – The hot, sunny days of summer are a great time to jump into the water and swim your way to better health. Dr. Hoa Nguyen, a family medicine physician with Crestwood Medical Group-Family Medicine, says swimming is easy on your joints and one of the best ways to get and stay in shape and prevent chronic disease. Cardiovascular health increases through swimming because your entire body is working against the resistance of the water, and your heart and lungs work harder t... ... Read More

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 22, 2025 – Crestwood Medical Center and its medical staff encourage residents to know the symptoms and take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families against the highly contagious measles. Who is at Risk Measles is an extremely contagious respiratory virus that spreads easily through coughing, sneezing, or coming into contact with droplets from an infected person. It poses the greatest risk to children younger than 5 years of age, adults older than 20 years of age... ... Read More

At Crestwood Medical Center, we celebrate the passion, perseverance, and purpose that our nurses bring to work every day. For Nurses Week, we’re honored to highlight Mark—a nurse who proves that it’s never too late to change your life and make a difference in someone else’s. For more than two decades, Mark worked in manufacturing management. But at age 50, he made a bold choice: he left the familiar behind to become a nurse. “Nursing is actually my second career,” he says. “I spent 23 years in manufactu... ... Read More

Huntsville, AL — Crestwood Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of a new surgical robot, equipped with the latest technology advancements. The new surgical system is designed to enhance precision, control and visualization which often allows surgeons to perform complex procedures through smaller incisions, potentially leading to shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, and reduced risk of complications — which can translate to improved outcomes for patients. “This marks an exciting ste... ... Read More