Baptist Health opens $14M expansion of Montgomery emergency department

Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery has opened the highly-anticipated expansion of its emergency department.

The $14 million expansion added over 11,000 square feet to the department which increases the health center’s treatment capacity from 53 to 83 rooms. Baptist Health says the new area could potentially accommodate as many as 98 treatment areas.

“Baptist Medical Center South is the largest healthcare facility in Central Alabama and home to the only Trauma Center in the area. In 2024, our Emergency Department treated nearly 57,000 patients from a 17-county service area. As patient volumes and acuity level only continued to grow, we knew we needed to expand our Emergency Department.”

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Baptist Medical Center South

Baptist Medical Center South is located at 2105 E South Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116.

Patients and visitors arriving at the Emergency Department by private vehicle should enter from the service road located in front of the hospital. This entrance has been reopened with clear signage is in place to assist with navigation.

Upon arrival, patients and visitors will undergo a brief security screening, including a metal detector, followed by badge pass registration and the standard patient check-in process. 

Ambulance entrances have not changed as a result of the expansion. 

“We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this construction project as we worked to enhance our ability to serve the community.”

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