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Foley, Ala. – Baldwin Health is proud to announce that Machelle Brown, PA-C, has joined the Baldwin Health Medical Group and is now seeing patients in Foley at 619 E Laurel Ave Foley, Alabama 36535. Ms. Brown brings extensive clinical experience and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered family medicine to the Gulf Coast community she proudly calls home. As a long-time local resident, she understands the importance of accessible primary care close to family, work and everyday l... ... Read More

Fairhope, Ala. – Baldwin Health is proud to announce that Christopher Clarke, M.D., board certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care and internal medicine, has joined the Baldwin Health Medical Group and is now seeing patients in Fairhope at: 8096 Twin Beech Rd., Suite 250 Fairhope, Alabama 36532 Dr. Clarke brings advanced training and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care to the Gulf Coast community he proudly calls home. As a local resident, he understan... ... Read More

FOLEY, AL – Baldwin Health is proud to announce that Willis Nichols, M.D., FACS, has been named the winner of the 2026 Best of Baldwin award for General Surgery. This prestigious honor, determined by the votes of the Baldwin County community, recognizes Dr. Nichols for his clinical excellence, surgical expertise, and unwavering commitment to patient care. As a board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Nichols has become a cornerstone of the Baldwin Health Medical Group. He is widely recognized for his profic... ... Read More

FOLEY, Ala. - Baldwin Health is once again bringing the community together this March for its annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, an initiative aimed at fighting hunger and supporting families in need across Baldwin County. The 2026 drive builds on the success of last year’s campaign, which resulted in the collection of more than 1,835 jars of assorted nut butters. Donations were distributed to local food assistance organizations, including Ecumenical Ministries of Baldwin County and Feeding the Gu... ... Read More

Lillian, AL — Baldwin Health is pleased to announce that Sherry Roper, certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP), has joined the Baldwin Health medical staff and is now seeing patients at the Baldwin Health location in Lillian. Roper brings years of clinical experience caring for patients across a wide range of health care settings, with a strong background in family practice, orthopedics and hospital-based care. As a certified registered nurse practitioner, she is known for her compassionate, pati... ... Read More

Foley, Ala. — Baldwin Health is inviting the Baldwin County community to its first annual Christmas Extravaganza, a new holiday tradition featuring music, lights and family activities. The celebration will take place on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Baldwin Health main campus. The large-scale holiday event marks the kickoff of Baldwin Health’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Party, a festive gathering designed to bring families, neighbors and friends together during the holiday sea... ... Read More

FOLEY, Ala. — November 13, 2025. Baldwin Health has been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that sets the standard for hospital safety, quality, and transparency. The honor places Baldwin Health among the safest hospitals in the nation for protecting patients from preventable harm, infections, and medical errors. “Earning an ‘A’ from Leapfrog is a direct reflection of the dedication our team shows every day,” said Margaret Roley, chief executi... ... Read More

FOLEY, Ala. (October 31, 2025) — Baldwin Health is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its partnership with the Parkinson’s Support Group, founded by local advocate J. Gary Ellis. Over the past year, the collaboration has continued to grow, providing expanded education, resources and community support for individuals living with Parkinson's disease in Baldwin County and surrounding areas. “We’re not simply gathering to talk. We’re gathering to act, to learn, to move, to support each other. Wi... ... Read More

Foley, AL — Baldwin Health is proud to announce the grand opening and dedication of the Wayne T. Smith Atrium, its newly redeveloped main lobby, with full patient use beginning Monday, October 20, 2025. This milestone marks a powerful step forward in the hospital’s mission to deliver health care with compassion, efficiency, and a future-focused vision for the Baldwin County region. The Wayne T. Smith Atrium is a bold reinvention of how patients and visitors begin their care journey. The redesigned space... ... Read More

FOLEY, Ala. — Baldwin Health has earned four 2025 Women’s Choice Awards, ranking among the nation’s best hospitals for patient safety, heart care, emergency care and knee and hip replacement. “Being able to help women find the best health care available is what drives us,” said Kathi Waldhof, program administrator and account executive of the Women’s Choice Award. “Women often see online reviews that skew negative, but our award relies on rigorous clinical data, patient safety metrics and patient recomm... ... Read More