Wellstar Spalding Medical Center

12/22/2025

Recently, Wellstar’s community health team connected with neighbors across the region through healthy eating classes, health screenings, and community events. We provided screenings and resources to help people stay healthy and introduced a new process to make access to care even easier. We’re proud to support our community and grateful to the partners who make it possible.

12/22/2025

Learn about atrial fibrillation and heart failure at our free educational event December 27 from 10 AM to noon. We'll meet in Women's Center classrooms 1 and 2 at Wellstar Spalding Medical Center. Register at http://spr.ly/6189CnoCF.

12/19/2025

When you're not feeling well, you have several options for care, including pharmacies, a virtual visit, your primary care clinician, an urgent care center or an emergency department. Learn more about each type of care and where to go for your health needs at http://spr.ly/6189CrMj5.

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.

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is officially here, and you have the power to maximize the impact of your gift! Thanks to our generous partners at Align Design Associates, we have $5,000 in matching funds to give away. The causes that receive the most donations during our Morning Momentum Challenge (7 to 10 AM) and Evening Rush Challenge (5 to 8 PM) will each win a $2,500 match—meaning your gift could help unlock even more support for the cause closest to your heart. Give now: https://utm.guru/ujl1u.

11/24/2025

Wellstar Cardiovascular Disease Specialist Dr. Derrick Edwards is now providing expert care in Griffin. Dr. Edwards manages complex cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Visit http://spr.ly/61887m4rp to learn more, and call (470) 267-3950 to schedule an appointment.

11/14/2025

More than 500 Wellstar team members gave back during our annual Day of Service November 13, which supported 28 community partner sites. Wellstar Spalding Medical Center was represented at The Salvation Army in Griffin and Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry. Read more about our Day of Service at http://spr.ly/61847wEkm.

11/10/2025

Wellstar offers low-dose CT scans to help detect lung cancer earlier, before clinical signs or symptoms become evident. Our lung cancer experts provide advanced care, innovative treatments and the support of a team of physicians in our Lung Cancer STAT Clinics. Speak with our preventative health team and check out our inflatable lung model at Wellstar Spalding Medical Center in our main lobby at the third floor entrance from noon to 5 PM November 12. To read more about lung cancer screening, visit http://spr.ly/61817TylT.

11/03/2025

Hear from our physicians about how to prevent and manage diabetes at a free information session at 10 AM November 8. We'll meet in Women's Center Classrooms 1 and 2 at Wellstar Spalding Medical Center. Register at http://spr.ly/61827KjrK.

10/30/2025

Join us in welcoming Ketul J. Patel, Wellstar’s new president & CEO! Ketul brings more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience and a deep commitment to listening and learning from our incredible team members and communities. Together, we’ll expand access, drive innovation and set new standards for compassionate, world-class care 💙
Read Ketul’s first-day reflections here: http://spr.ly/61867G1xu

10/17/2025

Today is World Trauma Day. Our trauma services team provides lifesaving emergency care when patients need it most. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and resources, our experts ensure you receive the highest standard of care from the moment you arrive and throughout the treatment and recovery process. Wellstar has the largest integrated trauma network in the state, and Wellstar Spalding Medical Center is a Level IV Trauma Center. Learn more at http://spr.ly/6184ANyKO.