Author: Shelley Henson

HH Health & Crestwood Medical Center, coming together for our community's care

Huntsville Hospital Health System To Acquire Crestwood Medical Center

Written on January 20, 2026. Posted in Featured News, News.

Huntsville Hospital Health System (HH Health) and a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) have entered into a definitive agreement for HH Health to acquire substantially all of the assets of Crestwood Medical Center and its associated outpatient centers and practices. This...

Huntsville Hospital Registered Nurse Kathy Hudson visits with her next-door neighbor Robert Hunt Sr. in his hospital room. Kathy used her CPR training to save Robert's life after he went into cardiac arrest at home on November 24.

The Angel Next Door: Huntsville Hospital Nurse Saves Neighbor’s Life With CPR

Written on December 4, 2025. Posted in Featured News, News.

Robert and Diann Hunt have been neighbors with Kathy Hudson on Moontown Road for the past eight years. But it wasn’t until Thanksgiving week that the Madison County couple understood how lucky they are to be living next door to a Huntsville Hospital registered nurse with extensive CPR...

Understanding Asthma: Your Questions Answered

Written on November 11, 2025. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions, affecting both children and adults. While it’s widely recognized by symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath, a deeper understanding of asthma can significantly enhance your ability to manage the condition and maintain a...

Mateo’s Journey to a Healthy Heart

Written on November 5, 2025. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

At HH Heart Center Pediatric Cardiology, we are privileged to witness incredible stories of strength and resilience. We want to share the journey of Mateo, who began facing unexpected and serious health challenges at only five months old. When Mateo’s pediatrician noticed he was not...

Mother and baby doing skin-to-skin kangaroo care

Do You Kangaroo?

Written on November 4, 2025. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Did you know that something as simple as holding your baby to your chest can help regulate their breathing, steady their heartbeat, and even support brain development? This practice, called kangaroo care or skin-to-skin, is more than a cuddle; it’s one of the most powerful ways to bond...

Huntsville Hospital Health System named America's Best-In-State Employers in Alabama by Forbes 2025

HH Health Named Among Forbes’ 2025 America’s Best-in-State Employers

Written on September 17, 2025. Posted in Featured News, News.

Huntsville Hospital Health System has been named to Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best-in-State Employers, recognizing the organization’s strong workplace culture and commitment to employees across the Tennessee Valley. It’s the second year in a row for HH Health on the Forbes list,...

Exterior photo of Marshall Medical Center

Marshall Medical Centers Awarded HRSA Planning Grant to Develop Rural Residency Program

Written on August 15, 2025. Posted in Featured News, News.

Marshall Medical Centers has been awarded a prestigious Rural Residency Planning and Development Program Grant by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This highly competitive grant will support the...

Huntsville Hospital named Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News ranks Huntsville Hospital tops in North Alabama, #2 in state

Written on August 4, 2025. Posted in Featured News, News.

Huntsville Hospital is a standout performer in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 “Best Hospitals” rankings. U.S. News named Huntsville Hospital the top medical center in North Alabama and No. 2 in the state, trailing only UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Data from Madison Hospital...

Huntsville Hospital Madison Street Tower expansion crane operator Jason Cable

Seeing Huntsville From 20 Stories Up “Never Gets Old”

Written on July 30, 2025. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

We’ve all seen beautiful sunrises, but not like Jason Cable. From his perch atop the 197-foot-tall construction crane at the corner of Madison Street and St. Clair Avenue, Jason has a spectacular, birds-eye, postcard-worthy view of the sun coming up each day over the Rocket City. “The...

Huntsville Hospital Health System to Make Historic Investment in Emergency Services for Community

Written on July 14, 2025. Posted in Featured News, News.

Huntsville Hospital Health System has announced that it is seeking approval to make an historic investment in emergency services for the community. Upon approval by the State of Alabama, Huntsville Hospital will build two free-standing emergency departments (FEDs) — in Hampton Cove and...

6 Things You Should Know About Hospice Care

Written on June 19, 2025. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

What is hospice? Hospice is an insurance-covered benefit for people of all ages with a life-limiting illness. The main goal of hospice is to manage the patient’s symptoms effectively. It also provides families with the support and education they need to care for their loved...

Jeff Samz, CEO, Huntsville Hospital Health System

Jeff Samz Named Chair-Elect of Alabama Hospital Association Board of Trustees

Written on June 19, 2025. Posted in Featured News, News.

Jeff Samz, President and CEO of Huntsville Hospital Health System, has been elected Chair-Elect of the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) Board of Trustees. The election took place during the Association’s recent Annual Meeting. “Jeff has long been a respected leader within Alabama’s...