Where is UAB Medical west going to be?
UAB’s Med West is moving forward with plans to move its hospital from Bessemer to McCalla. The UA System Board of Trustees gave its unanimous support to the project Friday morning, allowing construction plans to continue. The new hospital will be built on land off 459’s exit one in McCalla.
Where is UAB Medical West in Bessemer located?
UAB Medical West or MedWest is a non-profit hospital located at 995 9th Avenue Southwest in Bessemer. The hospital was founded as Memorial Hospital in 1964 by then mayor Jess Lanier and was city-owned. In 1972 – 73, the hospital found itself in financial trouble, as well as having trouble with employee relations.
Where is medical West Hospital in McCalla al?
The new hospital will be built on land off 459’s exit one in McCalla. “It will give west Jefferson County great access to quality care, up to date care, to the latest in technology so we’re excited about that,” said Medical West CEO Keith Pennington.
How many people work at UAB Hospital Highlands?
The UAB Health System is a $3.2 billion organization with more than 2,000 medical staff and 17,750 employees in its hospitals, including UAB Hospital, UAB Hospital-Highlands and UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, and authority relationships at Medical West and Baptist Health Montgomery. back to top More News UAB Experts
What kind of care does UAB Medicine offer?
UAB Medicine primary care or specialty care providers can perform basic physical exams, diagnose common medical conditions, manage complex care, and provided personalized treatment plans “face to face” using video technology or, in some cases, over the phone. Not sure what type of care you need?
Where is medical West hospital going to be?
Email Medical West Hospital has received state clearance to build a replacement hospital near I-459 in McCalla. The state-of-the-art, 200 bed replacement hospital will be on Bell Hill Road, near exit 1 on I-459.