Healthcare
The North Baldwin Infirmary, located in Bay Minette, has established itself in the area as a top-notch healthcare facility. Developing from its roots as a 12-bed medical center, it is now the premier hospital in Baldwin County. Undergoing an extensive, $25 million expansion and renovation, completed in 2006, North Baldwin Infirmary is well equipped to handle everything from minor procedures to substantial emergency situations. This 55-bed hospital employs the finest staff, dedicated to providing exceptional care to all patients.
The diagnostic department puts patients at ease while using superior imaging devices to aid in analysis. Patients at North Baldwin Infirmary no longer have to be wary of MRIs. The open bore design of the MRI device removes the claustrophobic fear that traditional, closed MRI machines sometimes cause. Mammograms have been made more comfortable with the introduction of the MammoPad. The 3D CT creates a three-dimensional image of the desired internal organ, giving a complete picture to the physician. The 16-slice CT scanner offers an in-depth look into the body. The Picture Archiving and Communication System archives patient’s diagnostic images and allows physicians quick access to the records.
The 13-bed emergency department attends to minor to severe emergencies. The specially trained staff is outfitted with the skills to respond and treat in crisis situations. Three cardiac care rooms are set up to monitor potential heart attack patients to ensure prompt intervention.
The maternity department at North Baldwin Infirmary takes new mothers from pre-natal to post-birth. Maternity classes encompass information about pregnancy, labor, newborn care and CPR and safety. The Birth Center is a homey environment, created to make families comfortable during the birth process with overnight accommodations and plenty of options for entertainment. Sizable suites allow mothers and their newborns to remain in the same room throughout their stay. A cesarean section suite offers specialized care.
Speech, respiratory, physical and occupational therapy get patients back on their feet. A full range of laboratory services help physicians diagnose and treat. Both inpatient and outpatient surgeries are conducted in the state-of-the-art surgical suites.
The campus of North Baldwin infirmary includes Oakwood-North Baldwin's Center for Living. This 75-bed nursing home offers skilled nursing care. The North Baldwin Infirmary Wellness Center facilitates healthy living with exercise programs, fitness evaluations, personal training, a special senior program, swim lessons and wellness education.
Other medical professionals in the area provide excellent care-chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, orthopedic physicians, family physicians, gynecologists, podiatrists and more.
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