Alabama Hospital Association recognizes local hospital volunteer with state award

Published 4:00 pm Friday, October 13, 2023

The Alabama Hospital Association honored a local hospital youth volunteer at the state conference of the Alabama Council of Hospital Auxiliaries in Guntersville this week. East Limestone High School student Ashley Wiggins with Athens-Limestone Hospital was selected for the statewide award based on her outstanding service to her hospital.

Wiggins has dedicated more than 300 hours working in various roles, including guest services, to greet and assist visitors in navigating the hospital and assisting nursing staff on one of ALH’s medical-surgical patient floors. She was recently accepted into the hospital’s prestigious Ambassador Program, where she is currently organizing a service project with other students. Hospital leaders describe her as hard-working and a leader.

When not at the hospital, she is active at school as a varsity football team trainer and a Spanish Club and Beta Club member. She is passionate about sports and is planning to become a registered nurse.

In presenting the award, Laura Grill, president and CEO of East Alabama Medical Center and chair-elect of the Alabama Hospital Association, praised the junior volunteer for her service and thanked all volunteers attending the conference for their dedication to hospitals and the patients they serve.

Founded in 1921, the Alabama Hospital Association is a statewide trade organization that assists member hospitals in effectively serving the health care needs of Alabama through advocacy, representation, education, and service.