The brand-new UAB Medical West campus features a 200-bed, 9-story Level III trauma center and a corresponding 7-story medical office building.
Located in McCalla right off of I-459, this location provides more services than ever before in a beautiful, modern environment. Combining the personalized care of a community hospital with the cutting-edge resources of a leading academic medical center, UAB Medical West patients can enjoy the same high-quality care across the hospital system.
“As a rural hospital, having direct access to UAB’s network of specialists, advanced technology, and comprehensive care means our patients don’t have to travel far to receive world-class treatment,” says Keith Pennington, UAB Medical West CEO.
“The new UAB Medical West facility is a place to go for wellness as opposed to going for illness,” the CEO explains. “The healing is more than just the medicine—it’s everything around you.” This philosophy extends to the facility’s design, which physicians say actively contributes to healing. “The aesthetically pleasing environment that’s also state-of-the-art plays a big role in patient treatment and recovery,” says Dr. Matthew Reed, General Surgeon at UAB Medical West.
The new facility showcases cutting-edge medical technology including robotic surgery capabilities and state-of-the-art imaging technology. Ultimately, UAB Medical West fulfills a promise to the residents of West Jefferson County that UAB’s trusted, quality care should be accessible to everyone.
The UAB Medical West campus goes beyond accessibility by setting the care in an environment of comfort and convenience “This is a win for our patients, our local economy, and our community as a whole,” says Pennington. “UAB Medical West is proud to be part of UAB Medicine. Together, we’re improving lives—right here at home.”
To learn more about services available at UAB Medical West or to schedule an appointment, visit: medicalwesthospital.org
Location: 5000 Medical West Way, Bessemer, AL 35022.
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