Wellstar Health System

11/07/2025

At Wellstar, our compassionate team keeps expert cancer care close to home. Hear from Hematologist and Oncologist Dr. Navin Wadehra about our multidisciplinary cancer treatment and support services. Learn more at wellstar.org/cancercare.

11/07/2025

After years of struggling to breathe from severe emphysema, William "Billy" Gerace found new life through a groundbreaking procedure called BLVR at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. Today he is back in his garage doing what he loves—restoring classic cars and breathing easier than ever. Read how expert care and innovation helped Billy get his life back: http://spr.ly/61817PnF9.

Dependent on oxygen, Billy found himself progressively restricted by severe emphysema until BLVR, a minimally-invasive procedure changed his lungs—and his life—for the better.

11/06/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Having healthy lungs is an important part of overall wellness. Learn more about how to keep your lungs in top shape and how your Wellstar care team can help you prevent lung cancer.

Lung health is an important part of overall wellness. Follow these tips to breathe a little easier.

11/06/2025

Wellstar is partnering with Gabbi to help women ages 24 to 39 assess their breast cancer risk early. Using AI-driven screenings and telehealth, Wellstar, Catalyst by Wellstar and Gabbi have already helped more than 100 women discover an increased risk and taken action to develop personalized care plans. Read more about the partnership in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution at http://spr.ly/618373GaN.

With breast cancer increasing among younger women, Wellstar partnered with a start-up company specializing in breast cancer screening to help women ages 24 to 39.

11/05/2025

Lung cancer screening can detect cancer earlier, improving outcomes for patients. While lung scans are always available at our imaging centers, Wellstar will offer low-dose CT scans at several imaging locations on National Lung Cancer Screening Day November 8 to help patients fit screenings into their schedules. Ask your doctor about whether you could benefit from screening, and they can refer you for imaging if you qualify. Find a location and learn more at http://spr.ly/61867M7Um.

To expand access to vital lung screenings, Wellstar will offer screenings at several imaging locations on Saturday, November 8.

11/04/2025

New President and CEO Ketul J. Patel started his Wellstar journey last week, and we're excited for what's to come! Get to know Ketul at http://spr.ly/61827zcfw.

11/03/2025

A new community garden at Woodland Middle School powered by Wellstar Community Health partnerships provides hands-on learning opportunities. Read more at http://spr.ly/61877KENl.

Wellstar Community Health has partnered with Yah Rootz, Woodland Middle School and Mount Olive Seventh-Day Adventist Church to bring a vibrant, sustainable community garden to life on the grounds of Woodland Middle School in East Point.

10/31/2025

Our tiniest trick-or-treaters at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Wellstar Cobb Medical Center stole the show in our NICUs this Halloween in handmade costumes crafted by our incredible nurses. From butterflies and superheroes to pumpkins, a gnome and even an avocado, these little ones brought big smiles to everyone’s hearts. Every year, our NICU teams turn hospital halls into a place of hope, helping families celebrate precious milestones even during challenging times. Here’s to our littlest pumpkins spreading sweet Halloween magic!

10/31/2025

Wellstar has partnered with GoodrCo. on our mobile markets for five years, providing families with fresh food. Thank you to NBA Hall of Famer and Wellstar Brand Ambassador Dominique Wilkins for joining us at events in Roswell and Jackson!

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/61817G1aF

10/30/2025

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Wellstar was proud to support events across our communities. At the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Atlanta, Wellstar served as the survivor tent sponsor, helping celebrate and uplift over 700 survivors. More than 60 Wellstar team members joined forces to support this year’s event. For the 12th year in a row, Wellstar served as the medical crew sponsor for the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer GA 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. Over 50 Wellstar team members volunteered their time to serve on the medical crew over the two-day event. Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center partnered with Breast Friends For Life - BFFL to host Paint the Town Pink in downtown LaGrange for the 19th year in a row. Our team provided education, resources and special gifts to 275 community members, including 60 survivors. Learn more about breast cancer care at http://spr.ly/61877EI7F.