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ENTERPRISE, AL (March 28, 2023) – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Medical Center Enterprise has donated the peanut butter to Coffee County Family Services. All of that peanut butter was donated by Medical Center Enterprise employees during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. According to Joey Hester, CEO, a large percentage of residents in the Coffee County area struggle to put food on the table. The Jars of Love Pe... ... Read More

Enterprise, AL – Cases of COVID-19 are soaring due to the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Dr. Paul Richard, Medical Center Enterprise hospitalist, shares what you need to know about the virus. Omicron appears to spread more easily than the original COVID virus and the Delta variant. Highly transmissible, Omicron moves quickly from person to person, primarily increasing infections and hospitalizations among the unvaccinated along with some breakthrough cases. “Vaccination remains the best way to reduc... ... Read More

Enterprise, AL, March 26, 2021 – The thought of having surgery for a nagging injury or lingering pain can make some patients feel uneasy. But, as many experts have said over the last few months, it is extremely important not to neglect medical needs during the pandemic. Patients can feel confident seeking the medical care they need at Medical Center Enterprise. Numerous steps have been put in place to keep patients safe during their visits, including: Screening all visitors for COVID-19 exposure and sym... ... Read More

Pay attention to the warning signs and don’t let the pandemic stop you Enterprise, AL, March 26, 2021 – We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same – we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain tissue. Medical Center Enterprise ... ... Read More

MCE welcomed over 900 newborns in 2020 and is prepared to deliver more this year Enterprise, AL, March 26, 2021 – The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the labor and delivery team at Medical Center Enterprise over the past year. Hundreds of infants have taken their first breath at the hospital and been a welcome sight in the midst of the global pandemic. While the virus has changed many things in the world – the hospital’s childbirth center and nursery are a pleasant constant, located in a s... ... Read More

ENTERPRISE, AL. – June26, 2020 – Medical Center Enterprise has appointed Chad McCollough as Chief Nursing Officer. Chad has served in leadership and management roles throughout most of his career in healthcare, most recently as Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at MCE for the past 10 years. In addition to serving in administrative roles, he has worked as a phlebotomist, monitor tech, emergency department charge nurse, house supervisor, and nursing director. Born in Italy, Chad’s family moved to Enterprise... ... Read More

Medical Center Enterprise names Employee and Directors of the year for 2018. Frank Teemer, Certified Phlebotomist, was selected as the Employee of the Year, Juston Carpenter, Director of Respiratory Therapy, was selected as the Clinical Manager of the Year and Lakeisha McLeod, Director of Nutrition Services, was selected as the Nonclinical Manger of the Year. Teemer, Carpenter and McLeod were all chosen after being nominated through MCE’s Community Cares program which is voted on by MCE’s entire workfor... ... Read More

American Heart Association Award recognizes Medical Center Enterprise commitment to quality stroke care Enterprise, AL - Medical Center Enterprise has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Silver Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scient... ... Read More

Medical Center Enterprise Receives Premier HIIN Award for Excellence in Patient Safety Across the Board Enterprise, AL- Medical Center Enterprise has been recognized by Premier Inc. as a recipient of the Premier Hospital Improvement Innovation Network (HIIN) Excellence in Patient Safety Across the Board Award. This award recognizes Medical Center Enterprise’s commitment and execution, from the C- suite to the bedside, to creating a culture of patient safety and for delivery of high quality, safe, reliab... ... Read More

Enterprise, Alabama, January 12, 2018 – This flu season is striking hard and wide across the country, creating anxiety for individuals who are vulnerable to serious complications. As with any illness, it’s important to learn and follow steps that can protect you and your loved ones from contracting the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists four important steps to reduce your risk of infection: Wash your hands consistently throughout the day. Hand washing is still one of the m... ... Read More