Wellstar Health System
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From our hospitals & health parks to urgent, primary and specialty care offices, we offer expert, convenient care tailored just for you.
All Wellstar Urgent Care locations offer $30 sports physicals, making it easy and affordable to get your student-athletes ready for the season with convenient care. Walk in or book online to reduce your wait time. Find a location near you at spr.ly/63329hDZMc.
January 29, 2026 at 8:30 PM
All Wellstar Urgent Care locations offer $30 sports physicals, making it easy and affordable to get your student-athletes ready for the season with convenient care. Walk in or book online to reduce your wait time. Find a location near you at spr.ly/63329hDZMc.
Wellstar Urgent Care Physician Dr. Andrew Thornton joined WSB-TV to share what families need to know as RSV and flu continue to spread. Hear Dr. Thornton's advice at spr.ly/63322h81lG.
Georgia at high risk for RSV, flu. New at-home test can tell you what you have
The FDA cleared a new home test that includes flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Wellstar Urgent Care Physician Dr. Andrew Thornton joined WSB-TV to share what families need to know as RSV and flu continue to spread. Hear Dr. Thornton's advice at spr.ly/63322h81lG.
While keeping up with your physical health can help you feel your best, it's important to prioritize your mental well-being too. Learn more about Wellstar's behavioral health services and our compassionate mental healthcare clinicians.
Well Starts with Mindful Mental Health
While you may make sure you eat healthy, get your exercise and see your doctor to keep up with your physical health, it’s important to check in on your mental health, too.
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January 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM
While keeping up with your physical health can help you feel your best, it's important to prioritize your mental well-being too. Learn more about Wellstar's behavioral health services and our compassionate mental healthcare clinicians.
Health is shaped by whether someone can afford groceries, find safe housing or get to their appointments. Wellstar has introduced Wellstar Find Help—a tool that connects individuals with thousands of community resources. Read more: spr.ly/63321CA1vS
When Community Meets Care: Why Resources Matter and How Wellstar Find Help is Changing Lives
Wellstar has introduced Wellstar Find Help—a tool that connects individuals with thousands of community resources.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Health is shaped by whether someone can afford groceries, find safe housing or get to their appointments. Wellstar has introduced Wellstar Find Help—a tool that connects individuals with thousands of community resources. Read more: spr.ly/63321CA1vS
Wellstar partners with people of all ages to support families in staying healthy together. Read guidance from Wellstar physicians about how you can build healthy habits as a family so everyone can feel their best.
Make Health Your Habit As a Family
Follow tips from pediatric and primary care experts to prioritize healthy habits for your family members at every stage of life.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Wellstar partners with people of all ages to support families in staying healthy together. Read guidance from Wellstar physicians about how you can build healthy habits as a family so everyone can feel their best.
As Eric Janeau faced a rare bile duct cancer, diabetes, heart failure, obesity and other conditions, his tight-knit network of Wellstar doctors helped him achieve his best health. Read Eric's story at spr.ly/63320C4xQO.
EricCare—Wellstar
Facing a rare form of bile duct cancer, obesity, and more, one man's tight-knit network of Wellstar doctors is helping him achieve his best health.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
As Eric Janeau faced a rare bile duct cancer, diabetes, heart failure, obesity and other conditions, his tight-knit network of Wellstar doctors helped him achieve his best health. Read Eric's story at spr.ly/63320C4xQO.
When you're not feeling well, you have several options for care, including pharmacies, a virtual visit, primary care, urgent care or an emergency department. Wellstar Urgent Care and emergency departments will remain open January 19. Learn more at spr.ly/63329CFYk3.
Feeling Sick? Know Where to Go to Get Care
With primary, virtual, urgent and emergency care services available, as well as retail pharmacies, how do you decide which type of care is best for your medical situation? Learn the differences between each type of medical service so you don’t delay and get care right away.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
When you're not feeling well, you have several options for care, including pharmacies, a virtual visit, primary care, urgent care or an emergency department. Wellstar Urgent Care and emergency departments will remain open January 19. Learn more at spr.ly/63329CFYk3.
Flu and other respiratory illnesses are pushing healthcare capacity nationwide. Wellstar Medical Director of Health Equity and Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Earl Stewart Jr. spoke to 11Alive about the surge. Watch the conversation at spr.ly/63328CFd8i.
Rising hospitalizations and what it means for patients
Dr. Earl Stewart Jr. discusses rising hospitalizations, health system impacts, and what patients should know about urgent care and hospital access.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Flu and other respiratory illnesses are pushing healthcare capacity nationwide. Wellstar Medical Director of Health Equity and Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Earl Stewart Jr. spoke to 11Alive about the surge. Watch the conversation at spr.ly/63328CFd8i.
