Huntsville Hospital

This November, as we recognize Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we're inspired by the story of Huntsville Hospital nurse, Tammy Baer. In memory of her father, Tammy has been creating "fidget blankets" to comfort patients with Alzheimer's disease. 💜 Pictured here, Dr. Linnea Pepper, a geriatrician at Huntsville Hospital, is presenting one of these comforting blankets to a patient. Thanks to the support of the Huntsville Hospital Foundation, we're able to provide these special blankets to patients in need. 🥳 Read the full story to learn more about Tammy's inspiring journey and the impact of these blankets here: https://bit.ly/3ZfFal9

Join us for the 10th Annual Maintain, Don’t Gain Challenge. This six-week program is designed to help you maintain your weight and stay healthy during the holiday season. 🎄🦃 Since we began this program, we have lost over 5,500 lbs of weight which is over 2 tons! 🥳 Weigh-in dates: 🗓November 18th - 22nd, 2024: Sign up and weigh-in at one of the many locations across Huntsville. 🗓January 2nd - 10th, 2025: Final weigh-in to determine your success. Where to sign up and weigh in: 📍City Recreation Centers: Brahan Springs, Cavalry Hill, Fern Bell, Johnson Legacy, Mark Russell, Optimist and Richard Showers, Sr. 📍Huntsville Hospital Wellness Centers: Jones Valley and Madison Hospital. Send this to a friend to take it on together. Let's make this holiday season a healthy one!

Help us give a big HH Health shout out to Logan Jenkins, RN! 📣 We surprised Logan with our highest nursing honor, the DAISY Award 💮, for his exceptional care of a critically ill cardiac patient. His clinical expertise and compassion not only helped the patient recover -- it helped the man's wife overcome a lifelong fear of hospitals. “Logan went above and beyond to explain everything happening with my care, from ventilator settings to therapeutic hypothermia,” the patient recalled. “As my wife learned more about my care, she slowly realized the medical field isn’t something to fear. In her words, Logan felt like a guardian angel helping her through this crisis.” 💚

5 Common Myths on Diabetes—BUSTED 💥 Think you know diabetes? Find out ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OaMUyt We can all learn more this #DiabetesAwarenessMonth.

🦃It’s Thanksgiving season, and we’re feeling thankful for awesome nurses like Michelle Japa Bernabel.🙏 🩺 Michelle has been a Registered Nurse for only a short time but already has a knack for making patients in our 5th floor Medical Unit feel comfortable enough to voice their concerns. She is also a joy to be around with her infectious smile and upbeat personality. “She deserves to be recognized for her awesomeness!” one of her co-workers said. We agree and just surprised Michelle with Huntsville Hospital’s November Employee of the Month Award. Congrats!🎈🏆🎉💚

Before turning the page on #RadiologicTechnologyWeek, we want to give one more round of applause to the HH Health heroes who ensure that X-ray, MRI, CT and other vital diagnostic scans are performed safely and accurately.🩻 Thanks for all you do, all year long! 👏💚

Here are five things you should know about hospice care: 👉It's okay to ask about hospice care at any time. 👉Receiving hospice care doesn’t mean you’re giving up. 👉Beginning hospice care is a quick process. 👉Hospice care is for all ages. 👉Patients will continue to have access to hospice care even if they live longer than six months. Learn more about hospice care and how it can provide comfort and support for you and your loved ones here: https://bit.ly/3UKDwFA

💚HH Health radiologic technologists play a crucial role in patient care by capturing images that help diagnose, treat and monitor countless conditions. 🩻 From X-rays to MRIs and CT scans, these behind-the-scenes heroes ensure that each image is clear and accurate, enabling doctors to make lifesaving decisions with confidence.🩺 Thanks to all radiologic technologists for your commitment to quality care and safety. Hospitals and patients alike rely on your remarkable work every day! ✨⚕️#RadiologicTechnologyWeek

Students from the University of Alabama in Huntsville's music program gave the gift of calm, warmth, and welcome to lobby visitors on Monday—through piano tunes. Volunteer pianists, orchestrated through the hospital's music therapy program, played tunes on a newly-donated grand piano placed in the lobby of Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children in July 2024. Music contributes to a relaxing atmosphere for visitors while they wait. This gift of music was secured by Huntsville Hospital Foundation thanks to a generous grant from national funder, Angelina's Song.

🫁 Our National Lung Cancer Screening Day event is almost here! Current and former smokers can come to the HH Medical Mall Imaging Center this Saturday, Nov. 9, for a safe, simple and effective low-dose lung cancer screening CT. Call (256) 801-6282 to see if you qualify for the screening based on your smoking history. 🚬 Already know you’re qualified? Click here to sign up ▶️ https://bit.ly/47eGcPs