Huntsville Hospital

We are pleased to introduce Katelyn Pace, MSN, RN, as the new director of our Medical Intensive Care Unit. Katelyn's journey into nursing began unexpectedly, following a suggestion from her father to consider it as a career. She says her late mother's chronic health issues, and the care she received, motivated her and molded her into the nurse she is today. Katelyn worked her way through nursing school as a certified nursing assistant. Her first job after becoming a registered nurse was on a neuro-stroke unit in Virginia Beach. In 2018, she returned to the Rocket City 🚀 and began caring for critically ill patients in our Medical ICU. After earning her master's degree in Nursing Leadership & Management, she was promoted to clinical educator. Katelyn grew up in Scottsboro and enjoys Peloton bike rides 🚲, crocheting 🧶, and spending time on the Tennessee River with her husband and family.

The Huntsville Hospital Foundation team is incredibly saddened over the loss of our esteemed board member and former COO of Huntsville Hospital, Chuck Stokes, who passed away on July 23. Chuck was a servant leader, visionary, mentor, dear friend and colleague to many. He was committed to making a positive difference for his community, and his impact has proven to be truly immeasurable. Chuck’s contributions to Huntsville Hospital Health System and our Foundation stretch far and wide. While Chuck achieved many extraordinary accomplishments in his life, we know that his greatest honor and joy was being a husband to his wife, Judy, and father to his three children Neil, Joshua, and Sidney. Just last year, Chuck and Judy became the catalyst for a project that has redefined the patient experience at Huntsville Hospital Breast Center. Thanks to the Stokes, women now wear a warm robe instead of an awkward and cold hospital gown while they await their mammogram and results. Their generosity continues to give comfort, love and care to so many. This gift is only a glimpse of the inspiring legacy of philanthropy and compassion that Chuck leaves behind. We will honor his memory by continuing to pursue the values and vision he championed. Please join us in keeping Chuck’s family in your thoughts during this time. Read the full obituary about his life and legacy >> https://lnkd.in/eQNZQc7b

Thank you to our sponsors of the 19th annual Miracle Bash benefiting the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation! These generous corporations and individuals are creating a brighter tomorrow for sick and premature infants and their families at our Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Special thanks to Premier sponsor Intrepid for their continued support and generosity that is helping make more miracles possible for our tiniest patients.

We are pleased to introduce Georgia "Corki" Ramaker as the new director of our Hemodialysis Unit. An Air Force veteran, Corki started her hospital career as a laboratory tech.🔬But nursing runs in her family; she returned to school and earned her nursing degree from UAH.🎓 Corki has cared for patients in our Neuro ICU, on board our Mobile Medical Unit and, since 2016, in the Hemodialysis Unit, which serves those with renal disease and kidney injuries. In her spare time, Corki enjoys hiking 🥾, camping 🏕️ and travel 🧳. Please join us in congratulating Corki on her promotion! 🎉💚👏

Did you know more Americans die from lung cancer each year – about 125,000 – than from colon, breast and prostate cancers combined? On this #WorldLungCancerDay, the good news is that a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan can detect lung cancer at the earliest stages – before it spreads and becomes harder to treat. If you are a current or former smoker 🚬, talk to your doctor to see if you meet the criteria for a lung cancer screening CT. And stay tuned for details on our National Lung Cancer Screening Day event coming up in November. 👀

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our team of 12,000+ employees in Madison County, U.S. News and World Report has named Huntsville Hospital the top regional hospital for North Alabama and the No. 2 care facility statewide behind only UAB for 2024-25. We are also honored to have 10 specialty programs recognized as high-performing with the following areas making the list: Aortic Valve Surgery Colon Cancer Surgery Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Gynecological Surgery Heart Attack Care Heart Bypass Surgery Heart Failure Care Hip Replacement Knee Replacement Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma

Why is our 5️⃣th floor Medical Unit team flexing?💪 Because they just won our pro-wrestling inspired Fall Prevention Champion Belt for the 2️⃣nd time. For the past year, clinical departments throughout Huntsville Hospital have been in a friendly competition to improve patient safety by eliminating falls. The unit with the best results gets to keep this fun, flashy gold belt for an entire month. Bravo! 👏

Take a look at our newly renovated Blackwell Garden. 👀 Tucked away at the base of Blackwell Medical Tower, this little pocket park is a tranquil, tree-lined oasis from the hustle and bustle of downtown Huntsville.🌳 🚀🌳 Want to make Blackwell Garden even better? Huntsville Hospital Foundation is selling custom brick pavers that will go in the courtyard around the fountain. For just $100, you can honor a loved one or special caregiver and help fund innovative equipment that will benefit all future HH patients. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4cVRThb

As one of North Alabama’s top job creators, Huntsville Hospital is proud to employ hundreds of veterans and looks forward to hiring more through the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Are you a U.S. Army soldier participating in the @ArmyPays program? If so, we would love to interview you! Explore career opportunities at hh.careers #NationalHireAVeteranDay 

We are excited to introduce Katie Scruggs as the new director of our Child Development Center, which provides day care services for children of hospital employees. Katie comes to Huntsville Hospital following a 24-year teaching career at Heritage and Horizon elementary schools in Madison. She has two degrees in elementary education – a bachelor’s from Auburn and a master’s from UAB. Outside of work, Katie enjoys reading 📖, spending time with family 👨👩👧👦, and “all things Auburn.”🔶🔷 Welcome to HH!