Happy Birthday to NBA Hall of Famer and Wellstar brand ambassador Dominique Wilkins! We’re proud to have you representing us and inspiring greatness every day.
January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Happy Birthday to NBA Hall of Famer and Wellstar brand ambassador Dominique Wilkins! We’re proud to have you representing us and inspiring greatness every day.
When you're not feeling well, you have several options for care, including pharmacies, a virtual visit, your primary care clinician, urgent care or an emergency department. Learn more about each type of care and where to go for your health needs.
Feeling Sick? Know Where to Go to Get Care
With primary, virtual, urgent and emergency care services available, as well as retail pharmacies, how do you decide which type of care is best for your medical situation? Learn the differences between each type of medical service so you don’t delay and get care right away.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
When you're not feeling well, you have several options for care, including pharmacies, a virtual visit, your primary care clinician, urgent care or an emergency department. Learn more about each type of care and where to go for your health needs.
Jumpstart your wellness journey this year with Wellstar. Whether your resolution is to better protect your well-being, form healthier habits or practice self-care, our primary care experts are here for you. Get started at spr.ly/63326CWGur.
Make Health Your Habit
By following tips from Wellstar health experts, you can create realistic resolutions and better your health—making healthy choices a lifelong habit rather than a short-term goal.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Jumpstart your wellness journey this year with Wellstar. Whether your resolution is to better protect your well-being, form healthier habits or practice self-care, our primary care experts are here for you. Get started at spr.ly/63326CWGur.
Welcome to the first babies born at Wellstar in 2026! It was an exciting start to the year, and we're honored to care for these little bundles of joy. Thank you to our labor and delivery teams for their dedication to moms and babies in our communities!
January 2, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Welcome to the first babies born at Wellstar in 2026! It was an exciting start to the year, and we're honored to care for these little bundles of joy. Thank you to our labor and delivery teams for their dedication to moms and babies in our communities!
All Wellstar Urgent Care locations will close at 6 PM Dec. 31. Wellstar Urgent Care locations inside our health parks and in Douglasville, Evans, Dallas and at 780 Church St. in Marietta will be open 10 AM to 6 PM Jan. 1. Find a location at spr.ly/63321C5GJ5.
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
All Wellstar Urgent Care locations will close at 6 PM Dec. 31. Wellstar Urgent Care locations inside our health parks and in Douglasville, Evans, Dallas and at 780 Church St. in Marietta will be open 10 AM to 6 PM Jan. 1. Find a location at spr.ly/63321C5GJ5.
Thank you to Tom Golisano and The Golisano Foundation for his $50 million gift to Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia. This investment includes the creation of our Pediatric Cardiac ICU. We’re thrilled to start our next chapter as Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia!
Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia Receives Historic $50 Million Investment from Tom Golisano, Unlocking Further Excellence and Innovation in Care for Children
Tom Golisano, founder of Paychex, and a leading healthcare philanthropist, announced today a historic $50 million investment in the Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia (WCHOG), which is affiliated with Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Thank you to Tom Golisano and The Golisano Foundation for his $50 million gift to Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia. This investment includes the creation of our Pediatric Cardiac ICU. We’re thrilled to start our next chapter as Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia!
All Wellstar Urgent Care locations will close at 6 PM Dec. 24. Wellstar Urgent Care locations inside our health parks and in Douglasville, Evans, Dallas and at 780 Church St. in Marietta will be open 10 AM to 6 PM Dec. 25. Find a location at spr.ly/63326Ck3SY.
December 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
All Wellstar Urgent Care locations will close at 6 PM Dec. 24. Wellstar Urgent Care locations inside our health parks and in Douglasville, Evans, Dallas and at 780 Church St. in Marietta will be open 10 AM to 6 PM Dec. 25. Find a location at spr.ly/63326Ck3SY.
This December, Wellstar recognizes National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month and encourages taking a cab, using a ride-sharing app or arranging for a sober person to drive. Learn more about trauma care at spr.ly/63323Crbat.
December 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This December, Wellstar recognizes National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month and encourages taking a cab, using a ride-sharing app or arranging for a sober person to drive. Learn more about trauma care at spr.ly/63323Crbat.
When you're not feeling well, you have several options for care, including pharmacies, a virtual visit, your primary care clinician, urgent care or an emergency department. Learn more about each type of care and where to go for your health needs at spr.ly/63324CrMIM.
