Emergency department opens at Hartselle Health Park
The new emergency department at Hartselle Health Park opened Monday. Photo by Rachel Howard.
Staff prepare for the opening day of the Hartselle Health Park ER. Photo by Rachel Howard.
From left to right, Charna Brown, Chief Nursing Officer, Dr. Bill Smith, Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Ryan McMorries, Emergency Medicine Physician at Hartselle Health Park ER. Photos by Rachel Howard
A digital sign announces the opening date for the new Hartselle Health Park ER. Photo by Rachel Howard.
The new emergency department features 10 treatment rooms and a dedicated trauma room. Photo by Rachel Howard.
Hartselle residents now have access to local emergency services for the first time since the former Hartselle Medical Center closed in 2012.
Cullman Regional opened the newest addition to Hartselle Health Park on Monday. The facility will make available 24/7 emergency care to residents of Morgan County and surrounding areas.
The new facility is equipped with the same capabilities as hospital-based emergency rooms, offering 10 treatment rooms, including a dedicated trauma room. It also features an ambulance bay, a helipad for quick transport, and a full imaging center with CT, x-ray and ultrasound technology to help diagnose and treat emergencies.
Dr. Bill Smith, Cullman Regional Chief Medical Officer, said CRMC puts priority on providing high quality care in Cullman, and the same level of care will be available at the new emergency department.
The facility will be staffed by a full team, including emergency medicine physicians, lab and imaging technicians and paramedics. Advanced equipment will allow the team to diagnose critical conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes, and provide immediate intervention. Smith said the Cullman ER consistently beats state and national benchmarks for heart attack and stroke care and the same quality care will be provided to patients in Hartselle.
The project has been in the works for more than a year. After receiving state approval in 2023, Cullman Regional completed construction and staffing before undergoing final inspections by the Alabama Department of Public Health.
“It’s a long process to bring services like this to Hartselle,” said James Clements, Cullman Regional CEO. “It requires tremendous teamwork and a strong financial commitment. We’re incredibly proud to be able to provide the community with the same high quality ER care we offer in Cullman.”
Mayor Randy Garrison said the new facility marks a “monumental step forward in the healthcare journey of Hartselle and its surrounding communities.”
“With the opening of this new freestanding emergency department, we are taking a significant leap toward ensuring that residents have access to critical care when they need it most,” Garrison continued. “Thanks to Cullman Regional’s unwavering commitment and investment in our community, this state-of-the-art facility will provide fast, high-quality emergency services right here at home. This new resource not only improves access to essential healthcare, but it also strengthens the fabric of our community by bringing exceptional care closer to the people who need it. Cullman Regional’s dedication to enhancing the health and well-being of our citizens is a true testament to their vision for a healthier, stronger future for Hartselle and the surrounding areas.”
For more information about the Hartselle Health Park ER, visit Cullman Regional’s website or contact the facility directly.
Hartselle Health Park is located at 1549 Highway 31, Hartselle.
