Wellstar Center for Best Health Physician Dr. Alicia Shelly, MD FACP DABOM shared insights on the intricacies of the weight loss journey during an interview on The Local Take with Kiplyn Primus. Dr. Shelly said there's no magic solution for obesity and advocates for a balance of lifestyle changes around diet and exercise. Listen to Dr. Shelly and Kiplyn's conversation at http://spr.ly/6041dZg01.
Wellstar Health System
Hospitals and Health Care
Marietta, Georgia 91,851 followers
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
About us
At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia. Our specialists and primary care providers work in a multidisciplinary environment with nearly 25,000 diverse team members throughout our hospitals, health parks and medical offices. Communities can also access our outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, and hospice and home care services. We’re proud to be home to the second-largest Emergency Department in the country, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers. We’re also known for our exceptional work culture, featured on the Great Places to Work®, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and the Seramount Best Company for Multicultural Women® lists. We continue to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare. At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding expectations from our patients and team members, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
- Website
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http://www.wellstar.org
External link for Wellstar Health System
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Marietta, Georgia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1993
- Specialties
- Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Cancer, Women and Babies, Musculoskeletal, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Geriatrics, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine , Anesthesiology, Oncology, Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry , Surgery, Orthopedics, and Dentist
Locations
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Primary
Marietta, Georgia 30062, US
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Employees at Wellstar Health System
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Dr. Shalabh "Mickey" Bansal, MD, MBA, FAAP, CPE
Father | Chief Medical Officer | Pediatrician | Educator | Listener | Double Boarded in Pediatrics and Clinical Informatics
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Anand Saokar
Omnichannel | Data Engineering, Strategy & Analytics | Healthcare, Retail, eCommerce & FinTech | Supply Chain & Digital Transformation
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Holly Lawson, MBA, PMP, CSM
Experienced Program & Project Leader/Certified Scrum Master/Consultant
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Larry Ross
Updates
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Georgia ranks 43rd in the nation for maternal deaths, yet 89% of these deaths are preventable. We believe it's time for action. That’s why the Wellstar Foundation brought together clinical experts, elected officials, thought leaders, corporations and community partners at the Healthcare Innovation Series: Improving Women’s Health earlier this week. Thank you to Monica Kaufman Pearson for moderating the day’s discussions and to all our panelists and attendees, including Julie Teer, Paula Greaves, MD, MS, FACOG, Bird Blitch, Barry Mangel, M.D., Natalie D. Hernandez, PhD, MPH, Deb Houry, Chadburn Ray, MD, FACOG, Katie Kopp, Joy Baker, MD, FACOG, PMH-C, C-EFM, MT(ASCP), Sharon Mason, Katie Kirkpatrick, Jennifer Newell, Jasmine Crowe-Houston and Angela D. Aina, MPH. Together, we’re committed to taking action and making a difference for generations to come! Learn more about how the Wellstar Foundation serves our communities at foundation.wellstar.org.
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Wellstar Ear, Nose & Throat Physician Dr. David Parks was honored with the Physician of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award at the Wellstar 25th Grand Gala. Dr. Parks’ love for his profession, exceptional care for his patients and dedication to Wellstar is unmatched. In 2017, Dr. Parks and his wife gave generous gifts to the Wellstar Foundation supporting cancer care and the trauma emergency department at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, including funding a portion of renovations at the Cancer Center. Learn more about his impact at http://spr.ly/6045drJ0b.
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Nearly 200 Wellstar nurses who have received the DAISY Award over the past decade gathered for a luncheon May 8. It was an honor to have Dr. Deb Zimmerman, CEO of The DAISY Foundation and president of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, in attendance along with Wellstar President & CEO Candice L. Saunders. Thank you to our nurses for providing compassionate and personalized care.
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Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center has been awarded the prestigious Georgia Oglethorpe Award by The Sterling Council! The award is presented annually to high performing, role-model organizations that demonstrate superior management approaches and role model results. Wellstar Sylvan Grove has maintained zero hospital-acquired infections for over three years and consistently remains in the top 75th percentile for patient satisfaction. Read more about this recognition.
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Wellstar Foundation is grateful to our platinum sponsors ApolloMD, Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers and Bank of America, as well as everyone who supported our 25th annual Wellstar Grand Gala, which benefited women's health services. We look forward to continuing our work together as we expand access to care close to home and accelerate innovation to transform healthcare across Georgia. Learn more about Wellstar Foundation at http://spr.ly/6047jA7eJ.
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Join Wellstar at Truist Park today for Atlanta Braves Breast Cancer Awareness Day! We are proud to be a sponsor for this event to support patients, survivors and families affected by breast cancer. Visit our booth by the 3rd base gate for valuable information from Wellstar Women's Services and Oncology teams. Plus, get a chance to meet NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins and Wellstar mascot Dr. WellBee. Let's come together to raise awareness, support those impacted by breast cancer and celebrate hope with Wellstar and the Atlanta Braves. Learn more about breast cancer care at Wellstar: http://spr.ly/6040j74me
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Health systems play an irreplaceable role in community healthcare. For Hospital Week, we’d like to recognize all of our team members who are nurturing health in the Atlanta Metro and across Georgia. Ready to make an impact? Join us. https://bit.ly/3HAXlYV
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution celebrated its 19th Annual Nursing Excellence Awards May 7 at the Cobb Energy Centre. Wellstar had about 200 nominees, two nurse honorees and one nursing leader honoree who were chosen by a panel of independent judges from more than 700 nominations received from the public. Congratulations to Executive Director of Clinical Resources for the Wellstar Enterprise Support Team Amy Macy, Charge Nurse Elizabeth Oliveira from Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Nurse Clare Smyth, also from Wellstar Kennestone!
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During Nurses Week and throughout the year, we’re grateful for our nurses whose compassion and care impact the lives of patients across Georgia. If you’re ready to make a difference, find your purpose as part of our collaborative team. https://bit.ly/4adIy2e