Author: Shelley Henson
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...
Are You SAD? How to Combat the Winter Blues
Do the cooler temperatures, shorter days and lack of sunlight in winter bring you down? If feelings of depression make you blue this time of year, you aren’t alone.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, about 5% of U.S. adults experience Seasonal Affective...
7 Ways to Improve Your Spine Health While Working a Desk Job
In today’s digital age, many people spend a significant portion of their day sitting at a desk. Prolonged sitting and incorrect spinal alignment can lead to various spine-related issues, including back pain, stiffness and postural imbalances.
By implementing a few simple...
Alabama’s first Safe Haven baby receives care and comfort at Madison Hospital
The first infant surrendered at a Safe Haven Baby Box in the state of Alabama is on track to be adopted by a loving family, thanks in part to the efforts of the team at Madison Hospital.
Around Jan. 22, someone anonymously placed the infant – a little girl – into a Safe Haven Baby Box...
Stayin’ Alive: HH Health Nurses Perform Life-Saving CPR at Airport
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, unexpected moments can turn seemingly ordinary people into heroes. This holds true for two HH Health nurses who recently put their skills to the ultimate test.
Christy Cantey and Meghan Dunning, who both work for The Heart Center’s...
5 Sneaky Signs of Cervical Cancer
Unseen and often underestimated, cervical cancer can silently impact lives in unexpected ways.
Cervical cancer, a disease of the female reproductive system, affects women of every race, socioeconomic status, education level, place of birth and residence. Despite it being a preventable...
2023 Year in Review: Top Stories from HH Health
Welcome to a recap of the year’s most impactful moments at Huntsville Hospital Health System.
From a milestone aortic valve procedure to strategic alignments to new pups at Canines for Coping, join us as we delve into some of biggest stories that shaped our system in 2023.
Let’s get...
When Do You Need Antibiotics?
It’s the same story each year. Every fall and winter, medical providers see an influx of patients struggling with influenza and respiratory illness.
While you may be tempted to ask your physician for antibiotics, they are rarely needed except to treat certain infections caused by...
A Christmas Miracle: A Family’s Journey in the Huntsville Hospital Neonatal ICU
In the halls of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children, Brandon and Chaney Gower find themselves celebrating Christmas in a place they never expected.
Ellis Jay, their son who was born prematurely weighing just 13 ounces and measuring 10...
Award-Winning Groundskeeper Cultivates a Healing Oasis at Madison Hospital
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Madison Hospital’s daily operations, a man with a green thumb quietly transforms spaces on the 25-acre campus into havens of tranquility.
His name is Robert Black. As Madison Hospital’s longtime groundskeeper, Black’s tireless dedication goes beyond the...
Beyond the Diagnosis: HH Health, The Arc Help Kids Connect the Dots
Sporting a pink camouflaged outfit and pigtails, an extraordinary girl named Meleah recently walked through the welcoming doors of The Early Childhood Program at The Arc of Madison County.
She didn’t know she was about to celebrate her third birthday as well as cross another important...
You’re Washing Your Hands Wrong (and How to Do It Right)
You’ve just run your hands under warm water with soap. They’re clean now, right?
Not exactly.
Handwashing is one of the best ways you and your family can stay healthy all year long. To that end, it’s important you’re soaping up correctly to prevent respiratory and diarrheal illnesses...