Posted in Health care, Latest News & Information, Relocating on September 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Huntsville Hospital recognized for quality in heart and stroke care
Huntsville Hospital, the region’s largest not-for-profit hospital, is included in the August edition of U.S. News & World Report for reaching a higher standard of care for patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke as recommended by the American Heart & Stroke Associations.
Huntsville Hospital [...]
Posted in Health care, Lessons Learned on August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Several employees of HQAMC-Forward have expressed different issues and/or concerns regarding health care in the area. This is just a reminder that we discussed this topic in depth in this post and also did a video story on the issue.
There is also a health care relocation checklist developed that may assist you.
And as always, both local [...]
Posted in Health care, Lessons Learned, Questions & Answers, Relocating on April 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The April 17 Lessons Learned Brown Bag was a huge success. Lots of HQAMC and USASAC employees attended to ask questions regarding the move to Huntsville. Below is a list of topics discussed during the brown bag and related links and information for your reference.
**Note: there is also a posting titled Lessons Learned from the Advance Team [...]
Posted in Health care, Interviews, Latest News & Information, Questions & Answers, Relocating on March 27, 2008 | 4 Comments »
AMC News Dispatch 2008 Edition 6: Health care in the Tennessee Valley
Beth Clemons speaks with health care providers in Huntsville, Ala., to discuss the impacts of BRAC on the health care systems in the Tennessee Valley region. Related story
Posted in Health care, Latest News & Information, Questions & Answers, Relocating on March 25, 2008 | 6 Comments »
30 days or more Prior to Move
Consult Health Insurance representative to obtain a list of approved providers in your new location and make any necessary changes to your policy.
Research the medical capabilities and facilities via the internet and other informational sources.
Utilize Physician Referral Hotlines:
Crestwood Medical Center (256) 429-5000
Huntsville Hospital 866-581-BRAC (2722)
AMA Doctor Finders
Dentists
Make copies of [...]
Posted in Health care, Latest News & Information, Local News (AL), Questions & Answers, Relocating on March 12, 2008 | 8 Comments »
With the BRAC move of AMC to Redstone Arsenal only two years away employees at Fort Belvoir interested in making the transition have begun collecting information and planning. Many employees have expressed concern over the availability of health care providers in the Tennessee Valley region.
Several articles have been published in the Huntsville Times that address [...]
Posted in Health care, Latest News & Information, Relocating on January 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Many of you have expressed concern of the healthcare in the Huntsville area. ADVON team member Mike Edwards recently submitted a blog outlining his experiences and lessons learned (read it here http://hqamcbrac.wordpress.com/2007/11/01/lessons-learned-from-my-move-to-redstone/#comment-58).
To update you all, here is some information that was provided by the Tennessee Valley BRAC commission regarding what they are doing to address [...]
Posted in Health care, Lessons Learned, Relocating on November 1, 2007 | 15 Comments »
By Mike Edwards, AMC Transformation Team
Well, it’s been one month since my PCS. Here are some things that I have learned since moving here.
Bring a letter from your current utility company stating that you have been a good customer. The Huntsville Utility Company will charge you a $300.00 deposit if you do not have a letter to [...]
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