East Alabama Health

04/15/2026

We’ve been Scouted! East Alabama Health is so excited to be a part of Volume 2 of The Scout Guide Auburn & Opelika - a beautifully curated guide highlighting local businesses, organizations, and creatives who make our community such a special place to live and work.

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

Congratulations to Stefanie Ledbetter, Director of the Center of Clinical Research & Quality at East Alabama Health, on becoming certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC)! 🎉

The CHRC designation recognizes advanced expertise in research regulations, ethics, and compliance, helping ensure integrity, accountability and the protection of research participants.

We’re proud to celebrate Stefanie and her continued commitment to excellence in research at East Alabama Health!

04/10/2026

Congratulations to Susan Johnston, East Alabama Health’s Chief Human Resources Officer, for being named to Becker's Hospital Review’s 2026 list of “CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know!” 👏

Susan leads strategic HR and workforce initiatives for more than 4,000 employees, strengthening recruitment, retention, and future workforce pipelines across our organization. Her leadership and vision ensure East Alabama Health teams are equipped with the staff, skills and expertise needed to provide patients with high-quality, compassionate health care.

🔗 View the full list of recipients: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/140-hospital-and-health-system-chros-and-chief-people-officers-to-know-2026/.

04/09/2026

On Tuesday night, we were proud to have Dr. Nojan Valadi (neurologist) and other members of our stroke team at Plainsman Park for a Stroke Awareness Night event. Dr. Valadi also took the mound to throw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch.

Dr. Valadi and his stroke team wish to remind everyone to think BE FAST if you believe someone you see is having a stroke. Here’s what to look for:

B - Balance is off
E - Eyes are blurred

F - Face is droopy
A - Arms are weak
S - Speech is slurred
T - Time is key (call 911)

04/08/2026

Join us in celebrating our March CHOICE Award Winners! We are proud to honor the following individuals for their commitment to excellence.

🏆CHOICE Award Winners
- Beth Kisor and Elizabeth Hathcock (Physical Therapy)
- Candice Baker, RN (6T)

Thank you all for the heart you bring every day, for making our organization strong, and for our helping keep our community healthy!

Click here to submit feedback about the excellent care or service you received from an East Alabama Health employee: http://www.eastalabamahealth.org/.../staff.../choice-awards.

04/07/2026

More than 75 years of combined service and countless lives impacted! We’re proud to see Sandra Hugley and Dianne Roberts recognized for the heart and commitment they bring to long-term care every single day at EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home.

👏75 Stories of Care | Leading with Heart for Over 75 Years Combined

More than 75 years of combined service. Countless lives impacted.

Sandra Hugley and Dianne Roberts, LPN, have each dedicated decades to long term care at EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home serving residents, supporting families, and strengthening their teams every single day.

From guiding individuals through the Medicaid process to showing up at all hours to ensure staff are trained and prepared, their commitment goes far beyond their job titles.

Read their stories here: https://anha.pulse.ly/9bu8cuoskb.

04/06/2026

The first art therapy session at the Spencer Cancer Center brought patients together not just to create art, but to find connection and encouragement during their cancer journey.🎨

“This program was designed to give our patients an outlet to express themselves,” said Chris Waits, executive director of oncology. “Navigating a diagnosis can be stressful, so we wanted to create an opportunity for connection and creative expression that simultaneously supports our patients’ minds, bodies and spirits as they undergo their fight.”

During the first group session, participants created affirmation collages filled with meaningful words and positive messages. Jackie McDonough, a breast cancer survivor who took part in the session, shared how meaningful the experience was. "I understood that the reason for it was for fellowship, which I think is really important, because you are more comfortable sharing with people who have gone through what you have gone through," she said.

Programs like art therapy and the Oncology Wellness Program continue to help create a supportive, uplifting environment at the Spencer Cancer Center.

Learn more about the Art Therapy Program: www.eastalabamahealth.org/services/cancer-care/resources-and-support.

Read the full story here: www.eastalabamahealth.org/news-and-media/art-therapy-spencer-cancer-center-offers-creative-outlet-patients.

04/03/2026

East Alabama Health was proud to host the Auburn University Microbiology Club for a behind-the-scenes look at how microbiology impacts patient care across our hospital. 🧪

On National Infection Preventionist Day, it is especially meaningful to highlight the critical work being done to prevent infections and protect patient safety every day. From the lab to the bedside, microbiology is a true team effort, bringing together experts in laboratory, infection prevention, pharmacy, infectious disease, and beyond to identify pathogens, guide treatment, and implement standards of care.

As a nationally recognized Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, this work reflects the strength of our interdisciplinary team and their commitment to high-quality care. We enjoyed sharing insight into the many career paths in microbiology and the important role each plays in healthcare.

04/02/2026

A "Heartfelt" Message Highlights the Beginning of Donate Life Month 💙💚

Community members, medical staff and local leaders gathered yesterday, April 1 at East Alabama Medical Center to honor the gift of life and those who make it possible through organ, tissue and eye donation.

The ceremony included a powerful story from local mother Amanda Carpenter. Her son, Davis Boswell, underwent a lifesaving heart transplant in 2015, a gift made possible by 6-month-old donor John Clarke Perry of Monroe, Louisiana. This year marks 10 years since the Perry and Boswell families met at EAMC, a reminder of the lasting impact of saying “yes” to organ donation.

Following the ceremony, a Donate Life flag was raised on the hospital’s main lawn and will remain throughout April to promote awareness and honor donors and their families.

Read the full story here: www.eastalabamahealth.org/news-and-media/east-alabama-health-ceremony-recognizes-start-donate-life-month.

To learn more about becoming an organ donor, visit https://legacyofhope.org/.

04/01/2026

East Alabama Health is excited to announce the launch of two new Maintenance Apprenticeship opportunities at East Alabama Health for the Fall 2026 semester: Electrician Apprenticeship and Plumber Apprenticeship. 🛠️

These programs are being offered in partnership with Auburn University and are designed to provide hands-on training, classroom instruction, and a clear pathway to a rewarding career in the skilled trades. Over the course of this 4-year program, apprentices will gain the knowledge and experience needed to become eligible to sit for their Journeyman’s license.

Questions? Please email tabitha.chappell@eamc.org. Additional details, including application timelines and program requirements, will be shared soon.

04/01/2026

Opelika’s Neighborhood Mobile Wellness Clinic April Schedule! 🚌

📆Friday, April 3 - 1706 Toomer Street
📆Thursday, April 9 - 1944 Opelika Road (Old Elks Lodge)
📆Thursday, April 16 - 1000 Samford Court
📆Friday, April 24 - 2300 Marvyn Pkwy (Four Seasons Credit Union)

The traveling wellness clinic provides disease prevention resources and screening for chronic illness, including:
🩺Blood pressure checks
🩺Glucose screening and monitoring
🩺Referral to appropriate community resources as needed

This is a walk-in clinic only. No appointment is needed. To learn more, visit www.eastalabamahealth.org/living-well/opelikas-neighborhood-mobile-wellness-clinic.