Innovation at UAB Medical West: First FED

In honor of eight years of our innovative, state-of-the-art facility, we’re highlighting the top features and technologies dedicated to emergency care. Learn more about Alabama’s first freestanding emergency department and the benefits of neighborhood emergency care.  

Our freestanding emergency department is just like any other emergency center. We’re not on a hospital campus, so you can easily experience local, hassle-free medical care. This idea of community-focused emergency

care was new to Alabama, and UAB Medical West was the first team in Alabama to create a freestanding emergency department (FED). Take a look at the premier features of our FED and why neighborhood care is Alabama’s leading choice for emergency care. 

Our FED is conveniently located in your neighborhood community for quick and easy access to emergency care. Instead of navigating confusing parking lots and numerous buildings, you can pull right up to the front door in a time of medical crisis. Whether you’re experiencing abdominal pain, a broken bone, or another ailment, our local emergency department can help you. If you or a loved one is experiencing life-threatening symptoms, call 911 or visit your local emergency center, like UAB Medical West.

Like other emergency rooms, UAB Medical West’s FED is open 24 hours, seven days a week, 365 days a year. You’ll receive the same treatment as hospital-based emergency care but at a much quicker rate. If the need arises, our FED is fully capable of a seamless transition to a nearby hospital. Ambulances and helicopters can easily reach our center with our spacious emergency bay and helipad. Our team will coordinate with the receiving hospital so you receive a quick, smooth transition at every hour of the day. 

When you choose UAB Medical West, you don’t have to sacrifice convenience for world-class medical care. Our emergency center is convenient and fully equipped for all your medical needs. This 24,342 square-foot development is complete with ten exam rooms, multiple trauma rooms, board-certified emergency physicians, a full-service laboratory, X-rays, CT scans, general & vascular ultrasound rooms, and more. 

Our FED doesn’t accept appointments so that we can offer our patients the highest quality emergency care right when it’s needed. 

Medical emergencies can strike anytime, but luckily, UAB Medical West is available every hour of the day. We can evaluate, diagnose, and treat your medical problem using evidence-based technologies and detail-oriented care. You know your body best, so if you think you’re experiencing life-threatening symptoms, don’t hesitate to visit our freestanding emergency department or dial 911.