HOME SERVICES PATIENTS & VISITORS FIND A DOCTOR COMMUNITY & EVENTS LOCATIONS Blog Welcome to the Huntsville Hospital blog. Tags Archives Calendar Eat a plant-based diet to lower your colon cancer risk Wednesday, 24 March 2021 Huntsville Hospital Wellness By Vilmali Demerin, RD, CSO, LD Clinical Dietitian, Board Certified in Oncology Nutrition Did you know that colon cancer is the No. 1 most preventable cancer? With effective screening tests, a healthy diet, exercise and weight management, you can significantly reduce your risk. Continue reading 811 Hits 0 Comments Celebrating 125 years: A brief history of Huntsville Hospital (Chapter One) Thursday, 24 September 2020 Huntsville Hospital Uncategorized History Since opening our doors in 1895, Huntsville Hospital has stood strong through global pandemics, economic collapses, two World Wars and a whole lot more. We’re excited to highlight some of the fascinating history that has helped make us a trusted community institution for 125 years – and counting. Continue reading 2846 Hits 0 Comments Community letter from David Spillers, CEO Tuesday, 26 May 2020 RedSage News from the CEO Dear Friend, Taking care of our community is what we have done for 125 years, so when a year like 2020 comes along, you are reminded what being a “community hospital” is all about. As our staff has poured themselves into the fight against COVID-19, we’ve realized how connected we are to our community and how connected our community is with us. Thank you seems so inadequate to all who have helped us, but it will have to suffice for now. Continue reading 5304 Hits 0 Comments Torticollis: What a parent needs to know Thursday, 31 October 2019 Huntsville Hospital Children By: Jenny Bridges, PT, DPT and Megan Zimmerman, PT, DPT What if my baby holds their head tilted or only looks one way? What is torticollis? You may have never even heard of it, but it’s when a baby to holds their head tilted or rotated to one side. Torticollis is a very common diagnosis that has increased significantly since the “Back to Sleep” campaign. There are many possible causes, but often there is tightness in the muscles on one side of the neck. Two main reasons torticollis may occur include: development in the womb (congenital) or a lack of position changes after birth (positional). Torticollis can affect how your baby learns to roll, sit, crawl, and walk. It can also impact fine motor skill and vision development. Continue reading 2281 Hits 0 Comments Q & A with Bill Nelson, Behaviorist, Huntsville Hospital Center for Medical Weight Loss Monday, 18 April 2016 Huntsville Hospital Uncategorized Wellness Why is weight loss so important? Three years ago, the American Medical Association declared obesity as a “chronic disease state.” Obesity is a national epidemic which is correlated with multiple issues including heart disease, diabetes, metabolic issues, significant physical limitations, and an early death rate. We address this issue using realistic and long-lasting solutions. Continue reading 16300 Hits 0 Comments Blog Community Health Initiative Events LifeSouth/Blood Donation Mobile Medical Unit My Reason - Patient Stories News Publications Public Notice Speakers Bureau Student Programs Support Groups About Careers Contact Us Donate Education Employee Portal Financial Information Find A Location Patient Portal Patient Rights Privacy Policy Pay A Bill Volunteer Language Assistance Available: Espanol | 繁體中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | ال عر بیة | Deutsch | Francais | !ુજરાતી | Tagalog | !हदं % | ພາສາລາວ | Русский | Portugues | Turkce | 日本語 Copyright © 2014 Huntsville Hospital | 101 Sivley Road, Huntsville, AL 35801 Website Development by Red Sage Communications, Inc. HH Health System ACO, LLC| Site Map | Disclaimer