Dr. Daniel Fortes, a board-certified thoracic surgeon at Wellstar, says many people who should get screened for lung cancer let guilt, lack of awareness or fear stop them. Learn how Wellstar STAT Clinics help reduce anxiety among patients with abnormal screening results and lessen the time from diagnosis to treatment from months to weeks. Read more: http://spr.ly/6042BB73Vy.
Wellstar Health System
Hospitals and Health Care
Marietta, Georgia 123,041 followers
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
About us
At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia. Our specialists and primary care providers work in a multidisciplinary environment with nearly 30,000 diverse team members throughout our hospitals, health parks and medical offices. Communities can also access our outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, and hospice and home care services. We’re proud to be home to the second-largest Emergency Department in the country, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers. We’re also known for our exceptional work culture, featured on the Great Places to Work®, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and the Seramount Best Company for Multicultural Women® lists. We continue to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare. At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding expectations from our patients and team members, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
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- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Marietta, Georgia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1993
- Specialties
- Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Cancer, Women and Babies, Musculoskeletal, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Geriatrics, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine , Anesthesiology, Oncology, Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry , Surgery, Orthopedics, and Dentist
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Congratulations to our outstanding team of physicians, APPs and executives for their leadership on a national stage at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions last month. Dr. Vishal Arora, Dr. Paul Douglass and Dr. Arthur Reitman represented Wellstar through impactful research and advocacy, continuing to advance cardiovascular care and shape the future of heart health while making a lasting difference far beyond our walls. #ACC26
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At the Wellstar Grand Gala, the Physician of the Year – Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Harvey Sacks, honoring a career that has helped define world class, compassionate cardiac care across Wellstar. His decades of dedication to patients and communities, along with his leadership in expanding access to advanced cardiovascular treatment, reflect the highest ideals of the Wellstar Foundation and its mission. A true legacy of impact, service, and excellence, Dr. Sacks stands as a powerful example of what lifelong commitment to patients can achieve.
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Wellstar team members—wear purple on Wednesdays this May to raise awareness about stroke care and prevention! While strokes have become relatively common—more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—many risk factors for stroke can be managed in partnership with healthcare teams. Read more about stroke prevention and symptoms at http://spr.ly/6048BBtsKE.
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Tune into The Weekly Check-Up on 95.5 WSB this Sunday, May 10 at 3 PM to hear from Wellstar OB/GYN Dr. Joy Baker, MD, FACOG, PMH-C, C-EFM, MT ASCP. Dr. Baker will discuss health issues facing women—like how to improve health before pregnancy, maternal mortality and safety initiatives, screenings at every age and menopause care.
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We’re proud to share that Wellstar Health System has received the Platinum Well Workplace® Award from the Wellness Alliance, recognizing us as one of the healthiest workplaces in the nation. More than an award, this honor reflects the culture our team members create every day by supporting one another, prioritizing well being and making health a part of how we work, lead and care for our communities. When our people feel supported, everyone benefits, from our teams to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
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At the 27th Annual Wellstar Grand Gala, the Wellstar Foundation Caregiver Team of the Year award was presented to Dr. Richard Myung, Dr. Theresa Luu and Dr. Ryan Burke, who lead the cardiovascular surgery team for the Center for Cardiovascular Care at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. Their program has earned three-star ratings—the highest possible—from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons across five major cardiac surgery categories, placing Wellstar among elite health systems in North America and reflecting consistently outstanding outcomes in complex heart care. This recognition highlights their commitment to innovation, precision and delivering world-class care to every patient they serve. Read more about this achievement here: http://spr.ly/6043BBYVZS.
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Excellence in safety, once again. Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center has earned another “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, placing us among the safest hospitals in the nation. This recognition reflects more than a score. It reflects our unwavering commitment to safe, high-quality care for every patient, every visit and every family we serve. To our community, thank you for trusting us with your care. We are proud to stand with you and for you every day.
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Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center has reached a historic milestone in cardiac care. We are proud to announce that Wellstar Kennestone has earned three stars—the highest possible STS rating—in five out of six categories evaluated by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, placing us among the most elite cardiothoracic surgery programs in the United States and Canada, and the only program in Georgia at this level. This distinction reflects the exceptional skill, dedication and clinical excellence of our cardiothoracic surgery team and our unwavering commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for every patient we serve. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eq77mDe3
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We are excited to share that four outstanding nurses from our Wellstar family were recognized today at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s prestigious 21st annual Celebrating Nurses Awards. This year, Wellstar proudly had over 300 nurses nominated for their exceptional contributions to patient care and the nursing profession. Out of more than 900 nominations submitted across the metro Atlanta area, a panel of independent judges selected four Wellstar nurses as honorees. Congratulations to Maggie Henson and Shirley Ifill from Wellstar Douglas Medical Center, Eve Milner, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, and Emily Rakestraw from Wellstar Paulding Medical Center. Their dedication and compassion truly embody the spirit of nursing.
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