Infirmary Health System Inc.

Infirmary Health System Inc., operating under the name Infirmary Health, is the largest private, not-for-profit health system in Alabama. It oversees a network of healthcare facilities and services across southern Alabama, the Florida panhandle, and southern Mississippi.

History

Infirmary Health has its roots in the establishment of Mobile Infirmary in 1910, which was initially founded through a community-based initiative by Augusta Evans Wilson. Over the years, it has expanded from a single hospital to a comprehensive health system.

Mission and Values

Infirmary Health's mission is encapsulated in the acronym LIFE, which stands for Leadership, Integrity, Family, and Excellent Service. This mission reflects the organization's commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to its communities.

Operations

Infirmary Health manages four acute care hospitals, three post-acute care facilities, a network of over sixty medical clinics, six diagnostic imaging centers, two breast centers, two freestanding emergency departments, and multiple affiliates. The system serves more than 1.5 million patients annually across eleven counties in southern Alabama and beyond.

Community Impact

Infirmary Health is actively involved in community health improvement through various programs and charitable funding. It supports local community benefit organizations and health advocacy groups. Additionally, it invests in the education of future healthcare providers by offering scholarships and educational support for nursing and other healthcare fields.

Foundations

Infirmary Health operates several non-profit hospital foundations that focus on raising funds to enhance the quality of medical care in the community. These foundations ensure that all donations remain within the local healthcare system, supporting state-of-the-art technology and services.

Recognition

Infirmary Health has been recognized for its innovative and compassionate care, utilizing cutting-edge medical technology to serve diverse healthcare needs.

Partnerships

Infirmary Health engages in strategic partnerships, such as the recent agreement with Cigna Healthcare to offer Medicare Advantage programs, further expanding healthcare access in the region.

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