East Alabama Health

East Alabama Health High quality, compassionate health care. At East Alabama Health, our mission is to provide high quality, compassionate health care.

Our core purpose - our mission as an organization - is simple, yet important. We focus on providing the best possible care for every patient, every time, and to do so with empathy, kindness and caring. In order to achieve our vision of being a national leader in quality, cost and service, East Alabama Health has made a commitment to the continued pursuit of excellence with all of our partners to i

mprove the quality of life for those we serve, to measure our progress against the highest standards in quality of care and quality of service, and to be fiscally responsible with our assets. The main hospital location, East Alabama Medical Center, is a 314-bed regional referral center located in Opelika, Ala., that serves a 11-county area and employs around 3,900 people. East Alabama Health is Lee County’s second largest employer. Among the many services that East Alabama Medical Center and EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital provide are cardiovascular services and cancer treatment. East Alabama Health also operates additional services, including RehabWorks, the Diabetes & Nutrition Center, the Wound Treatment Center, Sleep Health Center and the Auburn University Medical Clinic. For more information, please visit www.eastalabamahealth.org.

Join us for the 22nd Annual Think Pink on Saturday, October 10 as our community comes together to support those impacted...
08/10/2026

Join us for the 22nd Annual Think Pink on Saturday, October 10 as our community comes together to support those impacted by breast cancer!

This meaningful event celebrates survivors, stands alongside those currently in treatment, and honors the lives of those we remember. Enjoy a morning of live entertainment, local vendors and family-friendly activities while helping support the EAMC Foundation Breast Health Fund, which provides access to breast cancer detection and care for uninsured and underserved women across East Alabama.

🎀 Register early to guarantee your preferred t-shirt size: www.eastalabamahealth.org/thinkpink

For nearly 50 years, Dr. Arvind Kamath has cared for generations of families in Chambers County, building lasting relati...
08/07/2026

For nearly 50 years, Dr. Arvind Kamath has cared for generations of families in Chambers County, building lasting relationships through compassion, trust and a commitment to listening. As Dr. Kamath says, "The measure of success for any physician is the ability to listen and not be in a rush." That philosophy has guided his care for thousands of patients throughout his career.

Please join us as we celebrate and honor Dr. Kamath's extraordinary years of service and the lasting impact he has made in our community.

📅 Thursday, August 20
🕔 5 – 7 p.m. ET
📍 EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital, Main Lobby
4800 48th Street, Valley, AL 36854

Everyone is welcome to stop by, share memories and help us thank Dr. Kamath for his decades of dedication to the Valley community.

Read more about Dr. Kamath's remarkable career and legacy here: www.eastalabamahealth.org/news-and-media/steadfast-presence-arvind-kamath-md-reflects-half-century-serving-chambers-county.

Please join us in welcoming Michael Castro, M.D., MSc to East Alabama Health!Dr. Castro is a board-certified pathologist...
08/07/2026

Please join us in welcoming Michael Castro, M.D., MSc to East Alabama Health!

Dr. Castro is a board-certified pathologist at East Alabama Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine, where he also received his Master of Science in Biomedical Research. At VCU Health, he completed his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology, followed by fellowships in hematopathology and cytopathology.

Passionate about advancing patient care through accurate diagnoses and high-quality laboratory medicine, Dr. Castro is committed to helping guide treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes.

Welcome to the team, Dr. Castro!

Interested in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)? East Alabama Health is now accepting applications from non-empl...
08/05/2026

Interested in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)? East Alabama Health is now accepting applications from non-employees for the Fall 2027 on-site LPN Program in partnership with Chattahoochee Valley Community College.

Join us for one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more about the program, application process and what to expect.

📅 Information Sessions:
• Monday, August 10 at 5:30 p.m. – https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2Y5YzJkZjMtY2Y4My00NDc3LTg1OTctNmIwNzA0MDc2NTM5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229d9a1cb2-9f64-4e01-a5ea-b8addce71683%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2241d4ffb7-569c-42a6-ac2c-66d559ab3db3%22%7d
• Tuesday, August 11at 5 p.m. – https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2Y5YzJkZjMtY2Y4My00NDc3LTg1OTctNmIwNzA0MDc2NTM5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229d9a1cb2-9f64-4e01-a5ea-b8addce71683%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2241d4ffb7-569c-42a6-ac2c-66d559ab3db3%22%7d

Our LPN Program allows students to earn their Licensed Practical Nursing degree in just three semesters while getting paid to attend classes and clinicals. East Alabama Health covers tuition, books and fees, and graduates are eligible to step into LPN roles after licensure. Classes are held at the East Alabama Health Education Center in Auburn, with clinical experiences at East Alabama Health facilities. Participants commit to working with East Alabama Health for two years following graduation.

