Children's of Alabama

Congratulations to Alyssa Harris, who was presented with the July 2024 DAISY Award. Her nomination read, in part, “Alyssa is that nurse that you hear or read about in fictional tales – the nurse that goes out of her way for each of her patients every time she’s on shift… She was calm, understanding, knowledgeable, and kind. She listened to us – our concerns, our immediate needs… She understood the urgency, followed correct protocol, and took action to take care of our boy… We, as parents were scared and struggling. Alyssa cared for our son and for us, too, by listening, having patience, and showing grace to a family she had never met… Her calm demeanor and resounding grace brought peace to our family during a time of crisis, and we are grateful for her.” Congratulations, Alyssa!

Our Emergency Department is always finding new ways to be prepared! They recently ran a drill using stuffed animals as patients and volunteers as family members. Hear Drew Payne talk more about the heart behind the drills. #EmergencyMedicine #PediatricMedicine #DisasterPreparedness

Meet Mark & Ophelia, two Children's of Alabama employees. Mark is the first Children’s flight nurse to reach 5,000 transports and Ophelia has worked with us since 1968. We celebrate them and the huge impact they have made at Children's! Hear their stories:

The inaugural Pediatric Emergency Medicine Symposium, hosted by the Children’s Emergency Department, was a huge success! Nurses, EMS professionals, and respiratory therapists from across the state learned more about caring for pediatric patients. They covered topics such as asthma, fever and sepsis, trauma and firearm safety, acute abdominal pain, IV access, and what to expect when sending patients to the emergency room at Children’s. Thank you to everyone who attended! #PediatricMedicine #EmergencyMedicine

We are so proud of our team members who recently attended the 35th annual ELSO Conference. Our very own Josh McCrary, ECMO Specialist and relief Primer, presented an abstract detailing the collaborative practice between ECMO and CV Services for the successful addition of an oxygenator into a VAD circuit. He and Laura Turchiano, ECMO Specialist, brought back a wealth of information to share with our team! Way to represent Children's of Alabama!

It’s Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week! Many thanks to our team members for all they do to ensure we have world class facilities for our patients, families and employees.

As we conclude our celebration of National Respiratory Care Week we would like to congratulate both Rodney Henley on receiving The Children's of Alabama Outstanding Respiratory Care Practitioner 2024 Award and Macey Howard on receiving The Kyle Mabrey Compassionate Care Award. Their peers voted on these awards, sharing their experiences and admiration for Macey and Rodney. Congratulations! #RCWeek24

We are celebrating National Respiratory Care Week! Children's of Alabama would like to recognize our respiratory therapists and the valuable contributions they make as integral members of our health care team. Please take some time to thank our remarkable respiratory therapists! #RCWeek24

As we continue to celebrate #PTMonth, we recently had KD Hill speak to our Physical and Occupational Therapy Division. KD shared his story and the direct impact physical therapy had on his recovery. We are grateful for his time and insights; our team left the in-service feeling uplifted and motivated. Thank you KD! And thank you to our PT and OT team members for providing the best care possible to our patients and their families.

We recently celebrated #SterileProcessingWeek. Our Sterile Processing team members are a vital part of our Surgical Services Division. Patients count on clean and sterile instruments. With their unwavering adherence to industry standards, best practices and policies and procedures, patient safety is never sacrificed. Join us in thanking our Sterile Processing Team for the hard work and dedication they bring to the job each and every day. Children's of Alabama recognizes you as an essential contributor to patient safety and quality service.