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Coosa Valley Medical Center CEO Glenn Sisk outlines challenges, future of rural healthcare in latest “State of” update

Monday, October 26 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce continued its “State of” series on Wednesday, Oct. 21, with a presentation examining the challenges facing healthcare and the impact of Coosa Valley Medical Center on east central Alabama.

ACG Hospice opens new Sylacauga location

Wednesday, September 23 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - “We are here for a reason” was the message from ACG Hospice Vice President of Operations Michelle Harden as she introduced local, regional, and national company representatives during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Sylacauga for the organization’s newest location in the Victorian... Read More.

End Addiction Rally to bring Talladega County together for hope and healing

Tuesday, September 22 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Talladega County residents will gather on Saturday, Sept. 26 for the End Addiction Talladega County 2026 Rally, a community event focused on addiction recovery, hope, healing, and restoration efforts.

Second Alabama medical cannabis dispensary opens in Talladega

Tuesday, September 1 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Nearly three months after Alabama’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened in Montgomery, the state’s second dispensary has opened in Talladega.

Coosa Valley Medical Center partners with LeoSight to enhance hospital security and operations

Friday, August 28 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Coosa Valley Medical Center has entered into a partnership with technology company LeoSight, marking the firm’s first expansion into the healthcare sector and bringing its public-safety-focused operational platform into a hospital environment.

Coosa Valley Medical Center receives $2.8 million to expand rural healthcare services

Thursday, August 27 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — Coosa Valley Medical Center will receive more than $2.8 million in funding through the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program, part of a statewide initiative focused on improving healthcare access in rural communities.

Coosa Valley Medical Center welcomes new Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine students

Tuesday, August 4 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Three medical students from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine began their two-year clinical training assignments at Coosa Valley Medical Center on Monday, Aug. 3, continuing a partnership that has helped train future physicians in central Alabama for more than a... Read More.

Life Saver unveils new Bell 407 helicopters to enhance emergency medical transport in Central Alabama

Wednesday, July 29 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Patients needing emergency air medical transport across central Alabama now have greater access to advanced care. Earlier this year, Life Saver introduced new Bell 407 helicopters at its three bases in Sylacauga, Evergreen, and Cusseta.

B.B. Comer Memorial Library to host Summer Reading ice cream party, Ravin Hand Hygiene Tour

Thursday, July 16 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The B.B. Comer Memorial Library will celebrate the conclusion of its Summer Reading Program with a family-friendly ice cream party from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 23 in the Hightower Room.

Sylacauga City Schools to continue free meals for all students in 2026-27

Tuesday, July 7 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Students enrolled in Sylacauga City Schools will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-27 school year through the federal Community Eligibility Provision program, school officials have announced.

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