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New Year, New State-of-the-Art Facility in West Jefferson County, AL

Our 412,000-square-foot, 9-story hospital with 200 beds and a 127,000-square-foot, 7-story medical office building opened in August 2024.

At UAB Medical West, we’re always expanding our facilities to better accommodate our patients. Recently, our brand new state-of-the-art hospital opened in Bessemer, AL. It features a 412,000-square-foot, nine-story hospital with 200 beds and a 127,000-square-foot, seven-story medical office building (MOB). Below, we explore features of the new campus, which are designed to promote an environment of wellness and healing. 

Features of Our Facility

From the moment you arrive at our facility, you will be greeted by a beautiful, natural setting. Our pond and walking trails are open for all to explore. We bring this natural beauty indoors as each floor of the hospital is named after a plant native to the state of Alabama

Level 1 – Cahaba Lily 

On the first floor, you’ll find the main entrance to the hospital. There, you can register for appointments, browse our gift shop, pick up prescriptions at the retail pharmacy, or enjoy a meal in our dining room. These shared spaces include rocking chairs, fireplaces, and work created by local artists to showcase a welcoming environment. 

Level 2 – Wild Hyacinth

Understanding the role that one’s spirituality plays in one’s health is essential for healing, which is why our second floor is home to the chapel. All faith traditions and practices are welcome. We have chaplains on-site who offer counseling to those of all religious backgrounds. 

The second floor is also home to our surgical services, featuring robotic surgery and 12 operating rooms. We perform various types of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive options, which require little downtime and, often, no stay. 

Level 3 – Azalea

The third floor of our hospital is devoted to women’s health, including our maternity ward. We offer comprehensive women’s health services beyond pregnancy care, including regular examinations and contraceptives. It’s part of our devotion to caring for our patients, regardless of their life stage. 

Level 4 – Wild Hydrangea

On the fourth floor of our facility, you can find a variety of specialties, including:

  • Primary Care
  • Orthopedics
  • Gastroenterology
  • ENT

This floor is also where our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is located. If you are visiting someone in the ICU, please be mindful of special visiting hours, which are daily from:

  • 10-11 AM 
  • 2-3 PM 
  • 8-9 PM

For more hospital visitor information, please contact us. Our team would be happy to answer your questions and make your visit as pleasant an experience as possible.

Level 5 – Honeysuckle 

Understanding the connection between mental health and physical health, we’ve devoted the fifth floor of our facility to rehabilitative care. This includes geriatric psychiatry, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Wound Care, Outpatient Physical Therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and more. 

Level 6 – Flowering Dogwood

On the sixth floor of our facility, you can find various specialties, which include:

  • Cardiology 
  • Pulmonology
  • Oncology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Rheumatology

It’s part of our commitment to providing comprehensive care in one location. 

Level 7 – Wisteria

At UAB Medical West, our leadership is involved in day-to-day life at our facilities. That is why our administrative offices are located inside our hospital on the seventh floor. This allows our team to be more accessible to patients, staff members, and guests who need our guidance. 

Level 8 & 9 – Southern Magnolia & Tulip Poplar

The top two floors of our hospital are devoted to patient care. You will find rooms with features designed with your comfort in mind during your stay with us. We understand that preparing for or recovering from a medical procedure can be stressful, so we try to create as relaxing an environment as possible. 

What to Expect When Visiting Our New Facility 

Whether you’re a patient or just visiting, UAB Medical West strives to provide a welcoming environment at each of our facilities. For your convenience, free, on-campus parking is available, including in our garage, which connects to the second floor. If preferred, paid valet parking is also available at the main entrance.

As a visitor, you are welcome every day between 10 AM and 8 PM. For patient comfort and safety, it is best for there to be no more than two visitors at a time per room. If you cannot make it in for a visit, you can directly call a patient’s room if you know their room number. To locate a patient in the hospital, call us at (205) 481-7000.

Find Quality Care at UAB Medical West

Regardless of what your healthcare needs are, the UAB Medical West team is here to help you meet them. Our specialists can find the treatment you need to heal from nearly any injury or illness in a comfortable, welcoming environment. To learn more about our medical facilities and the services we offer, contact us today.

Explore Your Care Options at UAB Medical West

When suffering from an injury or illness, you want fast, effective healing from professionals who care. The specialists at any of UAB Medical West’s facilities can help you explore your options. For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our team members, contact us today.

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