Diversified Health Care Offerings Serve New and Established Residents in Mobile, AL
The vibrant coastal city of Mobile, known for its culture and charm, is recognized for its award-winning and expansive health care system. Visitors and residents alike are sure to find an abundance of options serving the Gulf Coast area, with outstanding, world-class facilities.
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AltaPointe
National Leader in Behavioral Health
AltaPointe has been a national leader in behavioral health for more than 60 years. In 2018, it expanded its scope to include primary health care.
Annually, it provides more than 1 million services to 45,000 patients across Alabama. Now focused on the whole individual, the extensive health care system operates Accordia Health, a federally qualified health center with six clinics.
AltaPointe operates two psychiatric hospitals, one Behavioral Health Crisis Center, 16 outpatient behavioral health care clinics, four pharmacies and serves as the Department of Psychiatry for the University of South Alabama’s College of Medicine.
“At AltaPointe Health, we’re more than a health care provider – we’re part of the fabric of the community. Our team is deeply committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered mental and physical health care,” says AltaPointe CEO Tuerk Schlesinger. “It’s our privilege to help our communities lead healthier, more hopeful lives – all while training the next generation of psychiatrists to carry that mission forward.”
Infirmary Health
Quality Care and Award-Winning Workplace Culture
Infirmary Health is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Alabama, serving all counties along the Gulf Coast. The network provides advanced technology, comprehensive treatment and high-quality care from four hospitals, two post-acute care facilities, more than 60 physician practice locations, two freestanding emergency departments and other affiliates.
Whether you’re a young professional, growing family or retiree, the system offers accessible, top-tier care across primary and specialty services, including cardiology, orthopedics, women’s health and oncology.
For the third consecutive year, Infirmary Health has been recognized as the top health care system employer in Alabama on the 2024 America’s Best-in-State Employers list by Forbes, attracting top medical talent with competitive benefits, career growth opportunities and a strong workplace culture.
“Infirmary Health is proud to be the Gulf Coast’s leading health care provider, delivering excellent patient care and a workplace where professionals can thrive,” says Infirmary Health CEO Mark Nix.
Springhill Medical Center
50 Years of Service
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Springhill Medical Center is the only private, family-owned hospital in the Mobile area. An acute care facility, it has quadrupled in size to 270 beds since opening in 1975 and employs around 1,300 people.
The hospital is recognized for its high nurse-to-patient ratio, especially its dedicated one-to-one nursing care during labor and delivery.
The medical campus is also home to a senior residence and centers for heart, cancer, orthopedic surgery, sleep medicine and wound care. They also offer hyperbaric medicine, an inpatient rehab center and an emergency department with a rapid treat-and-release area and extensive community education.
Surgical services include inpatient, outpatient, open heart, cranial and robotic surgery.
“It is our firm commitment to position Springhill as the physicians’ and people’s preferred hospital for their health care needs,” says Springhill Medical Center President and CEO Jeff St. Clair. “Our 50-year history has set the stage for the future success we foresee for Springhill.”
USA Health University Hospital
Transformations in Medicine
USA Health University Hospital is home to the Fanny Meisler Trauma Center, the only one in Southwest Alabama. Recognized for providing the highest level of patient care, the facility houses regional centers of excellence for the treatment of burns, stroke, cardiovascular disease and sickle cell disease.
Also, the hospital serves as a teaching and research center for the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama.
“With more than 40 locations including University Hospital, Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Providence Hospital, Mitchell Cancer Institute and the Physician Enterprise, we offer our community a vast range of health care services,” says Owen Bailey, CEO and senior associate vice president for medical affairs of USA Health. “Our over 7,700 employees remain focused on providing compassionate care to all we serve.”
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