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ƵMedical Center Awarded $4 Million for Trauma Center Expansion


Posted on August 9, 2017
Jen Ekman


Gov. Kay Ivey, center, tours the Ƶ Medical Center and talks with Sam Dean, hospital administrator, before announcing a $4 million bond issue to renovate and expand the hospital’s Level 1 Trauma Center. data-lightbox='featured'
Gov. Kay Ivey, center, tours the Ƶ Medical Center and talks with Sam Dean, hospital administrator, before announcing a $4 million bond issue to renovate and expand the hospital’s Level 1 Trauma Center.

Following a tour of the on Wednesday, Aug. 9, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that $4 million from an economic development bond issue will be directed to the cost of renovating and expanding the hospital’s .

The funds will allow ƵMedical Center to expand and modernize the current space, enhancing the hospital’s ability to accommodate patients with traumatic injuries and respond to mass casualty situations in the region.

Surrounded by community and business leaders, Ivey recognized the need for expansion of ƵMedical Center’s existing Emergency Department.

“We are proud to support the work of ƵMedical Center as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center,” Gov. Ivey said. “We depend on this care for our citizens. This service is also vital to our state’s economic development efforts, as corporations demand this level of care when they look to relocate to our state.”

ƵMedical Center is the only hospital in the region where patients can receive the highest level of care when a traumatic injury occurs. A dedicated trauma team of specialized physicians and staff is on standby at the hospital 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ready to help patients at a moment’s notice.

Ƶleaders praised Gov. Ivey’s announcement and her acknowledgement of the unique role played by ƵMedical Center and ƵHealth.

“We are grateful Gov. Ivey and state lawmakers recognize the importance of an expanded Level 1 Trauma Center in our region and the role our dedication to quality health care has in attracting more businesses here,” said Ƶ President Dr. Tony Waldrop.


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