Baptist Medical Center East is a 176-bed acute care hospital providing high-quality healthcare, specializing in women and children’s services. The hospital is home to approximately 3,800 baby deliveries each year, making it the third-highest in total deliveries in the State of Alabama.

Baptist Medical Center East offers a wide range of specialized services, including:

• Emergency services

• OB Emergency Department

• Labor and Delivery Center

• Level III NICU

• Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit

• Orthopedics

• Peripheral vascular

• Urology

• Eye laser surgery

• Radiology (CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine)

• Therapy services (occupational, speech, physical)

• Baptist Breast Health Center

• Sleep Disorders Center

• Endoscopy Center

Baptist Medical Center East is committed to maintaining high-quality care through:

• Adherence to evidence-based medical practices

• Continuous staff education and training

• Patient-centered care approaches

• Regular quality assessments and improvements

• Accreditation by recognized healthcare organizations

• Implementation of safety protocols

• Use of advanced medical technologies

• Patient satisfaction surveys and feedback mechanisms

• Collaboration with academic institutions for research and development

• Community health initiatives

Vision

Baptist Health envisions leading in clinical excellence, compassionate care, and growth to meet the needs of our patients.

Mission

As a voluntary, not-for-profit organization, Baptist Health exists to promote and improve the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the people and communities it serves through the delivery of quality health care services provided within a framework of fiscal responsibility

Baptist Medical Center East has received numerous accolades for its excellence in healthcare, including:

• 2023 Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals in Obstetrics, Women’s Services, Outpatient Experience, and Minimally Invasive Surgeries

• Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ by Healthgrades

• Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions