Wellstar Urgent Care: Convenient Care for Minor Medical Concerns
Breaks, sprains, minor burns and other unexpected injuries can happen whether you're on the soccer field, cycling or preparing a meal. This summer, count on Wellstar Urgent Care for convenient, tailored care for non-emergency conditions. Simply walk in for treatment or visit http://spr.ly/6186zVova to hold your spot in line at a location near you. #UrgentCare #PeopleCare
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Scott Hullihen received the most important call of his life before Labor Day weekend in 2020. His imaging results revealed that the colon cancer had not spread to the rest of the body — excellent news for his treatment. One year after completing his personalized plan of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery at Wellstar, he received a special gift from his girlfriend: a canvas displaying that compassionate message from Dr. Olusola Obayomi-Davies in soundwaves. Listen to this story and the voicemail that filled him with hope. #ScottCare #PeopleCare
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Colorectal Cancer Screenings Save Lives
When you keep up with your colorectal cancer screenings, our experts can help detect and remove polyps before they develop further. If you are diagnosed with cancer, our multidisciplinary team will be there every step of the way, providing personalized and compassionate care close to home. Learn more about how #WellStartsWithCleanColons at http://spr.ly/6187KYbI5.
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As we reflect on 2021, we at Wellstar want to express our deepest gratitude to our team members, patients and community members. We look forward to helping you become the healthiest version of yourself in 2022! Learn how you can take control of your health this year at wellstar.org/healthy22.
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NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins faced many strong opponents throughout his career on the basketball court. Shortly after retiring, however, he began a different type of battle: diabetes. Today, Dominique and his Wellstar physician have a game plan tailored to his lifestyle and medical history. Take control of your health as well by choosing a Wellstar primary care provider at wellstar.org/primarycare. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DominiqueCare #PeopleCare
Wellstar & Dominique Wilkins: A Winning Team Against Diabetes
Managing a chronic condition like diabetes takes a whole team — and it begins with seeing your primary care provider. They'll partner with you to create a game plan to keep you healthy. Hear this and more tips from Atlanta Hawks legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins. Visit wellstar.org/primarycare to book an appointment today. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #PeopleCare
Wellstar: JohnCare
John Cashen is more than a Hurricane Katrina survivor. When he received his lung cancer diagnosis in 2019, he summoned his fighting spirit yet again, and he had the entire Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center #CancerCare team on his side. A cutting-edge, non-invasive cancer treatment called stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) helped John feel confident about his care and overcome his cancer. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #JohnCare #PeopleCare
Wellstar & Dominique Wilkins team up against COVID & Flu
Make the flu vaccine a part of your game plan to stay healthy and protected during flu season. Experts agree it can help level up your immunity so you can stay well. And, if you're immunocompromised or at high risk, you can get a #COVID19Booster as well if it's been at least six months since your second dose. Visit vaccines.gov to schedule your winning shot today. Learn what criteria are necessary to get your COVID booster at wellstar.org/covidvaccine. #FluShot #COVIDBooster #PeopleCare
PhylissCare: The Importance of Annual Mammograms
The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the more options are available for treatment. Phyliss Davis had always put her health on the back-burner, taking care of everyone before herself. When she received her breast cancer diagnosis, she was determined to beat it — and learned the importance of watching her own health. Visit https://wellstar.org/breastcancer to learn more about early screenings. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #PhylissCare #PeopleCare
Cancer Care Means Putting People First
Our #CancerCare team puts patients first. Not as a number or diagnosis, but as people. It means treating everyone like family, overcoming the challenges and celebrating victories along the way together. Thanks to the partnership between Wellstar and Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers (NGOC), patients across Georgia have access to this compassionate, world-class care close to home. To learn more about how we're helping people face cancer with confidence, visit www.wellstar.org/cancercare. #VictoryOverCancerCare #PeopleCare
Remember Your Breast Self-Exams and Mammograms
Self-exams and mammograms are vital in catching breast cancer early, helping to improve the chances of cure. This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, remind yourself and the women in your life about monthly self-exams and annual mammograms. To learn more about breast cancer treatments at Wellstar, visit http://spr.ly/6185JuDjt. #CancerCare #PeopleCare
NanCare at Wellstar - Beating Breast Cancer
Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), a groundbreaking procedure offered at Wellstar, made it possible for Nan Harman-Dempsey to defeat breast cancer sooner without the need for multiple weeks of radiation. This treatment allowed Nan to go home the same day, focus on her recovery and resume her routine faster. Watch her story. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #NanCare #PeopleCare
Wellstar & NGOC - Leading-Edge, Compassionate Expertise
The partnership between Wellstar and Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers (NGOC) ensures people have access to compassionate, world-class care close to home. Offering customized treatment plans for each individual, our multidisciplinary cancer team is here to support patients and their families at every step of the journey. To learn more about #CancerCare at Wellstar, visit https://www.wellstar.org/medical-services/service-lines/cancer-care. #VictoryOverCancerCare #PeopleCare
World-Class, Compassionate Mental Healthcare at Wellstar
Many people have found the pandemic and the prolonged periods at home challenging from a psychological standpoint, highlighting the need to prioritize mental health. That's why Wellstar has the most developed program in Georgia in this field. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we recognize it's vital to bring these conversations to the forefront, so we can help everyone live life to the fullest. #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #PeopleCare
Wellstar Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination in the Hispanic Community
At Wellstar, we know our Hispanic and Latino patients have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. We talked with three Hispanic team members about their decision to take the vaccine and why you should too. Find a vaccine site near you at vaccines.gov.