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Please join us in welcoming Jacqueline Morris, M.D. to East Alabama Health!Dr. Morris is a general surgeon practicing at...
08/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jacqueline Morris, M.D. to East Alabama Health!

Dr. Morris is a general surgeon practicing at the Surgical Clinic, P.C. She has special interests in robotic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and hernia surgery, and is committed to providing high-quality surgical care while helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes for every patient.

Originally from Montgomery, Ala., Dr. Morris earned her medical degree at UAB and completed her general surgery residency at Prisma Health Upstate in Greenville, SC.

Welcome, Dr. Morris!

Join Auburn University College of Nursing and East Alabama Health for Understanding Pregnancy, an educational class desi...
08/04/2026

Join Auburn University College of Nursing and East Alabama Health for Understanding Pregnancy, an educational class designed to help expectant mothers and their support person feel informed, confident and prepared throughout pregnancy.

🗓 Tuesday, August 11 from 6-8 p.m.
📍 EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital – Valley, AL
💲 Free to attend

During the class, you’ll learn what to expect at prenatal visits, how your body changes throughout each trimester, healthy nutrition and weight gain during pregnancy, as well as important information about gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension.

Registration is required, and only the expectant mother needs to register. Each registrant may bring one support person at no additional cost.

🔗Register here: www.eastalabamahealth.org/event/2026/08/11/understanding-pregnancy.

The future of health care is bright! Our 2026 Pathways to Purpose Day Camps brought together students from across our co...
08/04/2026

The future of health care is bright! Our 2026 Pathways to Purpose Day Camps brought together students from across our community for an exciting, hands-on look at the many careers available in healthcare.

Throughout the summer, campers explored the hospital, practiced clinical skills, connected with healthcare professionals during career chats, participated in interactive team challenges, and gained valuable insight into what it’s like to work in the medical field.

We hope each student left feeling inspired, empowered, and excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.

Opelika’s Neighborhood Mobile Wellness Clinic August Schedule! 🚌📆Friday, August 7 - 1706 Toomer Street📆Thursday, August ...
08/03/2026

Opelika’s Neighborhood Mobile Wellness Clinic August Schedule! 🚌

📆Friday, August 7 - 1706 Toomer Street
📆Thursday, August 13 - 1944 Opelika Road (Old Elks Lodge)
📆Thursday, August 20 - 1000 Samford Court
📆Friday, August 28 - 3740 Pepperell Parkway

The traveling wellness clinic provides disease prevention resources and screening for chronic illness, including:
🩺Blood pressure checks
🩺Glucose screening and monitoring
🩺Referral to appropriate community resources as needed

This is a walk-in clinic only. No appointment is needed. To learn more, visit www.eastalabamahealth.org/living-well/opelikas-neighborhood-mobile-wellness-clinic.

Teamwork extends far beyond our hospital walls! Yesterday, members of the East Alabama Health team joined community volu...
07/31/2026

Teamwork extends far beyond our hospital walls!

Yesterday, members of the East Alabama Health team joined community volunteers at the United Way Campaign Kickoff to help pack 50,000 meals for local senior adults and children.

We’re grateful to our employees for giving their time to support our community both in and outside of our health system!

🎉 Congratulations to the second graduating class of East Alabama Health's on-site LPN Program in partnership with Chatta...
07/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the second graduating class of East Alabama Health's on-site LPN Program in partnership with Chattahoochee Valley Community College!

Yesterday, we celebrated nine outstanding East Alabama Health employees who have officially earned their LPN pins: Kissimmee Abner, Brittany Ferrell Graham, Madison Gargus, Tiffany Gilder, Skyelar Goss, Dekela Hunter, Brittany Jones, Stephanie Pagan, and LaQuanza Smith.

🏆 Special recognitions include:
• Spirit of Nursing – Brittany Jones
• Clinical Excellence (Traditional) – Skyelar Goss
• Clinical Excellence (Apprentice) – Kissimmee Abner
• Florence Nightingale Award – LaQuanza Smith

Thank you to Chattahoochee Valley Community College, our instructors and everyone who has helped make this partnership possible. Together, we are continuing to invest in the future of nursing and strengthen the healthcare workforce in our community.

Graduates, we are proud to celebrate this milestone with you and look forward to all you'll accomplish in your nursing careers.

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2000 Pepperell Pkwy
Opelika, AL
36801

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