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Dr. Ashford’s Legacy in Birmingham OB/GYN | Huntsville News
Dr. Rowell Ashford, a pioneering OB/GYN and beloved pillar of Birmingham’s healthcare community, passed away at 90 after a lifetime devoted to serving others. Originally set to build a private practice out west, he changed course in 1972 upon seeing the opening of Cooper Green Hospital — choosing instead to dedicate 36 years there, delivering countless babies and reshaping maternal care. His legacy lives on not only through his own impact but also through his son, Dr. Rowell Ashford Jr., who followed in his footsteps at the same hospital. Together, they later founded a clinic in Ensley to…
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