En Wellstar, sabemos que nuestros pacientes Latinos tienen preguntas sobre la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Por eso hablamos con tres miembros Latinos de nuestro equipo acerca de su decisión de ponerse la vacuna, y de el por qué tú también deberías ponértela. Encuentre un sitio de vacunación contra el COVID-19 cerca de usted en vaccines.gov. #MiPorque #MyWhy
Wellstar & NGOC: Collaborative Cancer Care
Through the partnership between Wellstar and Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers (NGOC), patients across Georgia have access to world-class cancer care provided by a compassionate team that customizes treatment plans for each person. Our physicians have a direct connection to Mayo Clinic experts through the Mayo Clinic Care Network, where they can request detailed consultations and second opinions for complex cases at no additional cost to the patient. #CancerCare
DavidCare: Advocating for Other Men with Prostate Cancer
After his own battle with prostate cancer, Wellstar team member David Moffett found a new motivation in helping other men going through the same diagnosis. David started a support group for men to share their prostate cancer experiences in a safe, comfortable setting. #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerCare
Wellstar Cancer Care: Navigating the Cancer Journey
Our Wellstar Cancer Care team treats more than just an illness. Here, patients aren't numbers or diagnoses - they're part of our healthcare family. This compassionate environment extends to their loved ones, as we're all on this journey together. Learn more at wellstar.org/cancercare. #CancerCare #PeopleCare
Prostate Cancer Care Tailored for You
Thanks to our multidisciplinary team of prostate cancer experts and the latest technology available, we're prepared to offer world-class care to every patient, every time. Our patients and families have access to customized treatment plans and a network of professionals providing physical and emotional support throughout their whole journey. For more information, visit https://www.wellstar.org/medical-services/health-conditions-diseases/prostate-cancer. #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerCare #PeopleCare
Wellstar Cancer Care: Guiding Patients along the Cancer Journey
When a person faces a cancer diagnosis, we understand they are more than a medical chart or second opinion. That's why our cancer team at Wellstar is ready to support every patient and family at a personal level, being there for them in every stage of treatment, caring for their physical, mental and emotional health throughout the journey. #CancerCare #PeopleCare
Wellstar COVID Myth Busters: Spreading the Virus After Vaccination
Even if you've been vaccinated against COVID-19, it's still important to follow the 3Ws — wear your mask, wash your hands and watch your distance from others. As the more contagious Delta variant spreads, we all need to do our part to keep our communities healthy. Find a vaccination site at vaccines.gov. #StickItToCOVID
DavidCare at Wellstar
At Wellstar, we're proud to serve everyone in our communities, including our own team members who make world-class care possible. When David Moffett, operations coordinator at Wellstar, was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he turned to Dr. Paymon Nourparvar and the rest of our cancer team to find a treatment plan that was tailor-made for him. Two years later, David is still cancer-free. #DavidCare #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth #PeopleCare
Know Your Stats for Prostate Cancer
September is #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth and Dominique Wilkins wants to remind guys out there that prevention is the best game plan. African-American men over 50 are more likely to get prostate cancer, and difficulty urinating is one of the signs you need to go see a doctor. Learn more about early detection at http://www.wellstar.org/knowyourstats.
Pain Pathways at Wellstar
By guiding patients through treatment plans that involve physical therapy and pain management before reaching a surgeon, we are able to provide care sooner and eliminate unnecessary surgeries. If patients still need help, our spine neurosurgeons have the experience and latest technology to treat a wide range of conditions. To learn more about spine and pain care, visit https://www.wellstar.org/medical-services/treatments-procedures/spine-and-pain-care. #NeuroCare #PeopleCare
Mask Up to Protect Yourself and Others
Wearing a mask can block up to 70% of the moisture droplets carrying COVID-19 from reaching us and others. #MaskUp and help stop the spread of the virus. Read more at wellstar.org/delta.
COVID Myth Busters: The Vaccine Will Give You The Infection
The Delta variant has caused a significant increase in COVID-19 cases over the last few months. Our best protection is the vaccine, which is safe, effective and cannot give you a COVID infection. Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you today at vaccines.gov.
Wellstar COVID Myth Busters: The Vaccine Contains Live COVID-19
The COVID-19 vaccine is effective, and you can't get the virus from your shot. None of the vaccines available contain a live virus. Protect yourself and others as our communities see a surge in cases due to the more contagious Delta variant. Find a vaccination site at vaccines.gov. #St
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Wellstar COVID Myth Busters: The Vaccine Contains a Microchip
The Delta variant is causing a surge in COVID-19 cases, but we now have the most powerful tool against the virus: the vaccine. There are no microchips in the vaccine, and it's proven to be safe and effective. Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you at vaccines.gov.
COVID Vaccination for Pregnant Women: What You Need to Know
The COVID-19 vaccine has been proven to be safe and effective for pregnant women at all stages of their term. Not only does it help protect the mother from infection, but also the baby. At Wellstar, we encourage all pregnant women to learn the facts and talk with their doctor about getting the shot. Find a vaccine today near you at vaccines.gov.
Wellstar COVID Myth Busters: The Vaccine Will Alter Your DNA
COVID-19 cases are surging due to the Delta variant. Our best protection against the virus is the COVID-19 vaccine, which is safe, effective and does not affect your DNA. Even though the terms are similar, mRNA refers to a vaccine technology that has been available for decades and triggers cells into making antibodies. It never enters the nucleus of the cell and, therefore, cannot affect the genetic code stored inside them in any way. Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you at vaccines.gov.