Local Health Facilities Support Patients and Families in Prattville, AL

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When Prattville Baptist Hospital CEO Eric Morgan talks about the hospital’s recent Patient Safety Excellence Award – earned for the second consecutive year – he doesn’t just see recognition. He sees proof of something deeper. 

“It’s a testament to the work our team does each and every day,” says Morgan, who is also the hospital’s system vice president of pharmacy services. “It is everybody pulling together with a common goal. The ownership our team takes in patient care is special. It’s a culture you can feel.” 

That culture is driving significant changes at Prattville Baptist and the Montgomery Cancer Center’s local campus, where expansions in services and facilities are keeping pace with the community’s growth.

Keeping the Personal Touch 

Prattville Baptist Hospital has quietly built something many larger hospitals struggle to achieve: comprehensive care that doesn’t feel impersonal. The 107- bed facility, accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, serves Autauga and Elmore counties with everything from emergency services to specialized programs, like its $6.5 million Geriatric Behavioral Health unit. 

Recent additions have strengthened the hospital’s specialty offerings. Patients now have access to advanced cardiology care with on-site diagnostics and treatments, a fully equipped sleep lab and pulmonology services. The Baptist Health neurology group makes rounds at the facility, bringing expertise typically reserved for academic medical centers. 

Capital improvements are underway, as well. In 2025, the hospital renovated its emergency department, upgrading rooms systematically to maintain service during construction. A new MRI suite was planned for completion by year-end 2025, as well. 

Morgan says the growth is a reflection of the city’s own trajectory. 

“For our hospital growth to mimic the growth in the community is fantastic for our patients and the surrounding areas,” Morgan says. “I’m proud of how we and our community have grown.” 

Close to Home 

Just a few miles away at Prattville Medical Park, the Montgomery Cancer Center is redefining cancer care in the community. 

The 15,000-square-foot facility houses 24 infusion bays for chemotherapy and immunotherapy, along with 10 exam rooms and comprehensive support services. 

Susan Reed, vice president of oncology services and administrator of Montgomery Cancer Center, says the center offers treatments that historically required trips to major academic centers, including access to new and emerging drug therapies that represent cutting edge cancer care. 

“We think of cancer as a chronic disease, and it is our job to help people live their best and most healthy lives for as long as they can,” Reed says. “In today’s environment, a person can live years with cancer, with it managed in different ways. We want to be here for them through that journey.” 

The center’s approach extends far beyond medical treatment. Staff members coordinate transportation services, help patients access home resources and provide comprehensive family support. The facility operates as both a treatment center and community resource. 

“We want to take care of the whole person, including the families and the caregivers,” Reed says. “Cancer doesn’t come with a playbook. Our job is to make it not as scary and overwhelming.” 

Community response has validated this comprehensive approach. “We have seen people really embrace the cancer center and understand how special it is for it to be here,” Reed says. 

Community Advantage 

Both facilities benefit from something larger hospitals can’t replicate: genuine community connection. Reed says patients often recognize their caregivers from church or local events. 

“The people caring for them are the people who sit next to them at church or at a ballgame,” she says. “They live in the community.” 

As a faith-based organization, Montgomery Cancer Center integrates spiritual care into its treatment approach. 

“It is at the center of what we do. We have a good team that surrounds the patient and family,” Reed says.