UAB Medical West Hospital, located in Bessemer, Alabama, has served West Jefferson County since 1964. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic, surgical, medical, and emergency services, supported by 12 health centers and a new state-of-the-art facility opened in August 2024. UAB Medical West is known for its commitment to community health, innovation, and compassionate care, with over 1,300 staff and more than 300 physicians

• Emergency medicine (including Alabama’s first FED)

• Intensive care and inpatient rehabilitation

• Cardiology (including interventional cardiology and EKG lab)

• Endocrinology

• Neurosurgery and pain medicine

• Pulmonology and rheumatology

• Women’s health, geriatric psychiatry, sleep medicine, and advanced wound care

• Over 1,300 employees and 300+ physicians providing patient-centered care

• Focus on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement

• New 412,000-square-foot, nine-story hospital with 200 beds and advanced medical facilities

Vision 

• Deliver comprehensive, high-quality, and compassionate healthcare to the community.

• Be the premier destination for medical needs in West Jefferson County and beyond

Mission 

• Put patient needs at the forefront with science-backed, personalized care.

• Provide a wide range of diagnostic, surgical, medical, and emergency services to all patients

• First Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) in Alabama

• Recognized for innovation and community service in healthcare delivery.

• Part of the UAB Health System, a leader in academic and clinical excellence