Your blood pressure is more than just a number. It’s an important part of understanding your heart health. Cardiologists from Baptist Health Cardiovascular Associates share what numbers to aim for, why monitoring blood pressure matters and simple tips to keep your heart healthy.
⚾️ Baptist Health stepped up to the plate as the presenting sponsor of The Rickwood Game, where the @BhamBarons honored the history of the Birmingham Black Barons and the Negro Leagues with a game at the oldest existing professional baseball stadium in the country. 🏟️
Recently, our team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital celebrated the exciting expansion of Shelby’s HBO Wound Care Program. This program helps individuals with chronic wounds heal, using advanced treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
The loss of Kyle Busch has brought renewed attention to sepsis, a life-threatening medical condition caused by the body’s extreme response to an infection.
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Thinking about heading to urgent care? Your primary care physician may have the answers you need! Physician Assistant Jowell Seaborn with Baptist Health Medical Group shares the benefits of seeing your primary care provider first.
On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor the courageous service members who gave their lives for others. Their bravery, selflessness, and dedication will always be remembered.
We are forever grateful for their heroism.
During EMS Week, Baptist Health facilities celebrated EMS professionals who provide lifesaving care every day. With fellowship, cookouts and meals in our EMS lounges, teams across the system came together to thank first responders who make a difference when every second counts.
🌼 🤧 Using a sinus rinse for allergy relief? Family medicine physician Dr. Abid Ali of Baptist Health Medical Group shares an important reminder about using sterile water and following package directions to help avoid serious infections.
Birmingham City Councilor Crystal Smitherman joined Baptist Health Princeton Hospital team members for the rededication ceremony of the Princeton Healing Gardens next to Princeton Towers. Take a look at the renewed space and hear more about the vision behind the Healing Gardens.
When the @cgmotorsportsfl ARCA car stopped by Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, Dr. Jitendra Sharma was inspired to share an important reminder about recognizing stroke symptoms with the BEFAST acronym. Knowing the signs and calling 911 quickly can make all the difference.
To all of our EMS heroes: We deeply appreciate your dedication to protecting lives and supporting our community. 🤍🚑
During #NationalEMSWeek, we honor the incredible individuals who deliver critical care day and night.
Sarah Mintz an RN at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital is giving us a look at what to expect at your hyperbaric chamber appointment. At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, these chambers allow you to receive 100% oxygen at a higher than normal air pressure.
Everything Hallelujah! 🙏🏽
We thank God for every team member across the Baptist Health Hospital system. Their smiling faces and continuous care make it so easy to celebrate them all during National Healthcare Week!
Nurses Week may have wrapped up, but we’re still keeping the festivities going and celebrating our nurses and healthcare workers every day. Our Baptist Health nurses are passing the phone to their fellow nurses, who are always available to lend a helping hand.🩺🧡
Happy National Healthcare Week! 🩺🧡
Thank you to all of our team members for the incredible contributions you make every day. We are so grateful for your commitment to excellence and care.
Baptist Health Walker Hospital was on hand to provide first aid and cheer runners on at the Hometown Heroes 5K Fun Run, supporting Youth Leadership Walker County. Team members also recently provided first aid, CPR and AED training to the Jasper Police Department.