East Alabama Health

East Alabama Health High quality, compassionate health care. At East Alabama Health, our mission is to provide high quality, compassionate health care.

Our core purpose - our mission as an organization - is simple, yet important. We focus on providing the best possible care for every patient, every time, and to do so with empathy, kindness and caring. In order to achieve our vision of being a national leader in quality, cost and service, East Alabama Health has made a commitment to the continued pursuit of excellence with all of our partners to i

mprove the quality of life for those we serve, to measure our progress against the highest standards in quality of care and quality of service, and to be fiscally responsible with our assets. The main hospital location, East Alabama Medical Center, is a 314-bed regional referral center located in Opelika, Ala., that serves a 11-county area and employs around 3,900 people. East Alabama Health is Lee County’s second largest employer. Among the many services that East Alabama Medical Center and EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital provide are cardiovascular services and cancer treatment. East Alabama Health also operates additional services, including RehabWorks, the Diabetes & Nutrition Center, the Wound Treatment Center, Sleep Health Center and the Auburn University Medical Clinic. For more information, please visit www.eastalabamahealth.org.

This National Speech Therapy Month, we’re proud to celebrate the therapists at RehabWorks and East Alabama Medical Cente...
05/29/2026

This National Speech Therapy Month, we’re proud to celebrate the therapists at RehabWorks and East Alabama Medical Center.

Through their expertise and compassion, they help patients improve communication, swallowing and cognitive skills while guiding them through every step of recovery. Thank you to our speech therapists for the patience, encouragement and specialized care they provide to help patients regain their confidence and independence!

We are excited to announce that all Labor & Delivery rooms at East Alabama Medical Center now offer the Novii™+ Wireless...
05/28/2026

We are excited to announce that all Labor & Delivery rooms at East Alabama Medical Center now offer the Novii™+ Wireless Patch System — giving our patients greater comfort, flexibility and freedom during labor while continuing to provide advanced baby monitoring!

This wireless, beltless technology allows moms to move more freely, change positions, rest comfortably and even shower during labor without being restricted by traditional cords and monitors. By encouraging movement throughout labor, the Novii™+ system helps create a more comfortable and flexible birthing experience while supporting safe, continuous monitoring.

We’ve also expanded this technology into OB Observation for patients who require extended monitoring, further enhancing the care, support and comfort provided to women in this unit. EAMC is excited for this new addition to better serve our patients!

Innovation in health care goes beyond the bedside. A collaborative research team from East Alabama Health, Auburn Univer...
05/27/2026

Innovation in health care goes beyond the bedside.

A collaborative research team from East Alabama Health, Auburn University and VCOM is studying how the everyday movements of health care workers—like lifting, bending and crouching—impact both caregiver wellness and patient care. Using advanced motion-capture technology, researchers are working alongside EAMC nurses, therapists and patients to better understand physical strain and identify solutions that could improve safety, communication and outcomes for everyone involved.

This groundbreaking project highlights East Alabama Health’s commitment to research, innovation and supporting the people who care for our communities every day.

Read the full story here: www.eastalabamahealth.org/news-and-media/lighter-loads-better-patient-care-researchers-investigate-how-improving-health-care.

Registration for Spencer Cancer Center’s Survivors Day Picnic ends today!Join us this Saturday, June 6 from 9 - 11:30 a....
05/26/2026

Registration for Spencer Cancer Center’s Survivors Day Picnic ends today!

Join us this Saturday, June 6 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at Spring Villa Lodge as we celebrate the strength and journeys of cancer survivors across our community.

Tickets are $15 and include a t-shirt, picnic lunch, and special survivorship gift bag.

Please register today at www.eastalabamahealth.org/survivorspicnic – there will be no day-of registration.

East Alabama Medical Center has been named a recipient of the 2026 Healthgrades Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence...
05/26/2026

East Alabama Medical Center has been named a recipient of the 2026 Healthgrades Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award and earned 5-star ratings for Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair and Total Knee Replacement.

These recognitions identify the nation’s top-performing hospitals in orthopedic care and reflect the expertise and dedication our orthopedic team brings every day to help patients move better, heal stronger and get back to doing what they love. From bone and joint conditions to injuries involving muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves, our orthopedic services continue to be the trusted leader in care for our region.

We’re proud to deliver outstanding outcomes and expert care for the communities we serve!

During Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month, Spencer Cancer Center patient Ashley McCrary and Aubie visited patients and staf...
05/22/2026

During Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month, Spencer Cancer Center patient Ashley McCrary and Aubie visited patients and staff to help raise awareness about ocular melanoma and the importance of regular dilated eye exams.

