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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

ENTERPRISE, AL – This year, to celebrate National Doctor’s Day, Medical Center Enterprise found a unique way to thank the providers who serve our community and hospitals. In lieu of gifts, Medical Center Enterprise donated money to two local charities, Wiregrass Emergency Pregnancy Services and FaithMed Clinic. “We are incredibly honored to celebrate our medical providers who serve our community,” said Joey Hester, CEO of Medical Center Enterprise. “We are fortunate to have them and want to acknowledge ... ... Read More

ENTERPRISE, AL (March 25, 2024) – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Medical Center Enterprise is donating 3,120 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to Coffee County Family Services. All of that peanut butter was donated by Medical Center Enterprise employees, medical staff members, board of directors, businesses, and volunteers during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. According to Lisa Fenner, MCE marketin... ... Read More

Enterprise, AL – It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Pre... ... Read More