Quality is at the Core of Everything We Do.
Every day, families are making choices about their health. Whether it’s which doctor to see, what treatment to choose, or simply what the best options for dinner are. We’re here to support your decisions with the best health care Mobile has to offer. From preventive newborn screenings to senior care, you can have confidence in the services we provide. At Springhill Medical Center, quality is at the core of everything we do.
Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies
Springhill Medical Center's Blood Bank/Transfusion Service is Accredited by the AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies). AABB provides accredited facilities with a well-recognized mark of uncompromising quality. This accreditation signifies Springhill Medical Center's commitment to quality and safety while continuously improving operations.
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
Springhill’s Radiology department has more modalities accredited by The American College of Radiology than any other hospital in Mobile! Our ACR accredited modalities include MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound, as well as the Mammography Center, which is also accredited through MQSA (FDA’s Mammography Quality Standards Act).
Accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
The AACVPR Program Certification is a peer-reviewed accreditation process that evaluates adult cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs for their adherence to standards and guidelines set by the AACVPR and other professional organizations. SMC's Cardiac Rehab Program is AACVPR Accredited.
College of American Pathologist (CAP)
Clinical Laboratory and Anatomic Pathology Laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologist (CAP).
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Sleep Center is accredited by American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama Distinction Center+
BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama Distinction Center+ for Cardiac Care.*
BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement.*
BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care.*
BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery.*
Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories
Our Vascular lab is accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories in the following four areas: Peripheral Arterial Testing, Peripheral Venous Testing, and ExtraCranial Cerebrovascular Testing.
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission in Adult Echocardiography
Our Echocardiography Lab is accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission in Adult Echocardiography.
The STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
The STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database is the world’s premier clinical registry for adult cardiac surgery and has become the gold standard for clinical registries. Springhill Medical Center’s participation in this registry helps us improve patient outcomes, identify new areas for quality improvement, document quality of care delivery, and helps us gain access to data for assessment of new technology and techniques.
Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society
In 2004, SMC's Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine became Alabama’s first accredited facility by the Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society. In 2010, we were honored as the National Chapter of the Year for the Save A Leg Save A Life Foundation. In 2022, we became only one of ten facilities nationally to be accredited seven consecutive times. We are currently accredited through 2025, and the SMC program is recognized as the leader in hyperbaric medicine along the Gulf Coast.
CARF Accreditation
Acing its first survey, Inpatient Rehab earned a three-year CARF Accreditation in December 2019 for the comprehensive integrated inpatient rehabilitation program and the stroke specialty program. In fact, surveyors noted that this experience resulted in the fewest number of recommendations that they have seen!
Eclipsys Users Network Conference
Springhill Medical Center was honored at the Eclipsys Users Network Conference as the winner of the 2006 VIP Award for Best Performance in a Clinical Role.
InfoWorld Magazine’s Top 100 Projects of the Year
InfoWorld Magazine’s Top 100 Projects of the Year to Improve Business featured Springhill Medical Center No. 1 in the health care division for the hospital’s technological initiatives.
40 Under 40
Springhill Medical Center has had seven 40 Under 40 honorees who were recognized in Mobile Bay Monthly's premier individual professionalism program.
Top Fundraiser for American Heart Association
For the last 15 years, SMC has been the No. 1 local fund-raising organization for the American Heart Association. As an organization, Springhill has raised close to $1 million since joining the campaign.
Multi-Year Nappie Award Winners, Lagniappe Readers’ Choice Awards
- The Birthing Suites at Springhill, "The Best Place to Have a Baby" - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Ashlee Norris, "Super Nurse" - 2021, 2024
- Springhill Medical Center, "Best Overall Hospital" - 2024
Additional Awards & Honors
In the Congressional Record, Proceedings and Debates of the 109th Congress, First Session: Congressman Jo Bonner officially paid tribute to Springhill Medical Center for the hospital’s 31 years of service to south Alabama and for the hospital’s investment in technology as recognized as an honored 2006 Laureate by the Computerworld Information Technology Awards Foundations.
Springhill Medical Center has been selected one of the most connected health care facilities nationally, according to HealthImaging & IT magazine (September 2006).
Springhill Medical Center has been honored internationally as a 2006 Laureate by the Computerworld Information Technology Awards Foundation as part of an awards program identifying leading innovators around the world in information technology that benefits society.
Springhill Medical Center was the only Mobile County hospital ranked among the nation’s top 200 hospitals for its billing accuracy, as recognized in the third annual “Top 200 Coding Hospitals in the U.S.” report.
Springhill Medical Center was selected First Choice Overall Hospital and First Choice for Child Birth/Delivery in the Press-Register’s 2006 Readers Choice Awards. SMC was also a Finalist for Cardiovascular Services.
Springhill Medical Center’s Family Matters Magazine won a Silver Award from the Alabama Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society.
Springhill Medical Center’s Emergency Department received the Bronze Level Alabama Quality Award Team Showcase.
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) awarded more than a third of its entire Chamber Endowment Fund to the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Springhill Medical Center.
SMC's Chief Nursing Executive was selected as Healthcare Hero for the southern region in the Alabama Hospital Association’s Healthcare Heroes 2007 Contest.
SMC is the Silver Recipient of the 2007 AQAF Award of Excellence for Implementing Health Information Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes. AQAF serves as Alabama’s Medicare Quality Improvement Organization.
Alabama Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society Gold Awards for the Family Matters magazine.
The Springhill Medical Center Diabetes Education Center has been Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education*.
Through extraordinary fund-raising efforts for organizations such the American Heart Association, United Way, Bay Area Food Bank, Waterfront Rescue Mission, and LifeSouth, Sodexo’s Dietary Department at SMC won the prestigious award for Most Outstanding Community Involvement.
Springhill Medical Center's Laboratory has been granted AABB accreditation for transfusion activities.
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has again awarded accreditation to Springhill Medical Center’s Clinical Laboratory based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. (12/17)
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About Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
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About Blue Distinction Centers
Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) met overall quality measures, developed with input from the medical community. A Local Blue Plan may require additional criteria for providers located in its own service area; for details, contact your Local Blue Plan. Blue Distinction Centers+ (BDC+) also met cost measures that address consumers’ need for affordable healthcare. Each provider’s cost of care is evaluated using data from its Local Blue Plan. Providers in CA, ID, NY, PA, and WA may lie in two Local Blue Plans’ areas, resulting in two evaluations for cost of care; and their own Local Blue Plans decide whether one or both cost of care evaluation(s) must meet BDC+ national criteria. National criteria for BDC and BDC+ are displayed on www.bcbs.com. Individual outcomes may vary. For details on a provider’s in-network status or your own policy’s coverage, contact your Local Blue Plan and ask your provider before making an appointment. Neither Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association nor any Blue Plans are responsible for non-covered charges or other losses or damages resulting from Blue Distinction or other provider finder information or care received from Blue Distinction or other providers.
