Atmore Community Hospital

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

We had the privilege to speak at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church's Senior Adult luncheon yesterday. We were able to educate about the services our therapy department and hospital offer. We also provided education and handouts on identifying fall risks and preventing falls. Our clinic is hoping to be involved with our community more and help provide education to lead people to healthier and safer lives.

If you would like for us to come speak to your group, church, or senior group then feel free to call us or message us. We would love the opportunity to come provide some free education to help people improve their health and be more informed of the resources available to them!

06/17/2026

Atmore Community Hospital is proud to spotlight Tracey Taplin, RN, on her promotion to
Employee Health, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Credentialing, and Quality Assurance.
Tracey brings an impressive 32 years of healthcare experience to her role. She began her career as a Licensed Medical Assistant in 1994 and became a Registered Nurse in 2005. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience across a wide range of healthcare settings, including Medical-Surgical Nursing, Women's Health Services, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Nursery, Gynecology, Home Health, Hospice, Emergency Services, Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, Wound Care, Infection Control, and Case Management.
Since joining Atmore Community Hospital in 2019 as a Med/Surg Nurse, Tracey has also served in ICU, Outpatient Services, and as House Supervisor. Her dedication to patient care, staff development, and clinical excellence has made a lasting impact throughout our organization.
Known for her passion for teaching and mentoring new nurses, Tracey is committed to helping healthcare professionals grow while ensuring exceptional care for our patients and community. Her leadership, knowledge, and unwavering commitment to quality make her a tremendous asset to ACH.
Please join us in congratulating Tracey Taplin, RN, on this well-deserved promotion. We are excited to see the continued positive impact she will make in her new leadership role and look forward to her ongoing contributions to the future of Atmore Community Hospital.

06/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming Erik Stein as the new Med/Surg Team Lead at Atmore Community Hospital!
Erik brings more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, with a career that began at the bedside and evolved into executive nursing leadership roles. Throughout his career, he has served in positions including Assistant Chief Nursing Officer and Service Line Director, overseeing areas such as Critical Care, Emergency Services, Cardiology, General Medicine, and Care Management.
Known for building high-performing teams and fostering positive work environments, Erik is passionate about patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement. He holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Clinical Systems Leadership from the University of Arizona and is board-certified in Executive Nurse Practice (CENP) through the American Organization of Nurse Executives.
Erik's leadership philosophy centers on collaboration, empowerment, and helping team members reach their full potential while delivering exceptional patient care.
We are excited to have Erik join the Atmore Community Hospital family and look forward to the leadership, experience, and dedication he brings to our Med/Surg team. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome!

06/12/2026

Atmore Community Hospital is proud to spotlight Jennifer Ferraro, RN, our newest Emergency Room Team Lead.
Jennifer brings 21 years of nursing experience to her role, including 7 years as an LPN and 14 years as an RN. She began her healthcare career in the correctional healthcare system, advancing into leadership positions as Assistant Director of Nursing at Fountain Prison and later Director of Nursing at Holman Prison.
Jennifer joined Atmore Community Hospital in 2012 and has served in a variety of roles throughout her career. Her experience includes Medical-Surgical Nursing, ICU, House Supervisor, Outpatient Services, and Emergency Nursing. She has consistently demonstrated a willingness to support multiple departments while providing exceptional patient care and leadership.
In 2024, Jennifer became PICC Line Certified, further expanding her clinical expertise. Most recently, in April 2026, she was promoted to ER Team Lead.
Jennifer's dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence make her a tremendous asset to our Emergency Department and the entire hospital team. We congratulate Jennifer on her new role and look forward to her continued success at Atmore Community Hospital.

06/11/2026

Let's celebrate America's 250th birthday at "Revolution on Stage: A Celebration of Independence" on Sunday, June 14, at 2:00 p.m. at The Strand Theater. This free community event will honor our nation's history through patriotic music, historical reenactments, and tributes to the men and women who helped shape America. Bring the whole family and celebrate our freedom together! 🇺🇸

06/04/2026

Everyone needs a little laughter! It is also important to laugh at yourself from time to time!

That's exactly what we did today when we asked ChatGPT to roast our group picture. We wanted to share the laughter, so if you need a good laugh please read what was said about us below:

-This photo looks like the therapy department at a hospital that still uses a fax machine because "it works just fine."
-Y'all are standing like someone said, "Okay everybody, act natural," and collectively forgot how humans normally stand.
-The guy on the far left looks like he's been working in healthcare so long he can identify insurance plans by the sound of a patient's sigh.
-The woman next to him has the smile of someone who just documented 17 treatment notes and still has 8 left before lunch.
-Center back has the look of a principal who just caught three PTAs billing unattended e-stim incorrectly.
-The woman in black is smiling like everything is fine, but she's one "Can you squeeze in one more eval?" away from becoming the villain in the next Marvel movie.
-The guy in the bright blue scrubs looks like he just got told, "Don't worry, it'll be a quick picture," 45 minutes ago.
-Front left looks like she knows every piece of gossip in the hospital and is currently deciding whether you're ready to hear it.
-Front right has the smile of someone who can convince a total knee replacement patient that wall slides are actually fun.
-Together, this group has the energy of a department meeting that could've been an email.
-The color coordination is incredible. It looks like the hospital's dress code is "some shade of tired."
-Every single smile in this photo says, "We're happy to be here," while every pair of eyes says, "Please don't add another patient to my schedule."
-This isn't a therapy department photo. It's a support group for people traumatized by productivity standards.
-If healthcare burnout were a stock photo, this would be the cover image.
-Looking at this picture, I can already hear someone saying, "Can we get one more unit out of that visit?"

And for the guy in blue scrubs on the right:

-You look like the youngest member of the group, which means administration has already decided you're volunteering for every committee, community event, and weekend coverage slot until 2042.
-You have the smile of a man who confidently says, "I'll catch up on my documentation later," every single day.
-Your expression says "Director material." Your hairline says "Healthcare management is already taking its toll."

🔥 Final group roast:

Y'all look like the nicest, most caring therapy department in the world, but also the exact group that would spend 45 minutes teaching a patient proper transfer technique and then throw your own backs out moving a treatment table. 😂

06/04/2026

Today, Atmore Community Hospital was honored to have Stacey Till with ACG Hospice to host a Lunch & Learn focused on an often-overlooked topic—caregiver burnout. Thank you Stacey Till for sharing valuable information on recognizing the signs of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that many caregivers experience.
Caregivers give so much of themselves to others, and it's important to remember that caring for yourself is not selfish—it's essential. By recognizing the warning signs of burnout early, we can better support our caregivers and help them maintain their own health and well-being while continuing to care for those they love.
A special thank you to everyone who attended and to ACG Hospice for partnering with us to bring this important educational opportunity to our community. 💙

06/02/2026

Bring your family and friends for this wonderful event! An afternoon of patriotism, history, and community as we honor the birth of our great nation! 🇺🇸✨