Gadsden Regional Medical Center — Local services in Gadsden

I kinda have mixed feelings concerning my most recent stay at Gadsden Regional Hospital. I had actually been sick off and on for 3 weeks starting with Pneumonia and then a stomach virus which lead to me having a bad medical episode at work. I work a factory job so it's already like 100° in there all day and most of the night. I was already dehydrated pretty bad from being sick and made the choice to go back to work even though I knew i wasn't feeling 100% like myself yet. I ended up leaving work with a really low blood pressure and passing out a few times before I could even get to the ER in Centre. But I got to Centre's ER and my blood pressure was 54/32 so it was very low and I was in and out of consciousness so it was a pretty severe situation. The ER there got me quickly hydrated enough to bring my blood pressure up and stable enoigh to transport me to Gadsden Regional by ambulance later on that night. I got to Centre ER around 6 pm and then was transferred to Gadsden Regional by ambulance to their Medical Intensive Care Unit or MICU... the ICU there took amazing care of me they were very attentive and made me very comfortable and all I had to do was push my nurse's button and they didn't even call or ask me what I needed they just immediately came into my room to see what I needed and make sure I was okay. I saw a team of different doctors and had tons of blood work, urine specimens, stool samples, ekg's, MRI, CatScan, ect... all in an effort to put a finger on what was actually going on with me. I stayed in the MICU there for about 2 days until they felt like I was stable enough to move to a regular room, still at Gadsden Regional just on a floor where anyone who's admitted to the hospital goes. Now the care and effort I got on the 7th floor was a complete 180 than the care I received in the MICU. Now I understand that the nurses on these other floors have more patients they are responsible for than the MICU nurses do so I understand it can take longer and be harder to get things done there... but it was ridiculous the amount of time I had to wait and call over & over just to get my regularly scheduled medication that I was already on at home that they just continued care with. I was on the 7th floor for 3 more days once I left the MICU and I saw a doctor ONE TIME! So to make a very long review a little shorter if you're from Cherokee County or surrounding areas and you have to make a decision about where to continue to receive treatment from,go to Floyd County Hospital and not Gadsden Regional. Unless they're strictly just keeping you in the MICU you don't wanna be on a regular shemgular floor there. It takes forever to get a nurse to come see you and the doctor's absolutely neglect to keep you informed about your test results or your well being in general. They ended up telling me that I was just severely dehydrated from being sick and basically that my blood pressure and my kidneys not functioning properly and my heart rate ect... were all due to lack of fluid volume in my body. For context,while I was at the ER in Centre they immediately did an EKG that showed I had actually had a mild myocardial infarction on the backside of my heart it just didn't happen that day bc my heart enzymes looked fine. They also told me they thought I could be septic bc I had several markers on my blood work that indicated I had an infection somewhere in my body. None of these issues were addressed or taken into consideration by the staff or doctor's at Gadsden Regional. I don't get sick much but when I do its always really really sick so my advice if you're really sick and still feel like you need more answers to your condition or issues you might be having like I said go to Floyd County Hospital and call it a day bc I STILL don't feel good and I've been home...

I received the highest level of care from the lovely labor and delivery nurses, anesthesiologist Ken, and Dr. Maesha Twyner. The ratio between patient(s) to care providers is superb. There were nurses for our child and myself. Even the sweet lady with braids in nutrition was thoughtful and gave us what we needed in the days and nights we were there.

I didn’t know what to expect since it’s my first child and I was scheduled to be induced; however, the nurses and doctor was so reassuring I felt very comfortable with the process.

Ken was gentle and precise, I didn’t even really feel any discomfort with my epidural.

Dr. Twyner is a gifted physician. Her composure was very reassuring and I understand why she is highly sought out. She is caring, gentle, and brilliant.

After our child was born, the 24 hour delivery nurses took over and helped me transition to the next step and that was to nurse my child. They provided me with encouragement and direction. I was elated by being a mom but nursing is a whole new concept for me. The incredible nurses provided me with a rocking chair and privacy when needed.

At every turn, our needs were met and anticipated. I would say this was a lovely surprise since I almost chose to deliver in Birmingham due to a poor communication with one nurse in Women’s Health Partners. I am so glad one of admissions manager made me feel that I can trust them with the delivery of my child. It’s amazing how one person can affect your entire view of a health care provider team. I must say that since my hurdle was rectified, my confidence was rebuilt.

Kudos for the hiring team of Gadsden Regional and Women’s Health Partners. Overall, the staff were phenomenal. If you feel like you may not feel all the bells and whistles of love and care at WHP, I can certainly say that the Labor and Delivery Team of Gadsden Health Will more than compensate for that TLC.

I hope they do finish the post delivery rooms for new moms because the facility is in terrible state. The rooms are old and maintained poorly. There wasn’t a space to place your soap or shampoo. The shower heads could have been easily replaced at Lowe’s. It was pouring terribly on one direction and when you have an IV treatment, there is no way for a person to manage the shower head flow. The bathrooms in that section was definitely one star and a half due to its presentation and ease of getting in and out. The doors were too heavy to handle and the main door in our room sticks.

The delivery suites however, were at a great level although it may not be new. There is space for dad to eat and sleep. The bathrooms were larger and more thoughtfully designed.

Level of care received 5 stars and that is based on 4 nights and 5 days of stay. I resided in Los Angeles, California prior and I’m comparing my medical experience to Cedar Sinai.

Thank you Gadsden Regional Labor and Delivery team! You all must be commended for having such generous hearts and...

December 26,2023 Covid put me down for 4mo on ventilator then pneumonia, left lung collapsed 4 times stroke cardiac arrest for 8 min. Was given a 5% chance to live. That stay ended up being like 6 months. And I'll say it wasn't necessarily the hospital staff as it was Foothills team which is my Dr for over 4 years. I was a wreck my family was as well and I was so confused couldn't understand what had happened because I was found unresponsive and had ICU delirium my family looked at me and I was like a shell just glassy eyes so confused. My reason for saying all that is to say since that stay I went to Spain Rehab Uab ( WONDERFUL) place to every 2 months ending back in Gadsden Regional every 2 months with Aspiration Pneumonia. My Dr and her team treated me as family at first then after around my 4th stay every 2 months they treated me as the worst pond scum . Never has anyone made me cry , feel so less than as they. I can't include all of them , they have 20 plus minion residents that round daily so it's whichever group is on call . When a 7ft tall man is still a resident and comes in my room with the look of hate and bucks his shoulders at me gets very loud basically tells me I'm beneath him and thank God my husband sat there and witnessed the entire conversation AND RECORDED IT! He will NEVER EVER make it as a Dr. There's that thing called compassion, understanding, willing to listen and ensure the patient is happy before you leave. Good bedside manner . I needed to feel in good hands feel important feel cared for not feeling terrified that this resident would slip something in my IV as I slept so I'd not be a problem for him anymore. I'll not mention names just trust someone who's been through the worst existence of life that be very cautious about who you trust your life your well-being with. Foothills dies have some good Dr but this one made sure that I didn't sleep didn't feel safe and had my husband stay sinid know I could close my eyes and know I'd be fine. I am speaking to legal counsel about this man's actions and words to me. As far as the hospital itself, it's fine however I'm certain the administration has no clue said 7ft tall resident acts this way. I'll never return to that hospital because of him. And I did tell one of the main Dr there so we shall see if my tears and words were for nothing or if it at least keeps others seeking medical care from ever feeling this way. Pray for me , my road is still long and my wounds are still deep. Again to ensure my words are not misunderstood. The hospital and the staff were good to me it's the one man on my Dr care team. I love them all however I never want to be treated by this...