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Crestwood Medical Center Joins Huntsville Hospital Health System
The $450 million acquisition strengthens regional healthcare access and services.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:36pm
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Crestwood Medical Center has officially become part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System after being sold by Community Health Systems. The acquisition will allow Huntsville Hospital to expand access to emergency care, labor and delivery, stroke treatment, and trauma services across the region.
Why it matters
The merger combines two major healthcare providers in the Huntsville area, creating a larger, more integrated system that can better serve the community's medical needs. It also reflects broader industry trends of hospital consolidation as systems seek to gain economies of scale and expand their geographic footprint.
The details
Under the $450 million deal, Huntsville Hospital Health System has acquired Crestwood Medical Center and its associated clinics, outpatient services, and freestanding emergency department. Huntsville Hospital plans to prioritize investments that further expand access to care, including new freestanding ERs and an outpatient facility in Lawrence County.
- Huntsville Hospital announced plans to purchase Crestwood Medical Center earlier this year.
- The acquisition was finalized on April 1, 2026.
The players
Huntsville Hospital Health System
A major regional healthcare provider serving northern Alabama, with multiple hospital campuses and outpatient facilities.
Crestwood Medical Center
A hospital located in Huntsville, Alabama that was previously owned by the national Community Health Systems.
Jeff Samz
CEO of Huntsville Hospital Health System.
Community Health Systems
A national for-profit hospital operator that sold Crestwood Medical Center as part of a broader debt reduction effort.
What they’re saying
“We are excited to welcome the Crestwood team into the Huntsville Hospital family and proud of the care they provide. What this does is strengthen that care and keep it rooted in this community. Bringing Crestwood into our system will have meaningful, positive outcomes for patients, especially in high-need areas like emergency care, labor and delivery, stroke care, and trauma services.”
— Jeff Samz, CEO, Huntsville Hospital Health System
What’s next
Huntsville Hospital Health System plans to continue investing in new facilities and services to expand access to care across the region, building on the addition of Crestwood Medical Center to its network.
The takeaway
The acquisition of Crestwood Medical Center by the larger Huntsville Hospital Health System creates a more robust and integrated healthcare provider for the Huntsville area, allowing for greater investment in key services and improved coordination of care for patients.
