Wellstar Cherokee Health Park

11/07/2025

At Wellstar, our compassionate team keeps expert cancer care close to home. Hear from Hematologist and Oncologist Dr. Navin Wadehra about our multidisciplinary cancer treatment and support services. Learn more at wellstar.org/cancercare.

11/07/2025

After years of struggling to breathe from severe emphysema, William "Billy" Gerace found new life through a groundbreaking procedure called BLVR at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. Today he is back in his garage doing what he loves—restoring classic cars and breathing easier than ever. Read how expert care and innovation helped Billy get his life back: http://spr.ly/61817PnF9.

Dependent on oxygen, Billy found himself progressively restricted by severe emphysema until BLVR, a minimally-invasive procedure changed his lungs—and his life—for the better.

11/06/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Having healthy lungs is an important part of overall wellness. Learn more about how to keep your lungs in top shape and how your Wellstar care team can help you prevent lung cancer.

Lung health is an important part of overall wellness. Follow these tips to breathe a little easier.

11/06/2025

Wellstar is partnering with Gabbi to help women ages 24 to 39 assess their breast cancer risk early. Using AI-driven screenings and telehealth, Wellstar, Catalyst by Wellstar and Gabbi have already helped more than 100 women discover an increased risk and taken action to develop personalized care plans. Read more about the partnership in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution at http://spr.ly/618373GaN.

With breast cancer increasing among younger women, Wellstar partnered with a start-up company specializing in breast cancer screening to help women ages 24 to 39.

11/05/2025

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/61867M7Um.

To expand access to vital lung screenings, Wellstar will offer screenings at several imaging locations on Saturday, November 8.

11/04/2025

Wellstar offers low-dose CT scans to help detect lung cancer earlier, before clinical signs or symptoms become evident. Our lung cancer experts provide advanced care, innovative treatments and the support of a team of physicians in our Lung Cancer STAT Clinics. Speak with our preventative health team and check out our inflatable lung model at Wellstar Cherokee Health Park from 8 AM to 4 PM November 5. To read more about lung cancer screening, visit http://spr.ly/61877zvx7.

11/04/2025

New President and CEO Ketul J. Patel started his Wellstar journey last week, and we're excited for what's to come! Get to know Ketul at http://spr.ly/61827zcfw.

11/04/2025

Wellstar Cherokee Health Park team members joined the Cherokee County School District last month to celebrate and thank more than 400 hardworking bus drivers. Volunteers spent the morning serving breakfast and showing appreciation for the drivers who safely transport students across the county each day. We’re proud to partner with Cherokee County and support the health and well-being of this incredible community.

11/03/2025

A new community garden at Woodland Middle School powered by Wellstar Community Health partnerships provides hands-on learning opportunities. Read more at http://spr.ly/61877KENl.

Wellstar Community Health has partnered with Yah Rootz, Woodland Middle School and Mount Olive Seventh-Day Adventist Church to bring a vibrant, sustainable community garden to life on the grounds of Woodland Middle School in East Point.

10/31/2025

Our tiniest trick-or-treaters at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Wellstar Cobb Medical Center stole the show in our NICUs this Halloween in handmade costumes crafted by our incredible nurses. From butterflies and superheroes to pumpkins, a gnome and even an avocado, these little ones brought big smiles to everyone’s hearts. Every year, our NICU teams turn hospital halls into a place of hope, helping families celebrate precious milestones even during challenging times. Here’s to our littlest pumpkins spreading sweet Halloween magic!

10/31/2025

Wellstar has partnered with GoodrCo. on our mobile markets for five years, providing families with fresh food. Thank you to NBA Hall of Famer and Wellstar Brand Ambassador Dominique Wilkins for joining us at events in Roswell and Jackson!

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/61817G1aF

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/61857G1af

10/30/2025

Did you know some newborns are born with ear differences like folded or protruding ears? At Wellstar, we offer Pediatric EarWell, a gentle, non-surgical treatment that helps naturally reshape your baby’s ear during the first few weeks of life. It's painless, more than 90% effective and often covered by insurance. Treatment usually takes just four to eight weeks and can prevent the need for future surgery. Learn more at http://spr.ly/618971dMc.

10/30/2025

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Wellstar was proud to support events across our communities. At the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Atlanta, Wellstar served as the survivor tent sponsor, helping celebrate and uplift over 700 survivors. More than 60 Wellstar team members joined forces to support this year’s event. For the 12th year in a row, Wellstar served as the medical crew sponsor for the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer GA 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. Over 50 Wellstar team members volunteered their time to serve on the medical crew over the two-day event. Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center partnered with Breast Friends For Life - BFFL to host Paint the Town Pink in downtown LaGrange for the 19th year in a row. Our team provided education, resources and special gifts to 275 community members, including 60 survivors. Learn more about breast cancer care at http://spr.ly/61877EI7F.

10/29/2025

Get expert gastroenterology care at Wellstar Cherokee Health Park, including colonoscopies and endoscopies at our new outpatient procedure center. Our gastroenterologists offer a full range of services to diagnose and treat both common and complex disorders of your esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, gallbladder, pancreas and liver. Call (470) 610-0145 to schedule an appointment, and visit http://spr.ly/61857E9ev to learn more about our digestive health services.

10/14/2025

Busy families and adults of all ages find that Wellstar Urgent Care or Virtual Urgent Care can help them see a provider quickly. Urgent care treats a range of non-emergency illnesses and injuries and has extended hours. Urgent care physician Dr. Andrew Thornton describes the situations where urgent care can help most. Read more: http://spr.ly/6186AIrV2.

The Weekly Check-Up is joined by Dr. Andrew Thornton of Wellstar Health System on August 31, 2025.

09/08/2025

We're partnering with Gabbi to offer even more personalized breast health support and early screenings for women ages 24 to 39. Discuss your breast cancer risk factors with your Wellstar OB/GYN, who will help determine if you could benefit from Gabbi’s risk assessment services. Read more at http://spr.ly/6185AHB5c.

09/02/2025

Know Your Heart, our preventative heart screening program, helps assess your risk for a heart attack, stroke and other conditions. Early detection of heart disease can be life-saving and knowing your risk can help prevent emergencies later. Visit http://spr.ly/6187A6wCP to learn more.

09/01/2025

All Wellstar Urgent Care locations will have regular hours on Labor Day, September 1. Our clinicians are here for your family if anyone experiences a minor illness or injury. Find a location at http://spr.ly/6182fh8gC or start a Virtual Urgent Care visit 24/7 by visiting http://spr.ly/6187fh89D.

08/05/2025

All Wellstar Urgent Care locations are offering $30 sports physicals, making it easy and affordable to get your student-athletes ready for the season with convenient care during the busy back-to-school rush. Book online: http://spr.ly/6187fg8VJ.

08/05/2025

Your heart helps you do all the activities you love, so be proactive about keeping it healthy. Know Your Heart screenings at Wellstar assess your risk of heart disease and give you a closer look at your cardiovascular health. Learn more at http://spr.ly/6189f5e1J.

08/04/2025

As a proud WSB-TV Family 2 Family partner, Wellstar recently hosted two sites for the 22nd annual Stuff the Bus event! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our team members and community, Wellstar helped collect over 7,200 backpacks and school supplies for more than 14,000 students across Metro Atlanta. A special shoutout to Wellstar Cherokee Health Park for collecting the most backpacks of all locations. The donated supplies will support the Children’s Restoration Network and help kids start the school year with confidence, support and the tools they need to succeed.