Cullman Regional Medical Center

08/14/2026

Medication safety is an important part of childproofing your home.

During this episode of the Child Safety Series on , pediatrician Dr. John Licata shares tips for keeping medications safely out of children’s reach, why child-resistant lids aren’t enough on their own, and the importance of giving children the correct dosage.

Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/461ShsE
Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4qhVehX

08/05/2026

Heart disease treatment has come a long way, and today’s advances are helping patients achieve better outcomes.

In the latest episode of our Podcast, interventional cardiologist Dr. Stephen Bakir from Cullman Regional's Heart & Vascular Clinic, discusses how medications, lifestyle changes, and minimally invasive procedures are transforming the way cardiovascular disease is treated.

Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4hfkgw0
Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/458OTvL

08/03/2026

If you've ever visited Cullman Regional, chances are you've been welcomed by Paula Patterson's friendly smile. For the past decade, Paula has been a familiar face to patients and visitors, greeting everyone with kindness and a willingness to help.

Last week, we had the opportunity to wish Paula a happy retirement and thank her for the many ways she's supported our patients, their families and our hospital throughout the years. We're grateful for the lasting impact she's made and wish her nothing but the best in this next chapter. Congratulations, Paula! 🎉

07/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who voted for our providers and services in The Cullman Times Best of the Best 2026 Awards! We’re proud of our winners and nominees for being recognized among the best in patient care and customer service.

Congratulations and thank you for all you do! 🎉

BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS
Best Nurse Practitioner – Bethany Lamar, CRNP
Best Surgeon – Dr. Greg Thompson
Best Urology Practice – Cullman Regional Medical Group Urology Clinic (Drs. Arbel, Sanders and Young, Nikki Brooks, Melissa Young)

BEST OF THE BEST NOMINEES
Best Doctor/Physician – Dr. Stephen Gould
Best Pediatrician – Dr. Andrew Jones, Dr. John Licata
Best Podiatrist – Dr. Robert Ocampo
Best Surgeon – Dr. D’Lisa Bitterly, Dr. John Evans, Dr. Greg Thompson
Best Nurse Practitioner – Katie Basch, Bethany Lamar
Best Healthcare Practice – Cullman Regional Medical Group Internal & Family Medicine Clinic
Best OB-GYN Practice – Cullman Regional Medical Group OB-GYN Clinic
Best Orthopedic Practice – Cullman Regional Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Best Physical Therapy Center – Cullman Regional Therapy Services
Best Walk-in Clinic – Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center
Best Employer – Cullman Regional
Best Customer Service – Cullman Regional

07/22/2026

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will be hosting a community blood drive at Cullman Regional on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The drive will take place in the Center of Excellence (COE) Conference Room in Professional Office Building 1.

Every blood donation has the potential to make a difference for patients in need. As a thank-you for donating, all donors will receive a complimentary LifeSouth T-shirt while supplies last.

07/20/2026

Every parent wants their baby to sleep safely, but with so much information out there, it can be hard to know what's best. That's why we're talking all about safe sleep in the latest episode of our Child Safety Series on the Podcast.

In this episode, pediatrician Dr. John Licata breaks down the ABCs of Safe Sleep in a way that's easy to understand, shares tips for keeping your newborn comfortable during the hot summer months, and explains why a safe sleep environment is one of the best ways to protect your baby's health.

Listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://bit.ly/4vyjNrW
Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/44B2rji

07/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming physiatrist Nandan Patel, MD to Cullman Regional Medical Group!

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is a relatively new and growing area of physician specialty care that helps patients restore mobility, reduce pain and improve quality of life. Dr. Nandan Patel will be one of few full-time physiatrists offering this care to patients in Cullman Regional's seven-county service area. He will begin seeing patients at Cullman Regional Medical Group Interventional Spine & Joint Clinic on August 31.

To learn more, please visit https://cullmanregional.com/physiatrist-nandan-patel-md-joins-cullman-regional-medical-group/

Cullman Regional is proud to welcome physiatrist Nandan Patel, MD, to the Medical Group. Dr. Patel earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham,...