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Huntsville Hospital Invests in Local Nonprofits Improving Community Health

June 30, 2026 | Reading Time: 2 minutes
Community Health Initiative

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville Hospital today announced $600,000 in funding through its 2026-2027 Community Health Initiative (CHI), supporting local nonprofit organizations that are improving health across the region.

Through CHI, Huntsville Hospital partners with local organizations working to improve health outcomes, remove barriers to care and address community needs before they become medical emergencies.

2026-2027 Jean Wessel Templeton Community Health Initiative partner organizations include:

  • Boys and Girls Club
  • Clinica Medica Moscati
  • The Community Free Clinic
  • The Community Free Dental Clinic
  • Enrichment Center
  • HEALS
  • Kids to Love
  • New Hope Children’s Clinic
  • Parkinson’s Dynamics
  • Partnership for a Drug-Free Community
  • ShowerUp

“As a nonprofit, community-based hospital, Huntsville Hospital is committed to improving the health of the communities we serve — both inside and beyond our hospital walls,” said Tracy Doughty, president and COO of Huntsville Hospital. “That includes reinvesting in patient care, but also supporting incredible community organizations like these that are helping connect people with needed services and strengthen the health of our neighbors and region.”

Now in its 30th year, CHI supports nonprofit partners working to address some of the community’s most pressing health needs, including mental health, medication assistance, dental care and chronic disease support. Together, these organizations help meet critical needs and strengthen the health of communities across North Alabama.

“For 30 years, the Community Health Initiative has brought together people and organizations who share a common goal: improving the health of our community,” said CHI Chair Kerry Fehrenbach. “We are fortunate to have so many nonprofit partners working every day to support families and improve lives. Their impact can be seen throughout our community, and we are honored to support that work.”

Community Health Initiative launched in 1996. Since that time, CHI has invested nearly $15 million in more than 50 nonprofit organizations working to improve health, support underserved populations and strengthen quality of life across our community.

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About Huntsville Hospital

Established in 1895, Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed, nonprofit, community-based hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. As the flagship hospital of Huntsville Hospital Health System, Huntsville Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care, improving health and strengthening the communities it serves. For more information visit huntsvillehospital.org.