Children's of Alabama Hueytown — Rendering of the new Pediatrics West Hueytown (Hueytown Chamber)

Children’s of Alabama has selected Hueytown to house a new medical practice in the West Jefferson County town.

Called Pediatrics West Hueytown, the new location is expected to break ground by the end of this year and to open in Fall 2024. It will be located North of the Old Warrior River Road intersection at Allison Bonnett Memorial Drive.

Best patient care services coming to Hueytown

The new medical practice will ensure that all children from newborns to 18 years of age in Hueytown and surrounding communities have access to the best patient care services, which includes:

Diagnostic testing technology
Medication management
Immunization administration
And other health services including emergency services

The new health center will be open 6 days a week and provide the services of five board-certified full-time pediatric doctors.

‘We are happy that Pediatrics West Hueytown will improve the quality of life for not only Hueytown but also the surrounding communities,” stated Hueytown Mayor Steve Ware. “In addition to providing care for children who are sick, have chronic illness or in need of emergency care, pediatric physicians are also essential in caring for the physical, emotional and psychological needs of our children by working directly with families and caregivers.”

Children’s of Alabama Doctors on staff

Five physicians from Children’s of Alabama, providing health services that will improve the development and overall health and well-being of West Jefferson County children:

Dr. Janet Harris
Dr. Hugh Cheek
Dr. Catherine Cotney
Dr. Taylor McClanahan
Dr. Charles Schlappi.

‘Children’s is very excited to build a practice in Hueytown and to be a part of such a growing area in Western Jefferson County,’ said Sandy Thurmond, Vice President of Primary Care Services, Children’s of Alabama.