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Finding healthcare you can trust and doctors you feel comfortable with helps to ease your nerves . One of the scariest parts of moving to a new location is leaving your old life behind , including your favorite family physician or dentist . When researching a new place to live , consider the healthcare and look for recommendations of the best places to receive care .
Whether you are in need of a general physician , a location for testing or treatment , a local dentist ’ s office for your routine cleanings , or an orthodontist , the River Region offers services and excels in many areas of healthcare . With so many different hospitals , urgent care facilities , and family treatment centers in one region , how do you ever find the right fit for you ?
Seek out recommendations from other people in the area who have personally experienced the level of care that the doctor provides . With dental cleanings or orthodontic work , meet or schedule a consultation with the doctor and see how that meeting goes . Finding a physician with incredible bed-side manner that makes you feel at ease , is an important feature in choosing your healthcare preferences . Ask around to help you choose wisely !
PRATTVILLE BAPTIST HOSPITAL is a part of Baptist Health , which is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama , providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to residents in Central Alabama . Baptist Health serves the community and local businesses with a wide range of wellness programs and services designed to help people live healthier and happier lives . From open-heart surgery and rehabilitative services to community outreach and support groups encompassing almost any medical need or problem , Baptist is committed to serving the complete healthcare needs of the community . By successfully meeting those needs in so many ways , it ’ s easy to see why Baptist Health has truly become central Alabama ’ s healthcare leader . Baptist Health remains at the forefront of cutting edge advances in medical technology , always redefining possibilities in healthcare . Baptist is one of the most technologically advanced health systems in Alabama — delivering high-tech care to Central Alabama .
Prattville Baptist Hospital offers general medical and surgical care , as well as a variety of specialty services . Their Radiology Department , including outpatient diagnostics at Prattville
Medical Park provides advanced inpatient and outpatient imaging services , including diagnostic , ultrasound , CT , and MRI . The advanced Sleep Disorders Center provides diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea , insomnia , and other disruptive sleep conditions . Prattville Baptist Hospital provides outpatient surgical services using modern , state-of-the-art technology in four primary specialties , including general surgery , gastroenterology , podiatry and ophthalmology . In 2021 , the hospital invested 6.5 million dollars in the community to open a new 22-bed wing designed for inpatient psychological and behavioral care for older patients to open in 2021 .
ELMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is a division of Ivy Creek Healthcare that is dedicated to providing outstanding care to their patients and their community . They provide out-patient services such as : X-ray , MRI , CT , Digital Mammogram , Bone Density , and Ultrasound . The Surgical Services Department of ECH is a newly constructed addition , including a private waiting room , holding room , surgical and endoscopy suites , and recovery area . With a focus on safety , quality , and patientcentered care , the Surgical Services Department offers a variety of out-patient services . Specialties include ear , nose , and throat surgery , general surgery , gastroenterology , ophthalmology , and podiatry . The hospital is equipped with a 24 / 7 ER . ECH provides an inpatient chemical dependency program that offers detoxification , stabilization , and partial rehabilitation . ECH also houses a Sleep Disorder Center to diagnose and treat insomnia , snoring , sleep apnea , limb movement disorder , and other disorders .
JACKSON HOSPITAL is a community not-for-profit hospital serving the River Region since 1946 . Ranking amongst the largest hospitals in Alabama , Jackson Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services including the heart center , women ’ s and children ’ s services , orthopedics , urgent care , and 24-hour emergency services . The hospital has been awarded five Centers of Excellence in heart attack care , stroke care , spine surgery , AAA surgery , and bariatric surgery .
THE JACKSON CLINIC is the River Region ’ s largest multi-specialty clinic and has four locations in Prattville . The clinic provides both primary and specialty care , with medical specialists in cardiology , urology / urogynecology and vascular surgery .
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