After being diagnosed with ocular melanoma—an extremely rare form of cancer—Ashley turned her own journey into a mission to help others. She founded the Eye on Grace Foundation, which provides travel assistance grants to ocular melanoma patients pursuing life-saving care. In less than two years, the foundation has sponsored more than 2,000 trips for over 200 patients across 49 states and multiple countries.

Thanks to continued care at Spencer Cancer Center, Ashley has been able to receive treatment close to home with James Lennon, D.O., after one of her clinical trial medications later became available locally.

Read more about Ashley’s inspiring story and impact here: www.eastalabamahealth.org/news-and-media/spencer-cancer-center-patient-launches-nonprofit-helping-hundreds-battle-rare.

Congratulations to our Pathways to Advancement Class of 2026 graduates! 🎓Yesterday, we celebrated the hard work, dedicat...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to our Pathways to Advancement Class of 2026 graduates! 🎓

Yesterday, we celebrated the hard work, dedication and growth of our employees who recently completed the Pathways to Advancement (P2A) program. Through this 10-month learning experience in partnership with Catalyst Learning, participants strengthened foundational education and technology skills while preparing for future career opportunities within East Alabama Health. Many of these students will now continue their studies as they continue to build their careers with us.

We are proud of each graduate for investing in their future and look forward to watching the continued growth!

Tuesday Class Graduates:
Nicole Finley
Renae Hollon
Tenisha Kellon
Crystal Martin
Stephen Vaughn

Thursday Class Graduates:
Lakeisha Campbell
James Jones
Anada Oliver
Queneisah Todd
Termekia Welch

Registration for Spencer Cancer Center’s Survivors Day Picnic has been extended! Join us Saturday, June 6 from 9-11:30 a...
05/21/2026

Registration for Spencer Cancer Center’s Survivors Day Picnic has been extended!

Join us Saturday, June 6 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Spring Villa Lodge as we celebrate the strength and journeys of cancer survivors across our community.

Tickets are $15 and include a t-shirt, picnic lunch, and special survivorship gift bag. Please register ahead of time by Tuesday, May 26 at www.eastalabamahealth.org/survivorspicnic – there will be no day-of registration.

Please join us in welcoming Kathryn O'Neil, M.D. to East Alabama Health! Dr. O’Neil is an emergency medicine physician w...
05/20/2026

Please join us in welcoming Kathryn O'Neil, M.D. to East Alabama Health!

Dr. O’Neil is an emergency medicine physician who serves in the Emergency Department at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, the EAMC Freestanding Emergency Department in Auburn, and EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital in Valley.

Dr. O’Neil earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Ill. and completed her Emergency Medicine residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina.

We are excited to have Dr. O’Neil as part of the ED team at East Alabama Health!

Last week, we had the privilege of honoring an incredible group of East Alabama Health retirees during our annual retire...
05/19/2026

Last week, we had the privilege of honoring an incredible group of East Alabama Health retirees during our annual retirement dinner banquet. 🎉

Each of these individuals has made a lasting impact through years of dedication, compassion and service to our patients, coworkers, and community. Thank you for your years of service and for being an important part of East Alabama Health – we wish each of you a happy and well-deserved retirement!

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 retirees:
Jackie Avery - EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home - 38 years
Pam Bartlett - Mother/Baby - 45 years
Shirley Cameron - EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home - 15 years
Linda Colley - Business Office - 16 years
Angie Collier - Supply Chain - 24 years
Elaine Cooper - Psychiatry - 46 years
Anita Dawson - EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home - 33 years
Pam Ennis – Business Office - 15 years
Shelia Harris - Clinical Decision Support - 23 years
Andrea Holliday - Plaint-Maintenance - 37 years
Sharon Holloway - Human Resources - 29 years
Janet Hood - Spencer Cancer Center Lab - 40 years
Johnny Klinner - Pharmacy - 28 years
Chona Lane - Infusion Center - 36 years
Martha Martin - Cardiac Rehab - 41 years
Shirley Mitchell - Environmental Services - 26 years
Mina Myers - Case Management - 13 years
Mark Robinson - Plant-Maintenance - 31 years
Eva Shortal - ICU - 19 years
Brenda Sterling - EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home - 20 years
Jennie Swearengen - Pharmacy - 23 years
Lisa Tucker - Medical Records - 42 years
Deborah Turner - EAMC-Lanier Ambulatory Surgery Center - 21 years
Jerry Walker - Environmental Services - 21 years

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2000 Pepperell Pkwy
Opelika, AL
36801

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