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Pearson tapped as interim President; Stephens to chair Board

DEMOPOLIS, ALA. – Nov. 11, 2024 – Two founding members of the board of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation have stepped up to new leadership positions as the school moves into a critical phase of development. The board has voted to name Rob Pearson...

Major Support Announced for ASHS Foundation

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Pledge Significant Contribution DEMOPOLIS, ALA., Oct. 1, 2024 — The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSAL) has pledged major ongoing funding for the launch of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences...

Mike Warren Chosen as ASHS Board President

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) took another significant step forward last week when the Board of Trustees held its inaugural meeting, choosing longtime state healthcare leader Mike Warren as its first president. Warren is one of...

ASHS Foundation Pledges Support to New Board of Trustees

DEMOPOLIS, ALA. – August 19, 2024 – Gov. Kay Ivey has released the names of her appointments to the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board of Trustees. The school’s Foundation praised the high caliber of Alabama leaders chosen by Gov. Ivey. “On behalf of the ASHS...

City of Demopolis Deeds land to ASHS Foundation; Caldwell Architects Picked for Design

DEMOPOLIS, ALA. – July 30, 2024 – The City of Demopolis has officially transferred ownership of the former New Era plant property to the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation. This  milestone, in a unanimous vote from the Demopolis City Council, marks...

Robertson Banking Company contributes $30,000 to Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences

W. Gary Holemon, President & CEO of Robertson Banking Company, left, and Pete Reynolds, CFO of Robertson Banking Company, right, present Rob Pearson and Kirk Stephens, of the ASHS Foundation, with a $30,000 check to support the school. DEMOPOLIS, ALA. – July 17,...

Representatives from BCBSAL, Alabama Power Join Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation Board of Directors

DEMOPOLIS, ALA. – June 11, 2024 – Two men with deep backgrounds in business leadership and nonprofit service in Alabama have joined the board steering the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation. Edward A. (Ted) Hosp and Alfred (Freddy) Padilla Jr. join the...

Governor Kay Ivey Signs Legislation Creating Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences

DEMOPOLIS, ALA. – May 14, 2024 – Today, Gov. Kay Ivey joined legislative, healthcare and education leaders from across Alabama for a ceremonial signing of H.B. 163, the legislation that creates the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. The new residential high school...

Senate passes bill to approve the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences

Contact:  Jonathan McElvy [email protected] (713) 689-8443 Senate passes bill to approve the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences DEMOPOLIS, ALA. – May 2, 2024 – Today, the proposed Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences cleared its final, major...

Alabama’s healthcare workforce needs the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences

By Dawn Bulgarella, Jeff Samz, Owen Bailey and Katrina Keefer The State of Alabama is home to world-class health systems and institutions, and as the CEOsof some of those health systems, we are proud of the work we do to ensure the well-being of allAlabamians. The...