Posted on May 14, 2002 at 12:18 p.m.

WHAT:

Employees of Bessemer Carraway Methodist Center and the UAB Health System will mark their recent affiliation with the unveiling of a new “UAB Medical West” sign at the facility. The joint celebration honors both facilities as part of National Hospital Week, which is May 12-18.

Employees will also enjoy a free barbeque lunch during the event.

Members of the news media are invited to stay for lunch.

WHEN:

Thursday, May 16, 2002
Sign unveiling is at 11 a.m.
Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

WHERE:

UAB Medical West
995 9th Avenue SW in Bessemer
(exit #108, Academy Drive off I-59)

WHO:

David Fine, CEO of the UAB Health System.
Dan Eager, UAB Medical West CEO.
Bob Tyler, who has been employed at Bessemer Carraway since 1964.

BACKGROUND:

The UAB Health System and Bessemer Carraway Medical Center formed an alliance in February. The affiliation provides the UAB Health System with a traditional community health setting. The partnership also provides Bessemer Carraway patients access to UAB’s high-tech facilities and medical specialists.

“The alliance will provide patients with access to appropriate care in their community, while freeing University Hospital patients for more critically ill patients,” says David Fine, CEO of the UAB Health System.

Discussions between the two organizations began in May 2000.