Wellstar Pediatrics

08/02/2025

The new school year comes with a lot of changes, including a new teacher, new classes and maybe a different school. It's normal for kids of all ages to feel stress and anxiety. As you prep your child for the school year, look out for their mental health and help them feel confident. Learn more about managing back-to-school anxiety. http://spr.ly/6187fwlPT.

07/29/2025

Heading back to school can be a busy time for families, but there are a few steps you can take to help your child start the school year healthy. Scheduling an annual pediatric check-up is one of the most important ways you can help your child feel their best and be ready for school. Learn more at http://spr.ly/6185frJyR.

While kids may be the ones returning to the classroom, Wellstar health experts say parents have their own homework to do too: making sure their child has a healthy start.

07/10/2025

As your family heads back to school, help your child have a healthy start with help from Wellstar. Schedule a pediatric checkup so your child can feel their best and be ready for their first day of school.

As you prepare for the new school year, give your child a positive start by completing your own homework assignment—checking in on their health.

07/03/2025

Wellstar Urgent Care locations at our health parks and in Augusta and Evans will be open regular hours Friday, July 4. All other Wellstar Urgent Care locations will be closed. Find a location near you at http://spr.ly/61814mnnd. We wish our communities a safe and healthy holiday!

07/03/2025

If you're setting off fireworks or spending time outside this Fourth of July, take a few precautions to keep yourself and others safe. Read guidance from Dr. Earl Stewart Jr., Wellstar primary care physician and medical director of health equity, and Wellstar Pediatrician Dr. Joanna Dolgoff about how to enjoy the holiday safely.

As we look forward to the 4th of July holiday, fireworks, swimming and grilling offer plenty of fun summer activities for families across Georgia. However, it's important to be cautious with fireworks, which can quickly turn your Independence Day celebrations sour.

06/30/2025

Dr. WellBee brings excitement, connection and fun to every crowd. You bring all that and more to your child. Your voice is powerful. From prenatal through pediatric care, Small TALK, Wellstar's pediatric literacy program, encourages you to talk, read, sing and play with your child. Loving interactions form the foundations for language and learning.
🗣️Describe what you’re doing.
🎵Sing a song.
📖Read or tell a story out loud.
👁️Play peekaboo and make eye contact.
These simple moments may seem small, but they have a big impact on your child's developing brain. Get to know more about Small TALK at http://spr.ly/61884cuqs.

06/26/2025

Wellstar is back at The Battery on the Plaza Green for Wellstar Wednesdays. Last week, Wellstar Pediatrics and Small Bites Adventure Club hosted a kid's cooking class highlighting the importance of good nutrition and healthy foods with a special guest appearance from Dr. WellBee. Bring the entire family to our events this summer. You can learn more information at batteryatl.com/events.

06/09/2025

Summer is in full swing, and we're excited to sponsor the Family Series at The Battery again this season! This week, Wellstar Pediatrics hosted a Teddy Bear Clinic where kids brought their favorite stuffed animals and learned from our pediatricians what it’s like to visit for a check-up. Wellstar Health Place set up a fun obstacle course, Small Talk provided books and a cozy reading station, and Dr. WellBee made a special guest appearance. Families also enjoyed many other fun stations and activities throughout the day. Bring the whole family to our events throughout the summer. Learn more at batteryatl.com/events.

06/04/2025

For 40 years, Camp Rainbow has been a place where kids battling cancer can feel like kids again—laughing, playing and making memories without the shadow of illness. Hosted by Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia, the camp offers a joyful escape where medical care is quietly present but never in the way. Since 1985, it has been a summer sanctuary filled with friendship, adventure and healing moments that last a lifetime. News 12 26 Augusta recently highlighted the magic of Camp Rainbow—watch the heartwarming story here: http://spr.ly/61804815Y.

At camp, children with cancer and their siblings spend relaxing, fun-filled days with other kids in similar situations.

05/26/2025

All Wellstar Urgent Care locations will have regular hours on Memorial Day, May 26. Our clinicians are here for your family if anyone experiences a minor illness or injury. Find a location at http://spr.ly/6183Nxmtd or start a Virtual Urgent Care visit 24/7 by visiting http://spr.ly/6182Nxmtm.

05/22/2025

Last week, Wellstar proudly partnered with March of Dimes at the Atlanta March for Babies event at The Battery Atlanta, joining over 1,000 families, healthcare professionals and advocates to support maternal and infant health. Our pediatric team hosted a hands-on Teddy Bear Clinic, helping kids feel more comfortable in healthcare settings, while Dr. Cristina Pelaez Velez shared the importance of regular check-ups. Team members from Wellstar Cobb, Wellstar Kennestone and Wellstar North Fulton Medical Centers walked and raised funds, contributing to the event’s incredible $465,000 total. Together with March of Dimes, we’re building a healthier future for all families.

05/21/2025

Find care 24 hours a day, every day of the year for a variety of health concerns with Virtual Urgent Care. Our team treats conditions such as coughs and colds, sinus infections and viral illnesses. Get started at http://spr.ly/6184NQx7M.