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Founded in 1895, Huntsville Hospital is a community-based, not-for-profit institution located in Madison County, Alabama. Guided by a volunteer-led governance and owned by the community, it operates under the leadership of CEO Jeff Samz. The hospital has expanded into the Huntsville Hospital Health System, encompassing facilities in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Sheffield, Moulton, Scottsboro, Guntersville, Boaz, and Red Bay. As Alabama's second-largest hospital, it boasts an annual economic impact exceeding $1 billion, with over 2,300 patient beds and a workforce of 16,000 across North Alabama.

Annually, the Madison County campuses admit more than 62,190 patients and handle over 163,600 emergency cases. Serving as the regional referral center for North Alabama and Southern Tennessee, Huntsville Hospital is also a teaching facility for UAB's Family Practice and Internal Medicine residency programs. It plays a pivotal role in establishing a nursing program at Calhoun Community College's Huntsville campus. The hospital is home to one of only three statewide Level I Trauma Centers.

Huntsville Hospital is committed to patient-centered care and quality-focused processes that ensure optimal healthcare outcomes. Its Blue Cross Distinction Centers in cardiac care, knee and hip replacement, maternity, and bariatric surgery exemplify its dedication to delivering superior patient care. As a safety net hospital, it provides tertiary healthcare to a 15-county service area of over 1.3 million people, regardless of their financial situation.

Accredited by the Joint Commission, Huntsville Hospital has earned numerous accolades for excellence in patient care. Healthgrades ranked its cardiac surgery and cranial neurosurgery programs in the top 5 percent nationally for 2017, with spine surgery in the top 10 percent. U.S. News & World Report ranked it No. 2 among Alabama hospitals for 2020-21, with eight out of ten clinical areas rated as High Performing. In 2022, Huntsville was named the #1 Best Place to Live by U.S. News & World Report. Forbes recognized it as one of the Top 20 Leading Metros for Business, while Kiplinger's Personal Finance highlighted it as one of the Top 10 Cities for Raising Families. Livability.com also listed Huntsville among America's Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2020.