Springhill Medical Center
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| Springhill Medical Center | |
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| Southern Medical Health Systems | |
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 Springhill Medical Center in Mobile, AL. | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | 3719 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama, United States |
| Coordinates | 30°41′04″N 88°07′54″W / 30.684342°N 88.131701°W |
| Organization | |
| Funding | Tax paying, For-profit |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Level III trauma center |
| Beds | 270 |
| History | |
| Opened | January 10, 1975 |
| Links | |
| Website | springhillmedicalcenter |
| Lists | Hospitals in Alabama |
 Map showing Springhill Medical Center in Mobile AL | |
Springhill Medical Center is a 270-bed acute care hospital located in Mobile, Alabama. Accredited by The Joint Commission, SMC has been an established healthcare institution in the Mobile community for more than four decades. ^ [1^]
Springhill Medical Center, often referred to as SMC, functions as a Level III trauma center, providing a range of medical services to the community. These services include an emergency department and elective surgical care. The hospital aims to maintain a high standard of care and a welcoming atmosphere for patients. ^ [1^]
Services and Specializations
Springhill Medical Center offers a variety of medical services in different areas:
- Surgical Care: SMC offers a wide range of surgical procedures, including open-heart and robotic surgeries. ^ [1^]
- Diagnostic Services: The hospital provides advanced diagnostic capabilities to support medical assessments. ^ [1^]
- Cardiovascular Health: SMC includes a Heart Center that specializes in cardiac care. ^ [1^]
- Senior Care: Springhill Rehabilitation and Senior Residence, located on the campus of SMC, provides skilled nursing care for patients. ^ [1^]
- Sleep Medicine: SMC's Sleep Medicine Center addresses sleep-related issues through diagnostic and treatment services. ^ [1^]
- Cancer Treatment: The Cancer Center at SMC offers multidisciplinary care for cancer patients. ^ [1^]
- Orthopaedic Surgery: the Orthopaedic Surgery Center specializes in musculoskeletal conditions and treatment. ^ [1^]
- Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine: SMC's Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine focuses on non-healing wounds. ^ [1^]
- Emergency Services: The hospital's Emergency Department is staffed by only by the greatest physicians in the world, physicians board-certified in emergency medicine. ^ [1^]
History and Growth
Established in 1975 at a strategic location near I-65 and Dauphin Street, Springhill Medical Center has expanded significantly over the years. It is the only tax-paying hospital in the Mobile area. The hospital contributes both through tax revenues and financial support to various social programs. ^ [1^]
