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High quality, compassionate health care. At East Alabama Health, our mission is to provide high quality, compassionate health care.

Our core purpose - our mission as an organization - is simple, yet important. We focus on providing the best possible care for every patient, every time, and to do so with empathy, kindness and caring. In order to achieve our vision of being a national leader in quality, cost and service, East Alabama Health has made a commitment to the continued pursuit of excellence with all of our partners to improve the quality of life for those we serve, to measure our progress against the highest standards in quality of care and quality of service, and to be fiscally responsible with our assets. The main hospital location, East Alabama Medical Center, is a 314-bed regional referral center located in Opelika, Ala., that serves a 11-county area and employs around 3,900 people. East Alabama Health is Lee County’s second largest employer. Among the many services that East Alabama Medical Center and EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital provide are cardiovascular services and cancer treatment. East Alabama Health also operates additional services, including RehabWorks, the Diabetes & Nutrition Center, the Wound Treatment Center, Sleep Health Center and the Auburn University Medical Clinic. For more information, please visit www.eastalabamahealth.org.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from East Alabama Health! 🎃

Our employees went all out today and we loved seeing all the fun and creativity. Thank you to everyone who joined in to make the day special for our patients and coworkers!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from our NICU babies! These precious little patients are celebrating their very first Halloween surrounded by lots of love and in adorable costumes! 🎃

Thank you to our incredible NICU team for always going above and beyond to bring joy and fun to our tiniest patients and their families!

10/30/2025

Employees recently participated in our 3rd annual Patient Safety Fair where they were tested on MRI safety, environment of care, emergency evacuations, service excellence, and more!

Congratulations to our Patient Safety Fair raffle winners!

🥇 1st Place – Randy Newsome (Plant Maintenance)
🥈 2nd Place – Laurae Reaves (Psych)
🥉 3rd Place – Karena McDevitt (The Surgery Center)

A huge thank you to our Psychiatry residents for securing the raffle prizes and to The Yoga Room for donating the free sessions!

10/29/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month! 💪

At East Alabama Health, we’re proud to celebrate our outstanding team of physical therapists and rehab professionals who help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence every single day. Whether it’s helping a patient walk again after surgery, recover from a sports injury, or regain confidence after a stroke, our physical therapists are dedicated to restoring movement and improving quality of life. Their compassion, skill, and commitment make a lasting difference in every patient’s recovery journey.

Join us in recognizing our incredible therapy teams across EAMC, EAMC-Lanier, and our outpatient rehab clinics for all they do to keep our community moving forward! 🙌

10/29/2025

We need your help!📢

Our annual East Alabama Health pumpkin decorating contest has so many creative applicants this year and we need your help deciding the winners! Please "like" the picture of your favorite pumpkin(s) to cast your vote(s). The pumpkins with the most likes will win a prize!🎃

The winner will be announced next Monday, November 3rd on Facebook.

10/29/2025

Please join us in welcoming Taylor Wachs, D.O. to East Alabama Health!👏

Dr. Wachs is a critical care intensivist practicing at East Alabama Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from VCOM-Auburn and completed his emergency medicine residency at The University of Mississippi, where he also completed an ultrasound fellowship. He later pursued a critical care fellowship at Wake Forest University in South Carolina. Dr. Wachs and his wife, Erika Wachs, D.O. (Family Medicine) have two children, and we’re thrilled to have them join the East Alabama Health family!

Welcome to EAH, Dr. Wachs!

10/28/2025

Happy First Responders Day! 🚑🚓🚒

Today, we celebrate the incredible people behind the sirens, our paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and healthcare teams, whose courage and compassion never fade, even in the most challenging moments.

At East Alabama Health, we’re deeply grateful for the partnerships and teamwork that allow us to provide the best possible care to our patients and community. Thank you, first responders, for your dedication, bravery, and the heart you bring to every call!

10/27/2025

Celebrating excellence at East Alabama Health! 🌟

Join us in congratulating our September CHOICE Award winners! These amazing team members go above and beyond every day to provide compassionate care and exceptional service.

🏆 Individual CHOICE Award Winners –
✨ Alesha Cobb & Gail Davis – PMA Auburn
✨ Caitlyn Price & Robin Dunham – 5T
✨ Chelsie Trucks – Case Management
✨ Ann Stokes – NICU
✨ Rob Guantt, Joe Huey & Dylan Jones – EAMC-Lanier REH
✨ Andrea McClung – Materials Management
✨ Hannah Slay – CVICU

🏆 Department CHOICE Award –
✨ MIS

🏆 FY24 Award –
✨ 6T

Thank you all for your hard work, dedication, and for making East Alabama Health a place where patients and coworkers alike feel valued and supported!

10/24/2025

It’s Sleep Technologist Week! 🌙

Our skilled sleep technologists play an essential role in improving our patients’ health and quality of life, one good night’s sleep at a time!

Let our amazing sleep techs at the Sleep Health Center help you get the rest you’ve been dreaming of. Learn more about our sleep health services by visiting www.eastalabamahealth.org/services/sleep-medicine.

10/24/2025

The Unity Wellness Center is preparing for its 8th Annual World AIDS Day Run/Walk, scheduled for Saturday, November 15 at Town Creek Park in Auburn! 🏃‍♂️

The event kicks off at 8 a.m. with both a 5K and a 1-mile fun run option. After the race, enjoy coffee, breakfast, and exciting door prizes. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages — even dogs!

Registration is $5 per participant, with an optional race shirt available for $20. Staff can use the code "EAMC" for $5 off their $25 purchase.

Don't miss it! Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Auburn/WorldAIDSDayRunWalk

10/23/2025

We are excited to introduce the Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Cohorts of the East Alabama Health Nurse Residency Program! 🎉

These incredible new graduate nurses have joined teams across our organization and are beginning their professional nursing journey with us. The transition from student to nurse is a significant milestone, and we’re proud to guide our new nurses through mentorship, education, and hands-on learning in our residency program.

We’re so proud to have you all here at East Alabama Health!

📚Are you a new graduate nurse looking for paid education, support, and career growth opportunities? Learn more about our Nurse Residency Program and upcoming cohort opportunities here www.eastalabamahealth.org/careers-and-resources/nurse-residency-program.

10/22/2025

Please join us in welcoming Alexandrea Cool Jager, M.D. to Pediatric Associates of Auburn! 👋

Dr. Jager is a pediatrician originally from Birmingham, Ala. She received her undergraduate degree at Auburn University and her medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr. Jager then completed her residency at the University of Florida at Ascension Sacred Heart.

Dr. Jager has a passion for caring for children and enjoys serving the children and families in the Auburn-Opelika community. In her free time, Dr. Jager enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, traveling, hiking, and playing tennis.

Welcome to East Alabama Health, Dr. Jager!

🗓️To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jager, please call 📞334-208-1766.

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