DeKalb Family Medicine

Name :

DeKalb Family Medicine

Address  :

1357 Old Water Works Road SW

Town  :

Fort Payne

State  :

Alabama

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

35968

Phone  :

2568442911

Web URL  :

DeKalb Family Medicine
Specialization
  • Daibetes, Endocrinology
  • Immunology
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 134

Speciality Type :

  • Single Speciality : High blood pressure
  • Thyroid disorders, High cholesterol


Description

Welcome to DeKalb Regional Medical Center a 134bed notforprofit community hospital located in beautiful Fort Payne Alabama We are the major provider of healthcare services for residents of DeKalb County and adjacent communities in western Georgia Established in 1986 by the DeKalb County Hospital Association DeKalb Regional joined the Huntsville Hospital Health System in April 2024 HH Health System is a network of community hospitals that serve as the healthcare safety net for the Tennessee Valley region

Quality Care Close To Home
DeKalb Regional Medical Center is committed to providing quality care close to home The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center In 2023 DeKalb Regional was recognized by the American Heart amp Stroke Association with the Get With The Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award Additionally the hospital was one of seven in Alabama to receive an ldquoArdquo grade from The Leapfrog Group

Our Mission
To provide highquality care and coordinated services that improve the health of our communities

Our Vision
To be the choice for care and careers in the communities we serve

Our Values
Safety
Compassion
Integrity
Excellence
Innovation
Accountability
Diversity
Equity
Inclusion
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