Southeast Health

Health System with 3 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemSoutheast Health
Total Hospitals3
Commercial/Acute Hospitals3
Total Beds529
Commercial/Acute Beds529
HeadquartersDothan, AL
Websitesoutheasthealth.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
2 hospitals
67% of health system
Critical Access Hospital
1 hospitals
33% of health system

Teaching Status

33%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 1
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 2
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Southeast Health Medical CenterAcute Care Hospital420YesNo
Medical Center BarbourAcute Care Hospital 74NoNo
Medical Center BarbourCritical Access Hospital 35NoNo

Recent News

Jun 16, 2025
Southeast Health in Dothan has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This recognition honors top employers in the healthcare industry who demonstrate excellence in employee satisfaction, workplace culture, and organizational excellence. The award is based on a comprehensive evaluation including publicly available data, employee feedback, and key performance indicators such as compensation, work-life balance, career development opportunities, and diversity. Rick Sutton, CEO of Southeast Health, stated that this recognition is a result of dedicated employees committed to providing excellent patient care and educating medical students. This recognition, along with being a Forbes Best-in-State employer for three consecutive years, highlights Southeast Health's commitment to its workforce and community. [3, 12]
Jun 11, 2025
The first development in Southeast Health's Medical Park has officially opened. The new facility is the Center for Digestive Health, an outpatient endoscopy center located at 301 Medical Park Blvd. in Dothan. This center is a joint venture between Digestive Health Specialists and Southeast Health. According to Andy Franklin, administrator of Digestive Health Specialists, this new center will provide patients from the Tri-States area (southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle) with access to the largest and most comprehensive gastroenterology center in the region. The facility is situated within the 39-acre Medical Park located behind Winn-Dixie on Ross Clark Circle and can be accessed from either Ross Clark Circle or East Main Street. Rick Sutton, CEO of Southeast Health, expressed enthusiasm for the new development and the partnership, anticipating a successful collaboration. [13]
Jun 11, 2025
A free skin cancer screening event was held at the Southeast Health Foundation on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The event was part of the Destination Healthy Skin program. [10]
May 27, 2025
The Southeast Health Foundation announced the awarding of the inaugural Patsy S. McGowan Memorial Scholarship for surgical technologists to Kayveunna McGee and Eva Byars in 2025. This scholarship is a new initiative by the foundation. [17]
May 16, 2025
Rhea McCord from Circle East Rehab was named the Bee of the Year recipient by Southeast Health in May 2025. This recognition highlights McCord's exceptional service and care, having been a two-time monthly Bee Award winner previously in August and September. [17]

Executive Leadership

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