Cullman Regional to use $2.5 million in federal funding for surgical robot
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional Medical Center will use $2.5 million in federal funding to purchase a surgical robot for its operating room, the hospital and U.S. Sen. Katie Britt’s office announced.
The funding was included in the fiscal 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations act. The hospital said the technology will help surgeons perform complex procedures with greater precision.
Robotic-assisted surgery can allow doctors to operate through smaller incisions, potentially reducing blood loss, pain and scarring and supporting faster recovery, according to the announcement. The investment is also expected to improve surgical efficiency and expand access to advanced procedures in Cullman and nearby communities.
“Senator Britt is absolutely a champion for rural Alabama,” Cullman Regional CEO James Clements said. “We’re extremely proud to have her support and we appreciate her ability to make meaningful investments in our community.”
Britt said the funding will support the hospital’s surgical capabilities and patient care. Her office said she secured more than $28 million for Alabama through fiscal 2026 health and human services appropriations.