Grandview Medical Center
Grandview Medical Center is a 402-bed, tertiary care
hospital serving residents of Birmingham and surrounding communities.
The hospital offers programs and services in all medical and surgical
areas. This includes cardiology, robotic surgery, oncology,
neurology, women’s health, mental health, digestive diseases, geriatrics,
physical medicine and rehab, sports medicine, cardiac and pulmonary rehab, and
emergency care. The hospital’s medical staff includes more than 600
physicians representing 30 specialties and sub-specialties.
Birmingham, AL
The Birmingham metropolitan area is located
in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The seven-county district has a
population of slightly over one million and is the midpoint between the highest
peaks of the Appalachian Mountains and the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The
region experiences an average annual temperature of 61.8 degrees, offering mild winters and a moderate climate.
Once known as the South’s largest manufacturing center, Birmingham is
now among the most economically diversified in the nation. Healthcare, banking
and finance, automotive manufacturing and professional services have replaced
steel production as the leading economic sectors.
The greater Birmingham region offers an unprecedented quality of life.
The housing market and cost of living are among the most affordable in the
southeast. Area schools are nationally recognized among the nation’s best.
Recreational amenities are abundant with all the cultural attributes of a much
larger metropolitan area. Moreover, Birmingham is nestled in the hills and
valleys of one of the most beautiful sections of the country.
Birmingham's main attractions include:
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Zoo
- Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
- Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail