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Anniston Today
By the People, for the People
North Alabama Hospital Acquired by Regional Healthcare Provider
Regional Medical Center in Anniston to become hub for high-quality care under new ownership.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:43am
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The acquisition of a rural Alabama hospital by a larger regional healthcare provider aims to strengthen medical services and ensure long-term sustainability for the community.Anniston TodayA 323-bed hospital in Anniston, Alabama called Regional Medical Center has been acquired by the larger Orlando Health system. The City of Anniston says the deal will designate Regional Medical Center as a hub for high-quality healthcare in the region, ensuring the hospital remains strong and sustainable for the long term.
Why it matters
Rural hospitals across the country have faced financial challenges in recent years, leading to closures and consolidation. This acquisition of Regional Medical Center by the larger Orlando Health system aims to strengthen healthcare access and services in the Anniston area, which has relied on the community hospital for decades.
The details
Under the new agreement, Orlando Health will take over operations of Regional Medical Center, a 323-bed facility in Anniston. The City of Anniston says the deal will allow Regional Medical Center to become a designated healthcare hub for the region, providing high-quality care and ensuring the hospital's long-term viability.
- Regional Medical Center was acquired by Orlando Health in April 2026.
The players
Regional Medical Center
A 323-bed hospital located in Anniston, Alabama that has served the local community for decades.
Orlando Health
A private, not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Orlando, Florida that is acquiring Regional Medical Center.
City of Anniston
The local government that says the acquisition will designate Regional Medical Center as a hub for high-quality healthcare in the region.
What they’re saying
“This deal will allow Regional Medical Center to become a designated healthcare hub for the region, providing high-quality care and ensuring the hospital's long-term viability.”
— City of Anniston
The takeaway
The acquisition of Regional Medical Center by the larger Orlando Health system aims to strengthen healthcare access and services in the Anniston area, ensuring the community hospital can continue providing critical care for decades to come.