Feeling Sick? Know Where to Go to Get Care
With primary, virtual, urgent and emergency care services available, as well as retail pharmacies, how do you decide which type of care is best for your medical situation? Learn the differences between each type of medical service so you don’t delay and get care right away.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
When you're not feeling well, you have several options for care, including pharmacies, a virtual visit, your primary care clinician, urgent care or an emergency department. Learn more about each type of care and where to go for your health needs at spr.ly/63324CrMIM.
Have you heard of the BRCA gene or HER2-positive breast cancer? Dr. Nevin Wadehra, hematologist/oncologist with Wellstar and Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, explains these breast cancer acronyms. Read more at spr.ly/63328CEO4a.
Understanding Breast Cancer—And All Its Acronyms
By Dr. Nevin Wadehra, hematologist/oncologist with Wellstar and Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers
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December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Have you heard of the BRCA gene or HER2-positive breast cancer? Dr. Nevin Wadehra, hematologist/oncologist with Wellstar and Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, explains these breast cancer acronyms. Read more at spr.ly/63328CEO4a.
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center earned a spot on the first-ever @forbes.com Top Hospitals list for 2026—a testament to the high-quality care we provide our patients every day. Read more at spr.ly/63323C8jvL.
December 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center earned a spot on the first-ever @forbes.com Top Hospitals list for 2026—a testament to the high-quality care we provide our patients every day. Read more at spr.ly/63323C8jvL.
When Kathy was diagnosed with lung cancer, her care team surrounded her with comprehensive care through our STAT Clinic. Now she supports patients through her nonprofit, Happy Caps, which has made thousands of hats for people undergoing treatment.
KathyCare - Wellstar Cancer Care
A lung cancer survivor for more than a decade, early detection and starting treatment quickly through the STAT Clinic were key to Kathy’s survival.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
When Kathy was diagnosed with lung cancer, her care team surrounded her with comprehensive care through our STAT Clinic. Now she supports patients through her nonprofit, Happy Caps, which has made thousands of hats for people undergoing treatment.
Wellstar Urgent Care locations inside our health parks and in Douglasville, Evans, Dallas and at 780 Church St. in Marietta will be open 10 AM to 6 PM Thursday, Nov. 27. All other Wellstar Urgent Care locations will be closed. To find a location, visit spr.ly/633287Um7G.
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Wellstar Urgent Care locations inside our health parks and in Douglasville, Evans, Dallas and at 780 Church St. in Marietta will be open 10 AM to 6 PM Thursday, Nov. 27. All other Wellstar Urgent Care locations will be closed. To find a location, visit spr.ly/633287Um7G.
Wellstar Dietitian Lianni Maldonado spoke with WFXG about how to enjoy turkey with all the trimmings while sticking to a nutritious diet. Watch now: spr.ly/633227oOYI
Healthy tips for Thanksgiving: Enjoy the feast without ditching your diet
What does a healthy Thanksgiving meal look like?
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November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Wellstar Dietitian Lianni Maldonado spoke with WFXG about how to enjoy turkey with all the trimmings while sticking to a nutritious diet. Watch now: spr.ly/633227oOYI
Many digestive problems start with everyday habits. Wellstar GI expert Dr. Manjusha Das shares how to protect your gut, liver and long-term wellness.
What You May Not Realize About Gut and Digestive Health
Wellstar Gastroenterologist Dr. Manjusha Das explains how everyday choices affect your gut, liver and long-term health.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Many digestive problems start with everyday habits. Wellstar GI expert Dr. Manjusha Das shares how to protect your gut, liver and long-term wellness.
Live to the Beat Powered by Wellstar proved that heart health isn’t just clinical—it’s cultural, communal and deeply personal. We recently celebrated the graduation of our first participants. Read more: spr.ly/633247eL2r
Live to the Beat Powered by Wellstar: Celebrating a Year of Impact
What began as a bold idea—bringing cardiovascular health education into the heart of our communities—has now culminated in a joyful, music-filled celebration that honored the success of a powerful one-year pilot program of Live to the Beat.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Live to the Beat Powered by Wellstar proved that heart health isn’t just clinical—it’s cultural, communal and deeply personal. We recently celebrated the graduation of our first participants. Read more: spr.ly/633247eL2r
We've partnered with CLEAR to make checking in for your appointment easier. Read more Axios coverage about this free, secure service at spr.ly/633217Zj3x.
Ditching the clipboard: Wellstar patients can check in digitally
The system, which is voluntary, will be added across the Wellstar Health System.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We've partnered with CLEAR to make checking in for your appointment easier. Read more Axios coverage about this free, secure service at spr.ly/633217Zj3x.