Wellstar Children's of Georgia

12/09/2025

Welcoming a new child can be joyful and overwhelming. Your family's pediatrician is here to help answer questions and get your baby off to a healthy start. Wellstar Children's of Georgia Pediatrician Dr. Nicole Carter explains the three shots for newborns—hepatitis B, Beyfortus and vitamin K—and how they help protect your baby from health concerns. Read more at http://spr.ly/61867hzoo.

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.

12/03/2025

The 25th Annual iHeart Media Cares for Kids Radiothon kicks off tomorrow! This special event supports Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia by providing funding for the equipment and programs that make a real difference for our youngest patients. Last year, our incredible community came together to raise more than $255,000 to help these children. Hear more from WRDW’s Zayna Haliburton in this month’s Miracle Monday segment: https://www.wrdw.com/2025/12/01/miracle-monday-25th-annual-iheart-media-cares-kids-radio-telethon-kicks-off-this-week/.

Every donation makes an impact. Make a contribution to this year's Radiothon at www.caresforkidsradiothon.com.

The 25th annual iHeart Media Cares for Kids Radio and Telethon begins Thursday to raise funds for Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

12/02/2025

It's not too late to support Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia today for Giving Tuesday! Each year, more than 1,000 children and their families rely on our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)—the region’s only Level I PICU. When you donate today, your gift will help us expand from 14 to 22 PICU rooms, ensuring more critically ill and injured children get lifesaving care exactly when they need it. Give to help kids heal this Giving Tuesday: https://foundation.wellstar.org/wchog-giving-tuesday/.

12/02/2025

12/02/2025

Each year, more than 1,000 children and their families rely on the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia–the region’s only Level I PICU. When you donate during Giving Tuesday, your gift will help us expand from 14 to 22 PICU rooms, ensuring more critically ill and injured children get lifesaving care exactly when they need it. Give to help kids heal this Giving Tuesday: https://foundation.wellstar.org/wchog-giving-tuesday/.

11/24/2025

It's almost time for the 25th Annual iHeartMedia Cares for Kids Radiothon! Tune in to WBBQ 104.3 Augusta, 96.3 KISS-FM and 105.7 The Bull - Augusta's New Country Leader or watch News 12 26 Augusta December 4 through 6 to hear stories of hope from patients and families. Our community's support helps us make miracles happen at Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia, a Children's Miracle Network Hospitals hospital. Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAXwhPsTVn0.

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11/05/2025

Help us make miracles happen December 4 to 6 at the 25th annual iHeart Media Cares for Kids Radiothon benefiting Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia, a Children's Miracle Network Hospitals hospital. Tune in to WBBQ 104.3 Augusta, 96.3 KISS-FM and 105.7 The Bull - Augusta's New Country Leader or watch News 12 26 Augusta to hear stories of hope from patients and families. Learn more at caresforkidsradiothon.com.

10/17/2025

This week, we dedicated the newly renovated lobby at Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia to Dr. Charles Howell, who recognized the need for a children’s hospital in Augusta and was instrumental in transforming our facility into a leader in pediatric care. Throughout his 40-year career as a pediatric surgeon, Dr. Howell has performed over 16,000 procedures and served as a champion for the health and well-being of Georgia’s children. Read more.

Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia would not exist without Dr. Howell’s steadfast advocacy.

09/16/2025

At Wellstar Children’s of Georgia, your child’s health is strengthened by a partnership with our pediatric specialists. For decades, we’ve worked hard to make sure our communities have access to the pediatric care they need—from preventive care to emergency and specialty care, including cardiologists, neurologists, urologists, ENTs, orthopedics, therapists and more. Our pediatrics team name and logo have changed, but our commitment to keeping your family healthy has never wavered. We're better together—your child, our expert care. Read more at http://spr.ly/6189AuCYV.

Our name and logo may have changed, but the mission to care for children, teens and your family remains the same. When it comes to your child’s health, there’s no better combo than your love—and our expert pediatric care. That’s why Wellstar Children’s of Georgia is here to partner with yo...

09/12/2025

One local teenager is now cancer-free after ringing the bell at the Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia this summer.

09/09/2025

Some things are just better together: Peanut butter and jelly. Popsicles and summer days. Stethoscopes and superheroes. When it comes to your child’s health, there's no better combo than your love—and our expert pediatric care. That’s why Wellstar Children's of Georgia is here to partner with your family through the big leaps, growing pains and everything in between. Our pediatrics team name and logo may have changed, but the mission to care for kids of every age and their families remains the same. Learn more at http://spr.ly/6188AyjFm.