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(Foley, AL – February, 2020) – South Baldwin Medical Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of South Baldwin Obstetrics & Gynecology in Foley, now re-named South Baldwin Medical Group – Obstetrics & Gynecology – Foley. Providers Craig Brown, D.O., Ricky Leff, M.D., and Martha Eskridge, CRNP, are available to schedule appointments and are accepting new patients at this location. In addition, with our continued growth and expansion, we will also be opening a second location. As of February 1... ... Read More

Foley, AL – South Baldwin Regional Medical Center has added a second breast tomosynthesis, commonly called 3D mammography, for breast cancer screening in Gulf Shores, AL. Our breast tomosynthesis scan produces a high-definition, three-dimensional view of the breast tissue that helps detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, while it is easier to treat and more curable. South Baldwin Medical Group Urgent Care & Imaging Center in Gulf Shores has obtained the second new 3D Mammography unit. Resident... ... Read More

(Foley, AL) - South Baldwin Medical Group is pleased to announce that Mark T. Knower, M.D., FACP, FCCP and Kathleen Parks, CRNP have joined South Baldwin Medical Group – Pulmonology. Our Pulmonary and critical care providers specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of lung and chest conditions and diseases, sleep apnea, including asthma, COPD/ emphysema, chest infections and pneumonia. South Baldwin Medical Group - Pulmonology in Foley is now scheduling appointments. Dr. Knower earned his medical degre... ... Read More

Foley, Alabama (January, 29, 2020) – The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released updated Medicare overall hospital quality star ratings on its Hospital Compare website. South Baldwin Regional Medical Center was the only area hospital to receive a 5-star rating, the highest a facility can receive. The Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings were first published in July 2016, when CMS, along with key stakeholders, developed the methodology to calculate and display overall hos... ... Read More

SBRMC becomes first hospital in Baldwin County to receive this accreditation (Foley, AL - December 7, 2018) - South Baldwin Regional Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. SBRMC underwent a rigorous onsite review in November 2018. Joint Commission experts evaluated the medical center’s compliance with stroke-related standards and requirements including program management, the delivery of clinical care, and performanc... ... Read More

Foley, AL – November 8, 2018 – South Baldwin Regional Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes South Baldwin Regional Medical Center’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. The Leapfrog Group is a national organization committed to improving health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The Safety Grade assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to hospita... ... Read More

(This marks the seventh year in a row the hospital has received this recognition) Foley, AL – July 6, 2018 – South Baldwin Regional Medical Center has been ranked one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine again. This marks the seventh year in a row the hospital has received this recognition. Now in its eleventh year, Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare honors workplaces throughout the healthcare industry that empower their employees to provide c... ... Read More

(Foley, AL – June 29, 2018) – In response to a growing need for medical services in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach communities, South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is expanding the hours of operation for South Baldwin Medical Center – Gulf Shores Urgent Care. Starting July 1, South Baldwin Medical Center – Gulf Shores Urgent Care will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. “We are committed to increasing our community’s access to the right level of healthcare when they need i... ... Read More

(Foley, AL – June 28, 2018) – Three community members have been named to the Board of Trustees for South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. Scott Hardee, Clark Stewart and Doug Warren, all of Baldwin County, bring diverse backgrounds and a wealth of experience to the board. Each has been appointed to a two year term. The Board of Trustees meets every month and is responsible for overseeing the hospital’s progress toward strategic and quality goals; supporting medical staff development and fostering positi... ... Read More

American Heart Association Award recognizes South Baldwin Regional Medical Center’s commitment to quality heart failure care (Foley, AL – May 23, 2018) ― South Baldwin Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines founded in ... ... Read More