Madeline Ellis never expected her first pregnancy to include weeks in the hospital or to spend her first Mother’s Day under constant medical care. At 31 weeks pregnant, Madeline was referred by her obstetrician to the obstetrics emergency department (OB ED) after concerns about elevated blood pressure. The OB ED, which opened in 2016 at […]

A Brain Tumor Survivor Story from Huntsville May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the realities of brain tumors, the importance of awareness, and the hope that comes with expert care and resilient patients. Sharon Hester’s journey is a powerful reminder that brain tumors don’t always present with warning […]

Not long ago, Phyllis Rhodes struggled with something many people take for granted – simply getting in and out of the shower. Today, she is traveling the world. The Madison resident has visited destinations like New Zealand and Ireland in recent years, exploring places she once feared Parkinson’s disease might prevent her from seeing. Her […]