About Us
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Lloyd Noland, M.D.
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In 1917, Dr. Lloyd
Noland came to Jefferson County, Alabama at the invitation of
the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Land Company to address the public
health needs of workers who suffered from smallpox, typhoid, and
other epidemic diseases. Noland had recently served during the
construction of the Panama Canal, helping to eradicate the malaria
and yellow fever that plagued Americans working on the project.
Soon after arriving in Birmingham, Noland realized there was a need
in the community for more complete health care and presented to TCl
& L his vision for a health system to address those needs. The
result was a $750,000 healthcare facility, an investment greater
than the entire state budget for public health at the time.
Dr. Hamrick joined NHS in 1953, advancing to the organization’s
highest leadership position by 1972. Dr. Hamrick continues the
legacy began by Dr. Noland by continually providing the vision for
meeting tomorrow’s healthcare needs.
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Growing from the progressive system founded by Dr. Noland,
Noland Health Services today follows his legacy. A private,
not-for-profit organization founded in 1951, Noland Health Services
is dedicated to identifying and meeting the health needs of the
people and communities it serves by providing innovative, high
quality health services in a compassionate, efficient, and
effective manner. The organization is a pioneer in establishing
special services and programs to meet the needs of the elderly and
other unique patient populations.
Through its Hospital Division, Noland Health Services
specializes in establishing innovative long term acute care
regional referral hospitals by partnering with premier general
acute care hospitals (see Hospitals)
The Senior Housing Division develops strategically located,
comprehensive multi-level senior living communities offering
seniors the security of knowing that additional assistance is
available, should their needs change. (see Senior Living Communities).
Noland Health Services' hospitals and senior living communities
offer comprehensive Case Management Services to assist
patients and residents with care management needs. This service is
supported through a unique corporate focus on case management which
views health and/or clinical resource management as a value added
service. Our strategic position as a health and wellness continuing
care provider of independent living, assisted living, specialty
care for Alzheimer’s/dementia, skilled nursing and rehabilitation,
as well as long-term acute hospital care, facilitates an expertise
in continuum management of an individual’s ongoing needs. The case
management program supports knowledge in all areas of both acute
and post-acute healthcare and community resources and seeks to
provide educational resources to the healthcare community on issues
related to patient management.
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