Wellstar Spalding Medical Center

01/27/2026

What do the stages of breast cancer really mean and how can they affect your care plan? Wellstar Hematologist and Oncologist Dr. Cece Sun explains how early stages are often treated with surgery, while later stages may need targeted therapies. At Wellstar, your cancer care team works directly with you to create a treatment plan that's personalized to your unique needs. Learn more: wellstar.org/breastcancer.

01/27/2026

Great care just got even closer to home. Join us in welcoming Dr. Freda McCarter to Wellstar Spalding Medical Center. As a board-certified general surgeon, Dr. McCarter is accepting patients and is committed to providing high-quality, personalized surgical care for our community. We’re proud to continue expanding access to trusted care right here where you live. Learn more or schedule an appointment: http://spr.ly/6187hBXlb.

01/16/2026

By washing your hands properly, you can reduce your risk of illnesses like COVID-19, flu, RSV and norovirus. It's one step we can all take to help keep our communities healthy. Learn 7 tips for keeping your hands clean at wellstar.org/handhygiene.

01/15/2026

If you're going through perimenopause or menopause, you know that hot flashes can be uncomfortable and show up without warning. Wellstar Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Karin Hulon is an expert in menopause care, and she shares guidance about foods to eat or what to avoid to help with hot flashes. Read more at http://spr.ly/6186CLIBQ.

01/13/2026

Wellstar AirCare is deepening our commitment to the communities we serve with the addition of a second helicopter. With highly specialized, state-of-the-art aircraft based at Augusta Regional Airport and Griffin-Spalding Airport, our critical care teams are equipped to safely transport both adult and pediatric patients. This expanded capability allows us to reach more families across Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama with faster, lifesaving support. Working closely with local EMS, first responders and hospital partners, AirCare brings PeopleCare to patients when every moment matters. Learn more: wellstar.org/aircare.

01/08/2026

When you're not feeling well, you have several options for care, including pharmacies, a virtual visit, your primary care clinician, an urgent care center or an emergency department. Learn more about each type of care and where to go for your health needs at http://spr.ly/6185CqzM5.

With primary, virtual, urgent and emergency care services available, as well as retail pharmacies, how do you decide which type of care is best for your medical situation? Learn the differences between each type of medical service so you don’t delay and get care right away.

12/22/2025

Recently, Wellstar’s community health team connected with neighbors across the region through healthy eating classes, health screenings, and community events. We provided screenings and resources to help people stay healthy and introduced a new process to make access to care even easier. We’re proud to support our community and grateful to the partners who make it possible.

12/22/2025

Learn about atrial fibrillation and heart failure at our free educational event December 27 from 10 AM to noon. We'll meet in Women's Center classrooms 1 and 2 at Wellstar Spalding Medical Center. Register at http://spr.ly/6189CnoCF.

12/19/2025

When you're not feeling well, you have several options for care, including pharmacies, a virtual visit, your primary care clinician, an urgent care center or an emergency department. Learn more about each type of care and where to go for your health needs at http://spr.ly/6189CrMj5.

With primary, virtual, urgent and emergency care services available, as well as retail pharmacies, how do you decide which type of care is best for your medical situation? Learn the differences between each type of medical service so you don’t delay and get care right away.

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is officially here, and you have the power to maximize the impact of your gift! Thanks to our generous partners at Align Design Associates, we have $5,000 in matching funds to give away. The causes that receive the most donations during our Morning Momentum Challenge (7 to 10 AM) and Evening Rush Challenge (5 to 8 PM) will each win a $2,500 match—meaning your gift could help unlock even more support for the cause closest to your heart. Give now: https://utm.guru/ujl1u.