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ENTERPRISE, Alabama – Michael (Mike) Lee has been named 2014 Employee of the Year for Medical Center Enterprise (MCE). The recognition is the highest honor a hospital employee can receive. Employees are nominated for the award based on their commitment to patient care, their professionalism and their contributions on the job. Mike was chosen from among 410 employees for the recognition. “Each employee plays an important role in delivering quality care and creating the best possible experience for our pa... ... Read More

Medical Center Enterprise seeks to educate and enroll uninsured community members As part of the Affordable Care Act, most U.S. citizens were required to have health insurance beginning in 2014. In 2015, there is a penalty if you’re not excluded for a particular reason. Wondering why health insurance is so important, we sat down with Rich Ellis, Chief Executive Officer of Medical Center Enterprise to find out. What is health insurance? ELLIS: Health insurance is a contract between you and an insurance c... ... Read More

Even if you’re young, you’re not invincible. Accidents can happen to anyone. Be prepared. Get health insurance. The health professionals at Medical Center Enterprise offer these top 10 reasons for enrolling for health insurance. 10. Without health insurance, you may not be able to afford medical care when you or a family member needs it. 9. People with health insurance are more likely to see their doctor before their condition worsens and becomes more expensive to treat. Individuals who have diabetes an... ... Read More

Enterprise, AL – Medical Center Enterprise recently announced the newly elected Medical Executive Committee for 2015. This 5-member committee serves as the governing body for the hospitals over 50 member medical staff. Medical Center Enterprise would like to welcome the follow physicians to the Medical Executive Committee for 2015: Dr. Bill Reynolds, Chief of the Medical Staff Dr. Bill Reynolds, an Internal Medicine Physician at Enterprise Medical Clinic and a member of the medical staff at Medical Cent... ... Read More

The flu virus continues to spread across the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) closely tracking the number of confirmed cases and urging stringent precautions to minimize its impact. Medical Center Enterprise continues to see flu-symptomatic patients in the emergency room and numerous patients have been admitted for treatment of flu-related complications. While most people will be able to endure the flu’s effects on their bodies and recover, others are at high risk for suff... ... Read More

Alabama has the 8th highest rate of obesity among adults of any state in the country, which is a better ranking than in previous years, but still not good. In its 9th year, Scale Back Alabama is targeted to these adults. The statewide weight-loss contest has resulted in more than one million pounds lost since its beginning eight years ago, and it continues to be a great way to start the New Year by motivating Alabamians to eat less and move more. This year’s program is improved based on feedback from pr... ... Read More