Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia

12/29/2025

The holidays are filled with wonder, but for children in the hospital, it can feel different. After finishing his Christmas rounds, Santa made a special stop at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia to bring smiles and a little extra magic to our patients. See the full story on WFXG FOX54.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Santa Claus made a special stop in downtown Augusta on Christmas Day, bringing holiday cheer to children spending the holiday at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

12/29/2025

Wellstar is deeply grateful to philanthropist and founder of Paychex, Tom Golisano, and The Golisano Foundation for his transformative $50 million gift to Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia. This tremendous investment will further catalyze our lifesaving, compassionate care for children, and includes the creation of our new Pediatric Cardiac ICU. In honor of Mr. Golisano’s generosity, the hospital will be renamed. We’re thrilled to start our next chapter as Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia and look forward to expanding access to care for patients throughout the Southeast.

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.

12/26/2025

A Fort Gordon family received an unforgettable Christmas gift this year with the birth of their son, Carter, who arrived at 8:08 PM on Christmas Day, weighing 9 lbs., 1 oz. Surrounded by compassionate care from our labor and delivery team in Augusta, this special moment reflects our commitment to supporting families during life’s most meaningful milestones. We congratulate the Benson family and wish them a very merry season as they begin this new chapter.

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from our MistleTOES to yours! To celebrate National Sock Day, Small TALK, Wellstar’s Pediatric Literacy Program, teamed with NICU nurses, Small TALK Nurse Navigators and community partners at West Cobb Regional Library and One More Row to gift every baby at Wellstar Kennestone and Wellstar West Georgia Medical Centers a pair of handmade jingle bell MistleTOE booties. Parents were encouraged to jingle tiny toes and say, “Look! Your toes are jingling!” This simple joyful moment helps little ones build early language skills and connect with the world around them. Learn more about Small TALK at wellstar.org/smalltalk.

12/19/2025

Born weighing just over 1 pound, with Down syndrome and a congenital heart defect, Cooper spent his first 372 days at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia, moving from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) after lifesaving heart surgery. Access to expert care in our PICU, advanced technology and dedicated specialists gave Cooper the chance to heal and thrive. By expanding the PICU at Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia from 14 to 22 beds, more children like Cooper can receive critical care when time matters most. Help us make that possible with a year end donation: https://utm.guru/ujlWh.

12/10/2025

Are you interested in building your American Sign Language skills? We're offering an advanced-level, eight-week class on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM, beginning January 6. Classes will meet in Conference Room 1810 at Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia. Learn more or register at http://spr.ly/6186C6az0.

12/09/2025

Here is a quick guide to the three shots offered in the first week of life—and why they matter for your baby’s health.

12/06/2025

Thank you to everyone for your support during the 25th Annual iHeartMedia Cares for Kids Radiothon! Together we raised an astounding $291,617! This holiday season, we are incredibly grateful for your generosity. Your support means so much to every child at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia and will allow us to keep making miracles happen. Learn more: https://www.wellstar.org/articles/iheartmedia-radiothon-raises-291k-for-wellstar-kids.

12/06/2025

We are in the FINAL hour of the 25th Annual iHeart Media Cares for Kids Radiothon! It’s not too late to give a gift and make a difference for kids! Call Loretta Lynn 1-866-412-5437 (KIDS), text CHOG to 34984 or visit www.caresforkidsradiothon.com

12/06/2025

Meet Layla! When Layla was 6 years old she went to the pediatrician because she was incredibly lethargic and had no appetite. A blood sugar test revealed Layla has Type 1 Diabetes and was currently in ketoacidosis. Layla was immediately sent to the Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia’s emergency room and then admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Layla’s mom, Meagan, said Nurse Traci has been a life saver from the beginning. She spent hours with Layla and her family, ensuring they had the education and tools needed to manage Layla’s diabetes with confidence. 

Layla is now 10 years old and loves making bracelets, playing basketball and spending time with family. Call NOW and give a gift that makes a difference for kids like Layla! Call 1-866-412-KIDS(5437), text CHOG to 34984 or visit caresforkidsradiothon.com

12/05/2025

Meet Levi! At 4 years old Levi was sick for 8 days, running high fevers and having trouble breathing. After multiple pediatrician appointments with no answers, they came to the Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia’s emergency department desperate for someone to help. The Pediatric ED team immediately found Levi’s lungs were filled with fluid and within two hours he was headed into surgery with Dr. Hatley. Unfortunately surgery revealed an orange-sized tumor in his chest and a diagnosis of T-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia. On August 29, after 1,242 days of treatment, Levi finally rang the bell! Levi continues to receive care at Wellstar Children’s Hospital to treat symptoms caused by treatment. Levi’s mom, Hannah, says the family they have created through Wellstar Children’s has held their family up on the hard days.

Levi is now 7 years old and loves Spy Kids, fishing, and football. Call now and give a gift that makes a difference for kids like Levi! Call 1-866-412-KIDS (5437), text CHOG to 34984 or visit caresforkidsradiothon.com

12/05/2025

For the next 30 minutes, your gift will be tripled! Call 1-866-412-KIDS (5437), text CHOG to 34984, or visit caresforkidsradiothon.com. Thank you for making a difference during the 25th Annual iHeart Media Cares for Kids Radiothon!