Madison Hospital

MMayor Paul Finley is a busy person, but he always takes time out to support Madison Hospital. So when I asked him to volunteer on our hospital board, I wasn’t surprised that he quickly said yes. The board is comprised of lo... cal business leaders and longtime residents who help ensure that our plans for the future match up with the ever-changing needs of the community. Their commitMary Lynne Wright ment of time, energy and expertise helps make your hospital the best that it can be. President To help you get to know Mayor

Madison Hospital Finley a little better, I asked him about his family, his views on volunteerism and how Madison Hospital has helped re-shape the city since opening in February 2012. His answers are below.

Why do you think it’s important to serve on the board?

“Our City of Madison mission statement focuses on improving the quality of life for our residents and community, and the pillars of your quality of life are your health and safety. As Mayor, being a part of the board gives me access where I can learn and share information that benefits our community and their quality of life.”

Talk a little about your family.

“I am the proud father of three boys. Tyler is 29 and works for Teledyne Brown but is contracted to NASA as a payload rack officer working on the International Space Station. Tanner is 25 and works in business development for Iron Mountain Solutions in Research Park. Kyle is 22 and is a registered nurse in the Emergency Room at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham.”

What has Madison Hospital meant to this community?

“While the City of Madison has grown and changed, Madison Hospital has also developed alongside by opening stateof-the-art services and providing more beds for patients. ER staff has seen record numbers even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the last few years, Madison Hospital staff has risen to the challenge of a global pandemic with more grit and courage than we could have ever imagined. The challenging times we all have experienced have proven how vital quality health care is in serving as a city function.

“Madison Hospital has also served as an economic driver along Highway 72, attracting restaurants, businesses and

Current Madison Hospital employees who started when the hospital opened 10 years ago.

Paul Finley

Mayor City of Madison

medical offices to the area. The Shoppes of Madison with Target as an anchor business was secured primarily because of its proximity to Madison Hospital. Residents no longer are required to drive into Huntsville for all of their health services. Likewise, our EMS personnel are able to provide quicker response times to hospital services when time is essential for saving lives.”

What’s your favorite thing about Madison Hospital?

“I love the pride that the Madison Hospital team takes in supporting and caring for our community. I hear story after story of citizens benefitting from the services offered at Madison Hospital. Broken bones are set, elective surgeries completed and, lately, COVID testing is managed – all on the hospital campus. I spoke to a group of 10-year-old Scouts last week, and six of them were born at Madison Hospital. As Madison grows so does Madison Hospital, with 10 years of ‘roots’ firmly planted to make a positive impact for our citizens and community