Category: Strategic Initiative

Clinical Excellence

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Designated a Level 1 Trauma Hospital

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Level I Trauma Center verification from the American College of Surgeons […] Read More
Health Equity

Wellstar leading the charge to improve women’s healthcare

Today, Georgia ranks 43rd in the nation for maternal deaths, yet 89% of these deaths are preventable. Our communities are […] Read More
Health Equity

Wellstar receives $5.5M Healthy Start grant to support maternal health in West Georgia

If it’s true that women’s health is community health, then it will take a community approach to overcome the biggest […] Read More
Health Equity

A mother’s choice inspires her son to help women get access to care

Tariq Farid’s mother instilled two valuable lessons into her children – ‘Do what you can’ and ‘As long as you […] Read More
Clinical Excellence

Wellstar MCG Health celebrates progress on new hospital with ceremonial groundbreaking

With a mound of red dirt piled behind them and wearing a hard hat, Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia […] Read More
Health Equity

Live to the Beat. Powered by Wellstar. Connects community members with heart health resources

Live to the Beat. Powered by Wellstar. is an initiative of the Wellstar Center for Health Equity and Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care, […] Read More
Behavioral Health

The Kevin & Brittany Kisner Foundation honored as Wellstar Philanthropist of the Year

Wellstar’s Philanthropist of the Year Award recognizes the generosity of philanthropic partners and supporters and the significant impact their donations […] Read More
Clinical Excellence

Dr. Mark McLaughlin Honored as Physician of the Year at Wellstar Grand Gala

Wellstar’s Physician of the Year Award is an opportunity to recognize physicians who provide exceptional care that extends beyond the […] Read More
Clinical Excellence

Dr. David Parks Honored with Physician Lifetime Achievement Award

Wellstar’s Physician Lifetime Achievement Award is an opportunity to recognize visionaries who have been part of Wellstar’s mission and commitment […] Read More
Clinical Excellence

AmyCare: personalized, quality breast cancer care close to home

Amy Hartley is a devoted wife and mother of three beautiful children. In 2022, she received a call from a […] Read More