Baldwin Health Reports on its Care for the Baldwin County Community in 2025
4/3/2026
FOLEY, AL – With more than 434,000 patient encounters last year, Baldwin Health delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the Baldwin County community. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing more than $423 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care provided, capital dollars reinvested in services and facilities, employee payroll, charitable projects, and payment of more than $13 million in taxes supporting local schools and infrastructure.
Capital investments of $179 million supported the modernization of the 142-bed hospital in Foley and the recruitment of physicians across primary care and specialized service lines.
A major milestone in the health system’s impact has been the expansion of its OB/GYN and women’s health department, and the delivery of more than 600 babies in 2025. With the addition of OB/GYN Brent Whiddon, M.D. and midwife Kim Pope, CNM, to its medical staff, Baldwin Health is contributing to women’s health by offering patients more personalized birthing and wellness options.
The health system also expanded its gastroenterology (GI) department with the recruitment of Ronald Jordan, M.D. By bringing on specialized expertise, Baldwin Health has successfully decreased wait times for patients to receive preventative screenings, such as colonoscopies, especially since timely access to GI care leads to earlier detection and better long-term outcomes.
These advancements are complemented by the opening of the health system’s new Specialty Surgical Center (ASC) in Foley, a joint venture designed to provide quality outpatient procedures in a convenient setting. From general surgery to advanced orthopedic procedures that get patients back to their daily activities, Baldwin Health is providing advanced surgical care within reach. “We are here to care for our patients and the place we all call home,” said Margaret Roley, chief executive officer of Baldwin Health. “Health is central to quality of life, and we offer advanced medical services here in Foley and the surrounding coastal communities to make it easy to access the care you need. It’s our privilege to transform lives every day, helping patients manage their health at every stage of life.”
Emergency medicine also remains a critical service, with nearly 59,000 visits to the emergency room at Baldwin Health and its affiliated Baldwin Health Freestanding ED in Gulf Shores. Life-saving medically necessary care was provided to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, with nearly $130 million in charity and uncompensated care in 2025.
Beyond the clinical setting, Baldwin Health is dedicated to addressing the social determinants of health. Through financial donations and acts of service, the health system supports local charitable and community organizations including Ecumenical Ministries Inc. and the Sea Glass Initiative. Their third annual Jars of Love drive resulted in the collection of more than 1,800 jars of peanut and other nut butters to help combat food insecurity across Baldwin County.
A payroll of more than $93 million supports the delivery of around-the-clock care by a team of physicians, nurses, and support staff who are passionate about serving their neighbors. “We have immense gratitude for every member of our team, and we are investing in resources to support them and a culture that attracts and retains these talented people,” said Roley.
This commitment to the future also includes a robust graduate medical education program, currently home to 30 resident physicians specializing in family medicine. By fostering an environment of mentorship, Baldwin Health is facilitating a potential and high-quality pipeline of primary care providers dedicated to the Alabama Gulf Coast for decades to come.
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