Helen Keller Hospital

Name :

Helen Keller Hospital

Address  :

1300 South Montgomery Avenue

Town  :

Sheffield

State  :

Alabama

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

35660

Phone  :

256 386 4196

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Cardiology
  • ENT
  • Family Practice
  • Gastro-enterology
  • General Surgeon
  • Gynaecology
  • Hematologist
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neuro Surgeon
  • Neurologist
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Oncologist
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Podiatry
  • Psychiatrist
  • Urology


History

History of the Northwest Alabama Healthcare Authority

Colbert County and the City of Sheffield opened a Hospital March 22 1921 At the time this was called Colbert County Hospital It is now known as Helen Keller Memorial Hospital part of the Colbert County Healthcare Authority Other healthcare entities under the umbrella the Colbert County Healthcare Authority include Keller Home Healthcare and Hospice Red Bay Hospital and North Alabama Sleep Disorders Center

On May 21 1979 the name of the hospital was changed to Helen Keller Hospital in honor of that great lady and worldrenowned humanitarian

The continued growth of the Northwest Alabama Healthcare Authority is a result of the dedication of the Board of Trustees the citizens of Colbert County and the hospital employees who deliver excellent patient care Helen Keller Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals assuring the finest in medical care by the process of review inspection and updating

The Authority is governed by a ninemember Board of Trustees from Colbert County appointed by the County Commission serving in staggered sixyear terms While the Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for the operation of the Authority the details are delegated to the Authority President
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