In our Supporter Spotlight series, JOY magazine shines a bright light on the businesses, organizations and individuals that help the Joy to Life Foundation continue its lifesaving work and help JOY magazine tell the Foundation’s story. Here, the team at Baptist Health explains why the area’s largest healthcare provider has and continues to support the Foundation as well as JOY magazine, recently signing on as the publication’s Community Champion Sponsor.
What are Baptist Health’s primary services and offerings in the River Region?
Baptist Health is home to a nationally certified Stroke Center; a Women’s Choice Award Winner for obstetrics delivering more than 4,000 babies each year; Blue Distinction + Center for Hips and Knees; one of America’s best hospital imaging services; and the area’s only inpatient Geriatric Behavioral Health unit.
How many employees does Baptist have?
More than 5,000. Baptist Health is proud to be the largest employer and healthcare provider in Central Alabama.
Are there any areas or services you’d like to highlight or tout?
Baptist Health has three acute care hospitals with 792 licensed beds, one behavioral health hospital with 60 licensed beds and a geriatric behavioral health unit with 22 beds. It also has a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center, regional cancer center, 10 employed physician practices, 95 providers, the Branch Campus of UAB School of Medicine, two physician residency programs and an Institute for Patient Safety and Medical Simulation.
What makes Baptist Health such a vital part of our community?
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare provider in Central Alabama, serving patients in the surrounding 14-county area. Baptist Health places a strong emphasis on teaching our community members to reduce their risks of illness and disease while encouraging them to live healthier lives. Baptist Health also remains at the forefront of cutting-edge advances in medicine, always redefining possibilities in healthcare. We are proud to be one of the most technologically advanced health systems in Alabama and to deliver high-tech care to Central Alabama. We care about what matters to you. In short, your health is our mission.
Why has Baptist chosen to support JOY magazine and the Joy to Life Foundation for so long?
Joy to Life is a pillar in the community and well known for the outstanding work that it does for the people of Alabama. We have a similar mission and values with the common goal of creating the healthiest lifestyles possible for the people we serve. We are proud to continue our support and partnership with Joy to Life.
Is there anything else you’d like JOY readers to know about Baptist Health and its role in our community?
Baptist Health was recently ranked as a Top Employer in the State of Alabama and in the Top 100 Hospitals and Top 15 Health Systems, as well as a Most Wired Award winner. These rankings are a direct tribute to the incredible people we have on our team.
