Category: Strategic Initiative

Health Equity

Know Your Numbers: A Community‑Powered Approach to Heart Health

High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer”—not because it’s rare, but because so many people are living with it […] Read More
Clinical Excellence

Wellstar Health System to Acquire Mountain Lakes Medical Center

CLAYTON, Ga. (June 5, 2026) — Wellstar Health System and Mountain Lakes Medical Center (MLMC) today announced that they have finalized […] Read More
Workforce Development

UPS Foundation Invests in CareerCare

UPS Foundation has awarded $150,000 to support Wellstar’s CareerCare program, helping expand access to healthcare careers across Greater Atlanta. The […] Read More
Clinical Excellence

27th Annual Wellstar Grand Gala Raises More Than $1.3 Million for Heart Care

Wellstar Foundation raised more than $1.3 million to support innovation, access and excellence across Wellstar Heart Care during its 27th […] Read More
Clinical Excellence

AmandaCare: Reclaiming Life with POTS

Amanda was sidelined in middle school from participating in musical theater, sports and everyday life by Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a complex autonomic […] Read More
Clinical Excellence

BriannaCare: Restoring Autonomic Health from Wheelchair to Marathons

Brianna, once wheelchair bound due to a complex autonomic disorder, received specialized heart care at Wellstar helping her regain her independence, ultimately allowing her to […] Read More
Clinical Excellence

Dr. Richard Myung, Dr. Theresa Luu and Dr. James Burke Honored as Caregiver Team of the Year at Wellstar Grand Gala

The Caregiver Team of the Year Award honors a care team who has advanced world-class healthcare in a significant way, […] Read More
Clinical Excellence

Dr. Harvey Sacks Honored at Physician of the Year – Lifetime Achievement at Wellstar Grand Gala

The Physician of the Year Award recognizes a physician whose career has shaped our organization and advanced world‑class, compassionate care.  Congratulations […] Read More
Clinical Excellence

Hardy Family Automotive Pledges $1 Million to Support Expansion and Physician Training at Wellstar Paulding Medical Center 

Hardy Family Automotive announced a $1 million donation to support the expansion of Wellstar Paulding Medical Center and its new […] Read More
Clinical Excellence

Georgia HEART Is Strengthening Rural Care at Wellstar Sylvan Grove

On March 25, Kevin Smith, SVP, Dr. LaTonya Washington, CMO and Erica Fishell, ED led a tour for Rural Hospital […] Read More