Shelley Henson, Author at Huntsville Hospital Health System

How to Safely View the Solar Eclipse

Written on April 5, 2024. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

As anticipation builds for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, don’t forget that safeguarding your health should be a top priority. While witnessing this celestial event can be memorable, you should take proactive measures to protect yourself from potential health risks, particularly...

The Quiet Threat: Uncovering Heart Disease Symptoms Often Overlooked in Women

Written on March 20, 2024. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Heart disease doesn’t discriminate based on gender, but its symptoms can manifest differently in women compared to men. While chest pain is a classic symptom for both sexes, women are more likely to experience subtler signs such as fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea and...

Mary Beth Seals of HH Lincoln Medical Center, named Becker's Healthcare Rural Hospital CEO's to Know

Becker’s Hospital Review Honors Mary Beth Seals, President of HH Lincoln Health

Written on March 18, 2024. Posted in News, Featured News.

HH Health is proud to announce that HH Lincoln Health President Mary Beth Seals has been included on the 2024 “Rural hospital and health system CEOs” list by Becker’s Hospital Review. Mary Beth said, “I am honored to be listed as one of Becker’s rural health CEOs to know! I am...

Save Someone’s Life With Only 2 Simple Steps

Written on March 13, 2024. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Cardiac arrest can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time. In those critical moments, knowing how to administer CPR can mean the difference between life and death. For the general public or bystanders who witness a teen or an adult suddenly collapse, the American Heart Association (AHA)...

A group of Huntsville Hospital Heart Center physicians take a photo with a banner celebrating 1,000 Watchman devices implanted.

Huntsville Hospital’s Structural Heart, Electrophysiology Teams Celebrate 1,000th Milestone

Written on March 12, 2024. Posted in Featured News, News.

Huntsville Hospital’s Structural Heart and Electrophysiology (EP) teams are celebrating the successful implantation of 1,000 WATCHMAN™ devices on patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation who need an alternative to blood thinners. The 1,000th WATCHMAN™ milestone occurred Feb....

Huntsville Hospital Foundation team members pictured with award for Alabama’s Philanthropic Project of the Year

Local Fundraising Event Wins Statewide Award

Written on March 7, 2024. Posted in News, Featured News.

One of Madison County’s longest-running fundraising events has been named Alabama’s Philanthropic Project of the Year because of its immense success and impact. Huntsville Hospital Foundation received the statewide honor for their 2023 Huntsville Classic concert at Business Alabama...

Mom and daughter at a kitchen island food prepping

How to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder: Tips for Teens

Written on February 28, 2024. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Helping a teenager with an eating disorder can be a challenging and emotional process. It is important to approach the situation with sensitivity and understanding. What is an eating disorder? Eating disorders are caused by a range of biological, psychological and sociocultural...

Photo of someone monitoring blood pressure

Understanding Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) & How to Prevent It

Written on February 27, 2024. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. Understanding what AFib is and how to prevent it is critical for maintaining good heart health and overall wellbeing. What is AFib? AFib occurs when the heart’s upper chambers...

What Causes Varicose Veins?

Written on February 23, 2024. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Varicose veins, those unsightly and often uncomfortable bulges that commonly appear on the legs, affect millions of people worldwide. While they may seem like a mere cosmetic nuisance, varicose veins can signal underlying health issues and significantly impact one’s quality of life....

Prescription bottle on its side with pills spread out on the surface

HH Specialty Pharmacy Program Earns ‘Gold Standard’ Accreditation From URAC

Written on February 21, 2024. Posted in News, Featured News.

The Huntsville Hospital Health System’s Specialty Pharmacy program recently marked a significant milestone in its commitment to providing exceptional care. On Feb. 1, the program received accreditation from URAC, considered the “gold standard” for specialty pharmacies across the U.S....

William Hampton stands next to historical sign.

Meet the Huntsville Hospital Food & Nutrition Supervisor Keeping Local History Alive

Written on February 20, 2024. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Decades ago, William Hampton’s devotion to Huntsville history ignited when a teacher’s criticisms about his beloved hometown spurred him to defend his community. William set out to prove his instructor wrong by writing a term paper about the history and positive aspects of...

Author: Shelley Henson

How Bariatric Surgery at Huntsville Hospital’s Center for Surgical Weight Loss Changed This Attorney’s Life

How to Safely View the Solar Eclipse

The Quiet Threat: Uncovering Heart Disease Symptoms Often Overlooked in Women

Becker’s Hospital Review Honors Mary Beth Seals, President of HH Lincoln Health

Save Someone’s Life With Only 2 Simple Steps

Huntsville Hospital’s Structural Heart, Electrophysiology Teams Celebrate 1,000th Milestone

Local Fundraising Event Wins Statewide Award

How to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder: Tips for Teens

Understanding Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) & How to Prevent It

What Causes Varicose Veins?

HH Specialty Pharmacy Program Earns ‘Gold Standard’ Accreditation From URAC

Meet the Huntsville Hospital Food & Nutrition Supervisor Keeping Local History Alive

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