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BIRMINGHAM, AL — June is Wound Healing Awareness Month, a time to recognize the challenges faced by individuals with non-healing wounds and increase awareness of how specialized care can save limbs and lives. In the United States, nearly 8 million people suffer from chronic wounds including diabetic foot ulcers, venous ulcers, and pressure injuries (bed sores). Early evaluation and treatment is very important to help avoid complications including infection, sepsis, or amputation. The majority of wound c... ... Read More

Community Blood Drive Hosted by Grandview Medical Center BIRMINGHAM, AL ---- Grandview Medical Center and the American Red Cross will host a community blood drive Friday, May 12, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the hospital’s conference center located off the first floor lobby. This blood drive is open to the public. Donors at this drive will receive a $10 gift card, via email, to the merchant of their choice. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are accepted. To schedule an appointment, go to www.redcros... ... Read More

Grade reflects top national performance on patient safety through COVID-19 pandemic BIRMINGHAM, AL (May 3, 2023) – Grandview Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates Grandview’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The new grades reflect performance primarily dur... ... Read More

BIRMINGHAM, AL (May 1, 2023) --- Grandview Medical Center’s freestanding emergency department (FSED) in Trussville is now open. The 12,500 square foot facility is the first of its kind in the Trussville community and will provide patients with another option for 24/7 emergency services in the region. The new FSED is located at 5542 Vanlerberghe Lane, just off Highway 11 next to the Trussville Board of Education. It includes nine exam rooms, five Fast Track rooms, on-site lab services, and diagnostic ima... ... Read More

BIRMINGHAM, AL (April 19, 2023) – In recognition of National Doctors’ Day, Grandview Medical Center honored its medical staff by making a donation to two local charities. “We are grateful to the doctors on our medical staff for the steadfast care they provide to the thousands of patients we treat each year,” said Daniel McKinney, CEO of Grandview Medical Center. “It is easy to forget all the sacrifices they make and the compassionate care they provide. Their contributions, skills and unwavering care ext... ... Read More

Type-2 diabetes is on the rise among children and young adults BIRMINGHAM, AL (April 19, 2023) – Over 30 million Americans have Type-2 diabetes. If left untreated, the disease can significantly increase the risk of stroke and heart attack, cause blindness, lead to kidney failure, or even the loss of limbs and other serious conditions. While Type-2 diabetes is most often diagnosed in adults 45 and older with a family history of the disease or in those who are overweight or obese, the condition is now bec... ... Read More

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the United States, resulting in seven million office visits to healthcare providers each year. Additionally, 50 percent of women and three percent of men worldwide will experience a UTI in their lifetime. While most UTIs are not serious, they can cause discomfort, and if left untreated could lead to kidney damage or sepsis. UTIs are an infection in any part of the urinary system including kidneys, bladder... ... Read More

BIRMINGHAM, AL (April 4, 2023) --- Grandview Medical Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony today for the new Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED), opening in Trussville later this spring. The 12,500 square foot facility is the first of its kind in the Trussville community and will provides patient with another option for 24/7 emergency services in the region. “The freestanding emergency department in Trussville will provide an additional access point to quality care for people in east Jefferson Coun... ... Read More

BIRMINGHAM, AL (March 28, 2023) – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Grandview Medical Center has donated 361 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to Community Food Bank of Central Alabama and Grace Klein Community. All of the peanut butter was donated by Grandview’s employees, medical staff members, and volunteers during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health,... ... Read More

BIRMINGHAM, AL (February 6, 2023) - Heart disease is a killer that strikes more women than men and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. According to the American Heart Association, as many as 1 in 3 women die from cardiovascular disease—or approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Unfortunately, only about half (56%) of women recognize that heart disease is their number 1 killer. That’s why it’s so important to know how the signs, symptoms and risk factors for heart disease differ for women... ... Read More