East Alabama Health

12/30/2025

What a year it’s been at East Alabama Health! From welcoming new physicians to celebrating the grand opening of East Alabama Medical Center North, 2025 was a year defined by growth, collaboration, and a continued commitment to caring for our community.

Each step forward was made possible by our employees, providers, partners, and donors. We’re already looking forward to everything 2026 has in store for us!

12/29/2025

Last week, a little extra Christmas magic made its way into our NICU when Santa (Dr. Stephen Morse, neonatologist), surprised our tiniest patients and their families.🎅

Moments like these remind us that care goes far beyond medicine and lives in compassion, presence, and the small joys that mean everything during the holidays.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at East Alabama Health! 🎄

During this season of joy and reflection, we are grateful for the trust our patients, families, and communities place in us, and for the dedication of our physicians, caregivers, and team members who serve with compassion every day, even on Christmas!

We wish you and your loved ones a Christmas filled with peace, warmth and joy.

12/23/2025

Festive fellowship filled the season as East Alabama Health employees gathered for Christmas parties across our system, sharing laughs, enjoying delicious food, and spending meaningful time with coworkers. 🎄✨ A joyful reminder that the heart of our organization is the people who care for one another and our patients every day!

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12/23/2025

Festive fellowship filled the season as East Alabama Health employees gathered for Christmas parties across our system, sharing laughs, enjoying delicious food, and spending meaningful time with coworkers. 🎄✨ A joyful reminder that the heart of our organization is the people who care for one another and our patients every day!

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12/22/2025

Santa’s Workshop came to life at our annual NICU Christmas party! 🎄 Aubie made a special appearance, and Santa and Mrs. Claus helped spread cheer and joy to our families. Siblings also joined in on the fun with holiday crafts, sweet treats, and photo opportunities with Santa and Aubie, while families enjoyed visiting with fellow NICU graduates and their loved ones.

It was especially heartwarming to see our former NICU babies again, now thriving, growing, and celebrating the Christmas season with their families. We’re so grateful to everyone who donated a new pacifier for future NICU babies, the sweetest way to celebrate the season and the spirit of giving!

12/19/2025

Special delivery! 🚔

Troopers from the Opelika Highway Patrol Post with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) delivered trooper bears to East Alabama Medical Center this morning. These bears will be shared by our Child Life Specialists to bring comfort, smiles, and a little extra holiday cheer to our pediatric patients.

Thank you, ALEA, for helping make the season brighter for our patients and families every year! 🎄🧸

12/19/2025

Did you know clinical research consent is different from the consent you give for surgery or treatment? Understanding consent empowers patients. Swipe through to see what clinical research consent really means and how it ensures you have a choice.

Learn more about research at East Alabama Health here: www.eastalabamahealth.org/research.

12/18/2025

Yesterday marked a major milestone for mental health care in our region with the grand opening of EAMC North, our new freestanding center for mental health.

This transformative expansion increases our psychiatric inpatient bed capacity to 40 beds and brings East Alabama Psychiatric Services (EAPS) under one roof, strengthening access to both inpatient and outpatient care when it’s needed most.

We were honored to celebrate alongside state and local legislators, community partners, donors, and other leaders who share our commitment to expanding mental health resources and investing in the well-being of our community. This is more than just a new building, it’s a powerful step forward for mental health care in east Alabama!

12/17/2025

We are proud to celebrate the graduation of our Nurse Apprenticeship Program Cohort 6! This milestone honors the accomplishments of 18 outstanding nurse apprentices from Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) and the Auburn University College of Nursing (AUCON) Concurrent programs.

Throughout their apprenticeship, these students demonstrated dedication, resilience, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. By balancing academic coursework with hands-on clinical experience and learning alongside experienced nurse mentors, Cohort 6 has grown into confident, capable nurses ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Congratulations Cohort 6! We look forward to watching each of you continue to grow, lead, and serve our community with compassion and excellence.

For more information on our Nurse Apprenticeship Program, please visit www.eastalabamahealth.org/nurse-apprenticeship-program.

12/16/2025

We love seeing dreams turn into reality. The Opelika-Auburn News recently shared the story of two friends, and employees here at East Alabama Health, who are on their way to becoming homeowners through Habitat for Humanity. After applying months ago, they’re now set to move into their new homes this March. Read their story below!

The two friends and EAH employees are set to move into their homes in March, months after they first applied to Habitat for Humanity for housing.

12/16/2025

Calling all NICU graduates and their families!🎄

Join us tomorrow, December 17, from 5–7 p.m. for our NICU Graduate Christmas Party at Santa’s Workshop (EAMC Education Center, 2027 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika).

Enjoy a festive evening filled with special surprise visitors, holiday activities, and treats for siblings. Families will also have the chance to take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, making for a sweet holiday memory . 🎅

🎁 Please consider bringing a new Wubbanub pacifier to donate to help other little ones in our NICU. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with our NICU graduates and their families!