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Gadsden Regional Medical Center CEO Justin Bryant presented Brandon Townsel with the Employee of the Year Award for 2021. Townsel works in the radiology department as a registered X-ray technologist, and he has been with the hospital for over 20 years. Maria Adderhold, R.N., and Lisa Smith, R.N., were also named as the hospital Clinical Manager of the Year and Non-Clinical Manager of the Year, respectively. Adderhold is the director of Gadsden Regional’s 6th floor, which is our floor dedicated to orthop... ... Read More

Start the new year right by committing to you in 2022. Simple actions can make a big impact on your health over time. Catherine Scarbrough, M.D., a family medicine physician with Foothills Family Medicine, shares a few to consider this year. Connect with others . Spend time with friends, family and those you care about. You’ll benefit your mental well-being and your physical health. Studies show that people who have close friends and family are healthier and live much longer than those who do not. Get y... ... Read More

GADSDEN, Alabama, December 20, 2021—As another year comes to an end, I am saying thank you to the people who keep healthcare moving forward in Gadsden, Alabama. Top of mind for me is a thank you to the outstanding members of our employee team at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. They are the foundation of our ability to deliver safe, quality healthcare and they continue going above and beyond in this second year of the pandemic. They attend to the ebb and flow of patient surges and adjust to ever-changin... ... Read More

GADSDEN, Alabama, November 16, 2021 – Gadsden Regional Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Gadsden Regional’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. "The ‘A’ rating awarded to Gadsden Regional Medical Center is a testament to the great care and compassion our staff and physicians have provided,” states Justin Bryant, Chief Executive Officer at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. “We are honored t... ... Read More

Gadsden Regional Medical Center has announced a plan to become permanently tobacco free on November 30, 2021. “As a health care provider and the largest employer in our city, it is important that we follow our own health advice and create an optimally healthy environment by going tobacco free throughout our campus,” said Justin Bryant, CEO of Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Effective November 30, 2021, the use of tobacco products will not be permitted anywhere on the campus of Gadsden Regional Medical ... ... Read More

GADSDEN, ALABAMA— Cliff Goolsby has been promoted to chief operating officer of Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Goolsby was named assistant chief executive officer of the medical center in 2018. Since that time, he has been responsible for many operational activities including evaluating and acquiring new technology platforms to aid in communications, information technology, productivity management, major patient care initiatives, the development of key service lines, and management responsibility for ... ... Read More

GADSDEN, Alabama, August 24, 2021 – With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it is easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, an annual physical and the proper immunizations will start your child’s new school year on a healthy foundation. “Regular visits allow us to get to know your child and monitor their development from year t... ... Read More

GADSDEN, Alabama – Gadsden Regional Medical Center has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification. Gadsden Regional Medical Center underwent a rigorous review in June of 2021. During the review, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management and delivering and facilitating clinical care. Joint Commission ... ... Read More

Technology finds significantly more invasive breast cancers than a traditional mammogram GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden Regional Medical Center now offers three-dimensional (3D) mammography for breast cancer screening at the Women’s Imaging Center. Breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography) helps detect breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. Breast tomosynthesis produces a three-dimensional view of the breast tissue that helps radiologists identify and characterize individual breast structures witho... ... Read More

GADSDEN, ALABAMA, AUGUST 3, 2021— Gadsden Regional Medical Center has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Gadsden Regional was recertified by The Joint Commission for Total Hips and Total knees in August. The recertification,... ... Read More