Ascension St. Vincent’s Blount is a critical access hospital serving a population of approximately 7,000 people. The hospital is expanding rapidly, having added wound care, a sleep lab, nephrology, 3D mammography, a large-bore MRI and a discount drug pharmacy within the last year alone. Each year, the hospital sees roughly 16,000 emergency room visits and 1,000 patient discharges. In partnership with UAB Medicine, the hospital is establishing a telemedicine program.
