Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center

07/24/2025

Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center has officially been designated as a Level II Maternal Care Center by The Joint Commission! This recognition reflects our commitment to providing expert care for moms and babies, especially when more advanced support is needed. As a Level II Maternal Care Center, we're equipped to manage moderate- to high-risk pregnancies and newborn needs. We provide advanced maternal and fetal monitoring, 24/7 care from board-certified obstetricians and anesthesia clinicians, and a dedicated team focused on delivering safe, compassionate and comprehensive care. We're honored to support families in our community through every step of their journey—from pregnancy to delivery and beyond. Learn more at http://spr.ly/6187fKPqV.

07/24/2025

This week on Roswell Brew Talks, Dr. Mark McLaughlin and Dr. Laura Pearson share how Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center is transforming cancer care in our community. With expanded services and a unified location, patients can now access leading-edge treatment and compassionate support all in one place. Tune in to hear how they’re making a real difference for Roswell families. Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZpwPjqErMM&list=PLiWy6e7EcrwUhKSZ_brY7b436eIj_i4OV&index=62.

🎙️ This Week on Roswell Brew TalksWe’re joined by Dr. Mark McLaughlin and Dr. Laura Pearson to talk about Wellstar North Fulton Hospital’s recently expanded...

07/23/2025

Sports injuries are never convenient, but Wellstar Urgent Care is. Our experienced team provides care for injuries like minor cuts and broken bones, so you can start feeling better sooner. We also offer sports physicals so you can start the season healthy. Find a location at http://spr.ly/6184fysKg.

07/23/2025

Sports injuries are never convenient, but Wellstar Urgent Care is. Our experienced team provides care for injuries like minor cuts and broken bones, so you can start feeling better sooner. We also offer sports physicals so you can start the season healthy. Find a location at http://spr.ly/6183fysK5.

07/22/2025

We're partnering with WSB-TV as a Family 2 Family partner to help kids in our community get ready for the school year with Stuff the Bus. Visit Wellstar Cherokee or Wellstar East Cobb Health Parks July 26 from 10 AM to 2 PM to drop off donations of school supplies like backpacks, pencils, notebooks and binders. Learn more at http://spr.ly/6186fHxtM.

07/22/2025

Dr. Hank Capps, executive vice president and chief information and digital officer at Wellstar, has been named a Chief Digital Officer to Know by Becker's Hospital Review. Wellstar is committed to using world-class technologies to improve the patient experience and drive innovation in healthcare. Read more at http://spr.ly/6182fHqtY.

07/22/2025

Behind every great patient experience is a seamless supply chain. WellBin, our customized two-bin system, helps ensure clinicians have what they need to focus on what matters most: our patients. Fewer stockouts. Less time counting. More time for PeopleCare. Read about how this system makes supply safer and smarter:

Wellstar rolled out an innovative medical supply system tailored to our supply chain workflows and patient care standards. This system ensures our clinicians have the right amount of supplies exactly when they need them.

07/22/2025

Wellstar Pulmonary Medicine has moved! Beginning Tuesday, July 22, patients will be seen at our new location at 2500 Hospital Blvd., Suite 110 in Roswell. While we've moved to a different building, we remain on the Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center campus. Our expert pulmonologists Dr. Saad Ashraf, Dr. Faisal Bhutta and Dr. Sachin Lavania look forward to welcoming you to the new space and continuing to provide exceptional care.

07/22/2025

Born at just 22 weeks and weighing one pound, Tuff Born's journey is a powerful testament to strength and expert care. After spending 136 days in the NICU at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, this determined little boy continues to inspire, thanks to nurses like Dixie Bond and Dr. Shae Evans. Watch his incredible story on 11Alive and experience the impact of compassionate care: http://spr.ly/6185fHupF.

Born at 22 weeks, Tuff defied the odds to become the youngest baby ever discharged from Wellstar Kennestone’s NICU. Now he’s two years old and a walking miracle.

07/22/2025

Measles cases are increasing in the United States, with more people getting the virus so far this year than in any year in the last 30 years, according to new federal data. Dr. Andrew Thornton, lead urgent care physician at Wellstar, spoke with WSB-TV about why we're at risk of contracting measles when traveling. Watch the conversation at http://spr.ly/6183fGR3W.

More than 90 percent of people who got sick this year were not vaccinated, and three people died.

07/21/2025

Wellstar is proud to support the American Heart Association Greater Atlanta Heart Walk. Walk with us to fight heart disease and stroke—and help raise funds to support lifesaving research, CPR training and community education. Join us at 8 AM September 27 at the Atlantic Station Pinnacle Lot, 241 20th St. in Atlanta. Register to walk with Wellstar or start your own team at http://spr.ly/6183fGrYx.

