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Highlands Medical Center updates Jackson County Commission on staffing, facilities and capital plans
Summary
Ashley Bailey, president of Highlands Medical Center, briefed the Jackson County Commission on pension matters, the regional acquisition of Crestwood Medical Center, upcoming hiring needs, relocation of the wound clinic to the hospital's 5th floor, and planned capital improvements.
Ashley Bailey, president of Highlands Medical Center, provided a multi-topic update to the Jackson County Commission during the Feb. 9 work session.
Bailey discussed the hospital’s pension and described workforce needs, noting several upcoming positions the facility is looking to fill. She reported that Huntsville Hospital Health System has acquired Crestwood Medical Center (an item presented as background on regional system changes) and outlined planned capital improvements at Highlands. Bailey also said the hospital’s wound clinic will relocate to the fifth floor of Highlands Hospital.
Chairman Bill Nance thanked Bailey for the update during closing remarks. The presentation was provided as information to county leaders; the transcript records no formal action or funding decision tied directly to the hospital briefing.
