East Alabama Health

04/01/2026

Opelika’s Neighborhood Mobile Wellness Clinic April Schedule! 🚌

📆Friday, April 3 - 1706 Toomer Street
📆Thursday, April 9 - 1944 Opelika Road (Old Elks Lodge)
📆Thursday, April 16 - 1000 Samford Court
📆Friday, April 24 - 2300 Marvyn Pkwy (Four Seasons Credit Union)

The traveling wellness clinic provides disease prevention resources and screening for chronic illness, including:
🩺Blood pressure checks
🩺Glucose screening and monitoring
🩺Referral to appropriate community resources as needed

This is a walk-in clinic only. No appointment is needed. To learn more, visit www.eastalabamahealth.org/living-well/opelikas-neighborhood-mobile-wellness-clinic.

03/31/2026

March is National Athletic Training Month, and we’re proud to recognize the dedicated athletic trainers at RehabWorks who keep student-athletes safe and performing at their best.

From game-day prep to injury prevention and recovery, their impact is felt on and off the field. Thank you for keeping our athletes strong all season long! 💪

03/30/2026

We couldn’t let the day end without sharing a few moments from our Doctors’ Day celebration! From tacos to sweet treats, today was all about showing appreciation for the doctors who care for our community every single day.

03/30/2026

Today on Doctors’ Day, we proudly celebrate the physicians of East Alabama Health. Your skill, care, and commitment make a lasting impact on every patient and every life you touch! You do more than practice medicine, you bring comfort, healing, and strength to our community each and every day.

We’re grateful for you today and always. Happy Doctors’ Day!

03/27/2026

🎶Join us in supporting one of our own, Jon Williams, RN, as he takes the stage this weekend at the Opelika Songwriters Festival. When he’s not caring for patients at East Alabama Health, he’s sharing his musical talent with our community, and this weekend, we get to cheer him on!

📍 Tonight at 8 p.m.
Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew

📍 Saturday at 8:30 p.m.
Irish Bred Pub

Come enjoy a great night of music and help us celebrate an incredible nurse who makes a difference both inside and outside the hospital.

03/24/2026

Game days look even better in orange and blue, especially when our East Alabama Health employees are in the stands. 🧡💙 War Eagle!

03/23/2026

Visitor restrictions for our 3rd floor, including Pediatrics and the Mother/Baby Unit, have now been lifted.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we worked to protect our most vulnerable patients during increased flu activity. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.

Due to increased flu activity, 3rd floor visitor restrictions are currently in effect, including Pediatrics and the Mother/Baby Unit.

Only healthy, immediate family members (including siblings age 12 and older) may visit. Additional precautions apply. Please see graphic for full details.

Your cooperation helps us protect our most vulnerable patients.

03/20/2026

We are proud to highlight our ongoing research project, “Biomechanical Ergonomic Assessment for Injury Prevention in Healthcare Professionals.”

Funded through the AUBE Seed Grant, this collaborative initiative between VCOM and Auburn University brings together Auburn’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering to advance interdisciplinary innovation.

At EAH, this work is made possible through the partnership of our Clinical Research Office and our dedicated Internal Medicine Residents, who play a key role in study ex*****on and data collection. Together, the team is working to better understand the physical demands on healthcare professionals and identify evidence-based ergonomic solutions that support long-term wellness and injury prevention.

📣 Want to get involved? We are now recruiting participants. East Alabama Health healthcare professionals interested in participating can contact the Clinical Research Office for more information at research@eamc.org.

03/19/2026

March is , a time to recognize the vital role social workers play in guiding patients and families through challenges, connecting them with resources, and ensuring they feel supported every step of the way. 💙

Thank you to our incredible social workers for your compassion, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to caring for our community.

03/18/2026

Valley patients can continue to count on trusted orthopaedic care, without the extra drive. Dr. Patrick Martin provides expert orthopaedic and sports medicine care in Valley and surrounding areas, making it easier to receive the treatment you need close to home.

Dr. Martins expertise include🦴:
•Shoulder arthroscopy including rotator cuff repair
•Knee arthroscopy
•Hand and wrist surgery including carpal tunnel and trigger finger
•Foot and ankle surgery
•Fracture care
•Sports related injuries
•Arthritis care including shoulder, hip, and knee

From sports injuries and joint pain to fractures and chronic conditions, high-quality, specialized care is available right here in your community. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Martin, visit www.eastalabamahealth.org/services/orthopaedic-care/request-an-appointment.

03/17/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that learning about prevention and screening can save lives.

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women in the U.S., and risk increases with age. Because symptoms are often minimal, regular screening starting at age 45 is essential. When detected early, colorectal cancer is highly treatable, and even preventable when precancerous polyps are found and removed.

You can also lower your risk by:
✔️ Eating a low-fat, high-fiber diet
✔️ Limiting alcohol
✔️ Avoiding to***co
✔️ Exercising at least 20 minutes, 3–4 days per week

Prevention starts with awareness. Learn more here: www.eastalabamahealth.org/services/cancer-care/cancers-we-treat/colorectal-cancer.

03/16/2026

It’s Healthcare Human Resources Week! 🎉

This week we are celebrating the incredible team members who help make our organization stronger every day. From recruiting talented professionals to supporting our employees throughout their careers, our HR team plays a vital role in caring for the people who care for our community. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to our workforce!