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Enterprise, AL – Medical Center Enterprise has developed an exciting new initiative designed to empower our community to live longer, healthier lives. Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life is a FREE 12-day, longevity-focused email series launching on Sept. 15. According to the CDC, Americans’ average lifespan is longer than ever – 74.8 years for men and 80 for women. But Americans’ healthspan – how long a person is healthy and free of disease – is decreasing. Baby Boomers are more likely t... ... Read More

Complex processes contribute to health and well-being Enterprise, Alabama – We’re repeatedly told getting a good night’s sleep is important and Dr. William Gammill, a primary care physician with Professional Medical Associates, wants you to know some of the reasons why. Dr. Gammill says your overall health and well-being directly benefit from the complex internal work going on while you sleep. Sleep frees your body and brain to experience important changes and processes that, if not completed, can lead ... ... Read More

Enterprise, AL - The recent diagnosis of former President Joe Biden with an aggressive form of prostate cancer underscores the importance of routine screening for men as they age. However, according to a recent poll from the American Cancer Society, nearly two-thirds of men aged 55-69 have not been screened for prostate cancer. Dr. Beverly Jordan, primary care physician with Professional Medical Associates, says those at average risk of prostate cancer should talk with their doctor about screening aroun... ... Read More

To celebrate National Doctors’ Day this year, Medical Center Enterprise is donating $1,000 each to Meredith’s Miracles and First Methodist Church of Enterprise Angel Tree in honor of its medical staff. Doctors’ Day is celebrated on March 30 to acknowledge the contributions of doctors and medical staff to patients and the community. Last month, the physicians decided to support Meredith’s Miracles and First Methodist Church of Enterprise Angel Tree. Meredith’s Miracles is a non-profit organization that s... ... Read More

Drive collects over 1,300 jars for Coffee County Family Services, who shared it with partnering agencies ENTERPRISE, AL – To help address hunger in our community, Medical Center Enterprise donated over 1,300 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to Coffee County Family Services. CCFS then contacted partnering agencies to come and share the love, dividing the donation to ensure all families in need would be covered. All of that peanut butter was donated by Medical Center Enterprise employees, med... ... Read More

Enterprise, AL (April 2025) – Medical Center Enterprise provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with over 111,700 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the health system is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizations and contributing to the area economy. In its most recent Community Benefit Report, Medical Center Enterprise’s impact totaled an estimated... ... Read More

Know the Difference Between Heartburn and a Heart Attack Enterprise, AL – As the Christmas holidays approach, many Americans look forward to all of the festivities, spending time with family and friends, and indulging in traditional holiday dishes. But, what many people don’t know is that during the holiday season there may also be a higher risk of two health conditions - heartburn and heart attack. “These conditions are not the same and not related, but sometimes they can be hard to tell apart,” said D... ... Read More

ENTERPRISE, AL – A growing trend in orthopedics reveals that younger people are undergoing hip and knee replacements, raising questions about the optimal age to undergo these procedures. According to the American Academy of Orthopedics, by 2030, people younger than 65 will account for more than half of hip replacements and more than 60 percent of knee replacements. Only an orthopedic surgeon can help determine if a joint replacement is appropriate for a younger person, but they are becoming increasingly... ... Read More

Enterprise, AL – The midpoint of the year is a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you will get the most out of plan benefits, especially if you have already met the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once an individual meets the deductible and out of pocket maximum, making the second half of the year an opportune time to schedule any necessary or elective medical procedures that may have been post... ... Read More

Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community Enterprise, Alabama, April 23, 2024 – Over the course of 2023, Medical Center Enterprise played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 114,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of MCE Medical Group physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 32,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients ... ... Read More