07/21/2025

We’re proud to be recognized as a great workplace for parents and families! Wellstar earned a spot on the 2025 Best Adoption Friendly Workplaces list by the Dave Thomas Foundation, which honors 100 organizations leading the way in providing adoption benefits and supporting adoption and foster care options for working parents. This recognition highlights our commitment to supporting our team both at work and at home—because when families succeed, we all succeed. Read more: http://spr.ly/6183fGDnR.

07/19/2025

Georgia hospitals are at the heart of our communities—driving economic growth and caring for millions of Georgians each year. Learn more at AClearSign.org.

07/18/2025

We’re proud Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Wellstar Douglas Medical Center, Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center, Wellstar Spalding Medical Center and Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center have all been recognized with Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke awards from the American Heart Association. This national honor highlights the incredible dedication of our care teams across the system who provide fast, expert stroke treatment and follow the latest evidence-based guidelines to help patients recover and thrive. At every location, this award reflects our shared commitment to compassionate, life-saving care when every second counts.

07/18/2025

Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center has been awarded a Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke award from the American Heart Association. This recognition celebrates our expert team and their dedication to following best practices in stroke care every day.

07/17/2025

Epilepsy impacts millions yet many questions remain about its causes, symptoms and treatments. Dr. Thomas Holmes, a Wellstar neurologist, joined 95.5 WSB’s The Weekly Check-Up to discuss:

✔️ Why not all seizures mean epilepsy
✔️ What defines a Level 3 Epilepsy Center
✔️ How wearable devices and neurostimulation are shaping the future of care
✔️ Why Wellstar is leading epilepsy care in Georgia

Learn how Wellstar's Epilepsy & Seizures Program and our expert care are transforming lives: http://spr.ly/61824hs5e.

07/17/2025

Epilepsy impacts millions yet many questions remain about its causes, symptoms and treatments. Dr. Thomas Holmes, a Wellstar neurologist, joined 95.5 WSB’s The Weekly Check-Up to discuss:

✔️ Why not all seizures mean epilepsy
✔️ What defines a Level 3 Epilepsy Center
✔️ How wearable devices and neurostimulation are shaping the future of care
✔️ Why Wellstar is leading epilepsy care in Georgia

Learn how Wellstar's Epilepsy & Seizures Program and our expert care are transforming lives: http://spr.ly/61814hs5d.

07/15/2025

Wellstar Foundation is proud to announce that 109 Wellstar team members were recently awarded scholarships in support of their clinical educational and professional advancement. These scholarship awards are primarily funded by generous donations from fellow Wellstar team members through the Foundation’s Team Member Giving program.

Wellstar Foundation is committed to addressing clinician shortages and healthcare staffing challenges in Georgia and through this scholarship program. We are growing and better equipping our workforce to meet the healthcare needs of the diverse communities we serve.

To support the Foundation’s workforce development initiatives, visit http://spr.ly/61874AJQW.

07/11/2025

This month Wellstar proudly celebrates 25 years of providing high-quality, evidence-based diabetes education and prevention services to our communities. Thousands have completed our diabetes and diabetes prevention programs, taking meaningful steps toward better health. Our in-person and video visits accommodate diverse scheduling needs. By meeting rigorous standards set by the American Diabetes Association, our program helps individuals understand their diagnosis, make informed lifestyle changes and build the confidence and skills needed to manage diabetes effectively. Learn more about diabetes care at http://spr.ly/61864IhEy.

07/11/2025

This month Wellstar proudly celebrates 25 years of providing high-quality, evidence-based diabetes education and prevention services to our communities. Thousands have completed our diabetes and diabetes prevention programs, taking meaningful steps toward better health. Our in-person and video visits accommodate diverse scheduling needs. By meeting rigorous standards set by the American Diabetes Association, our program helps individuals understand their diagnosis, make informed lifestyle changes and build the confidence and skills needed to manage diabetes effectively. Learn more about diabetes care at http://spr.ly/61854LRo9.

07/07/2025

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition that can cause tremor at rest, slowness of movement, muscle stiffness and difficulty walking. A movement disorders specialist can help provide an accurate diagnosis and develop an individualized treatment plan that may include medications, physical rehabilitation and advanced therapies like deep brain stimulation. Learn more about how Wellstar treats Parkinson's disease at http://spr.ly/61804qvW0.

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/61894mnnb. 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.

06/27/2025

Wellstar provides world-class, comprehensive care for Parkinson's disease and tremors, including minimally invasive brain surgery, so you can regain movement, manage symptoms and get back to what you love. Learn more at http://spr.ly/618845YWn.