Infirmary Health
MOBILE, Ala — Mobile Infirmary recently announced the acquisition of the Ion endoluminal system, a minimally invasive robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedure. This advanced technology enables physicians to reach nodules far into the lung, providing them stability and precision needed for more accurate lung biopsies. The Ion system addresses a challenging aspect of lung biopsy by enabling…
DAPHNE, Ala. — Infirmary Therapy Services recently celebrated the opening of its newest outpatient physical therapy clinic. This ninth location for the therapy practice across Mobile and Baldwin counties is located at 28691 Highway 98 in Daphne. At each location, it is emphasized that a team of licensed therapists treats each patient with a customized…
FOLEY, Ala. — Dr. Valerie Staples joins Infirmary Health’s Central Baldwin Physicians following the completion of her residency in family medicine in Foley. As a family medicine physician, she will care for patients of all ages. She provides acute, chronic and preventive medical care services, including diagnosing and treating illness, routine checkups and health lifestyle…
MOBILE, Ala. — For the 11th year in a row, Mobile Infirmary has earned the American Heart Association’s GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines – Stroke quality achievement award for ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. The hospital was…
MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile Infirmary has earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check Mark for Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC) certification. The hospital said it met rigorous standards for performing endovascular thrombectomy and demonstrating continuous compliance with TJC standards. The TSC certification is reflective of…
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — In the 60 years that cardiac surgeons have been performing heart valve replacements, only three patients have ever survived a totally dislodged surgical valve. In March 2021, the Infirmary Health cardiovascular team, led by Dr. Kareem Bedeir, successfully performed the third on a 36-year-old man. The patient’s mechanical aortic valve, which was…
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Thomas Hospital, an affiliate of Infirmary Health, recently earned recognition as a “High Performing Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report in its “2021-22 Best Hospitals” rankings and ratings. Thomas Hospital has been recognized as “High Performing” in the “Heart Attack” category, and it was the only hospital in Alabama to earn…
Dr. Heather Castleberry is a board-certified family medicine physician joining Daphne’s Eastern Shore Family Practice from her hometown hospital in Donalsonville, Georgia. There, she practiced inpatient and outpatient medicine, as well as nursing home geriatric care. Castleberry is to provide comprehensive services including preventative and wellness care, urgent medical care, chronic disease management, as well…
Dr. Grayson Saville recently joined Infirmary Medical Clinics. Saville, a board-certified family medicine physician, established his practice in Mobile in 2017. He now joins Diagnostic & Medical Clinic at its new Malbis location. He received his medical doctorate and completed his residency with the University of South Alabama (USA) College of Medicine after graduating from…
Mobile’s Diagnostic and Medical Clinic and Mobile Infirmary recently announced the addition of Dr. John Andrew Cox, a neurocritical care and endovascular surgical neuroradiology physician. Cox is expected to play an integral role in the continued development of the Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center at Mobile Infirmary, encompassing care from the emergency department to the…
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