On Jan. 30 an announcement by Crestwood Medical Center and its parent company, Community Health System to no longer legally oppose the State of Alabama’s decision favoring Huntsville Hospital, in effect, confirms Huntsville Hospital’s selection to build the new hospital in the city of Madison.

“We are very excited that Huntsville Hospital has been selected to build the new hospital for the residents in the city of Madison and western Madison County,” said David Spillers, hospital CEO.

“We want to thank Crestwood Medical Center for its decision today,” said Spillers.

“It is a privilege for Huntsville Hospital to build the first new hospital in Alabama in more than a decade and to build it in such a dynamic growing community,” he said. “We have served the Madison community for more than a century and we look forward to bringing more healthcare services to Madison and the surrounding communities.”

“We will work closely with the community’s leadership and its residents as we plan and build the hospital,” said Spillers.

Spillers said that the first step was to convene the Madison Hospital Advisory Council, a group of 25 to 30 citizens who will provide feedback on questions and issues during the planning and construction of the hospital. Spillers said that first meeting of the group is already scheduled in February.

Spillers indicated that the new hospital which will be constructed in Madison Medical Park on U.S. 72 would initially have 60 beds, but would be constructed with the potential to grow to more than 200 beds in order to match the future growth that is expected in the community.

“This is great news for Madison and for Huntsville,” said Spillers.