Wellstar, affiliated with the Medical College of Georgia, offers expert care to meet the growing needs of the CSRA.
At Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center we deliver world-class care to every patient, every time. We are the region’s only academic research medical center, only Level 1 Trauma Center and the state’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our compassionate team members are there for you when health and daily life intersect, providing personalized care close to home. For more information about our comprehensive services, visit wellstar.org/mcghealth.
11/06/2025
Lung cancer screening can detect cancer earlier, improving outcomes for patients. While lung scans are always available at our imaging centers, Wellstar will offer low-dose CT scans at several imaging locations on National Lung Cancer Screening Day November 8 to help patients fit screenings into their schedules. Ask your doctor about whether you could benefit from screening, and they can refer you for imaging if you qualify. Find a location and learn more at http://spr.ly/61897M7st.
To expand access to vital lung screenings, Wellstar will offer screenings at several imaging locations on Saturday, November 8.
11/04/2025
Dr. Ioana Chirca, medical director of infectious diseases at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, spoke with WRDW about Georgia’s declining vaccination rates, which have fallen below the 95% threshold needed to prevent measles outbreaks. Dr. Chirca emphasized that vaccines are safe and effective and that it’s not too late to get protected, even after exposure. With measles cases on the rise, Wellstar is here to help keep you and your family safe and informed. Read more: http://spr.ly/61847zKCM.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health on Friday added four new confirmed cases of measles in Spartanburg County since Tuesday.
11/04/2025
Climbing ladders and tackling weekend chores might lead to unexpected tumbles or sore shoulders. When life throws you a twist or a strain, Wellstar Ortho-On-Demand is here to help. Skip the wait and get expert orthopedic care for sprains, strains and minor injuries. Learn more: wellstar.org/orthoondemand.
11/03/2025
As we look back on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WFXG FOX54 spoke with Erin Chrisco, breast health nurse navigator at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center about the importance of screenings and her own experience with early detection of breast cancer. Watch her interview at http://spr.ly/61897KEYv.
FOX54 welcomed Erin Chrisco, a Breast Health Navigator from Wellstar MCG Health, to share important insights during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
10/30/2025
Join us in welcoming Ketul J. Patel, Wellstar’s new president & CEO! Ketul brings more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience and a deep commitment to listening and learning from our incredible team members and communities. Together, we’ll expand access, drive innovation and set new standards for compassionate, world-class care 💙
Read Ketul’s first-day reflections here: http://spr.ly/61887G1aC
10/30/2025
In recognition of November as Epilepsy Awareness Month, the Epilepsy Center at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center will host an epilepsy awareness walk Saturday, November 1. Neurologist Dr. Debra Moore-Hill appeared on WFXG FOX54 to talk about the walk and share information about this seizure disorder. Join us for the walk Saturday from 8 AM to noon at the 8th St. entrance of the Augusta Riverwalk, and watch the interview at http://spr.ly/61837G87Z.
Wellstar MCG will hosts its annual Epilepsy Walk on Saturday from 8 a.m.
10/30/2025
Wellstar has officially opened our first primary care location in South Carolina! We are now providing comprehensive care, including checkups and treatments for illnesses, at 934 Dougherty Road in Aiken. Thank you to the Aiken Chamber for joining us in celebrating this new practice. Learn more at http://spr.ly/618371jfS, and call (803) 643-0588 to schedule an appointment.
10/30/2025
Help us save lives! Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center is hosting a blood drive with Shepeard Community Blood Center November 5 from 11 AM to 5 PM. Schedule at http://spr.ly/61857EYA7 or walk in at Wellstar Georgia Cancer Center, 1411 Laney Walker Blvd. in Augusta.
10/29/2025
Trying to stretch a double into a triple can help your team chase post-season glory, but it can also leave you with an injury you didn’t see coming. Fall ball is full of big moments, and the last thing you want is to sit on the sidelines. Wellstar Ortho-On-Demand makes it easy to get expert care quickly so you can get back on the field and keep making plays. Walk in today and let our orthopedic specialists help you stay in the game: wellstar.org/orthoondemand.
10/28/2025
Congratulations to Zack Lancaster, executive director of air medical transport with Wellstar AirCare, for being named to the 2025 40 Under 40 Rising Leaders in Medical Transport by the Association of Air Medical Services! Wellstar AirCare serves more than 65 counties in Georgia and South Carolina by transporting patients 24/7 for specialized care at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center and Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia. See the AAMS list at http://spr.ly/61807DpLo.
10/24/2025
Is it time for your mammogram? Our OnTheGoCare bus will be onsite at the Wilson Family YMCA, 3570 Wheeler Road in Augusta, from 10 AM to 2 PM October 29 for screening mammograms. The clinic is open to all—walk up or call (706) 250-8183 to schedule an appointment.
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As the region’s only academic health center, we offer you a remarkable advantage when it comes to your health care. We offer access to the latest treatments, caregivers who partner with you at every step and everything dedicated to advancing your options, health and life.
Academic health centers differ from community hospitals in the following ways:
Patients have access to a full range of primary, specialty and subspecialty care given by board-certified and fellowship-trained specialists – the most advanced level of education and training in health care.
Physicians are constantly translating discoveries into new treatment options that revolutionize the world of medicine. Best of all, they offer them to their patients first. That includes offering clinical trials, which connect qualifying patients with treatments and/or counsel free of charge.
Academic health centers teach tomorrow’s health care professionals, and the only way to do this is to stay on top of the latest treatments and tools. In turn, the providers are challenged by this culture of continuous learning. This benefits patients by leading to better care and health outcomes.
That’s the power of an academic health center. And in this region it’s only at Augusta University. Our team of caregivers is renowned for partnering with you, starting with your routine care. At every step, we’re dedicated to helping you advance your options, health and life.
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