Wellstar first in country to use blood clot-clearing device
by Mark Woolsey The Wellstar Health System is breaking new medical ground, becoming the first in the country to use a recently developed medical device designed to clear blood clots…
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How to avoid death by heart disease
Wellstar Health System‘s chief cardiologist Dr. Barry Mangel spoke with the Courier about the importance of American Heart Month, and steps people can take to avoid death by heart disease….
Austell couple welcomes Wellstar’s first baby of 2021
A couple from Austell are the proud parents of the first baby born in the Wellstar Healths System for 2021. Wellstar Health System issued the following press release announcing the…
Wellstar Kennestone Emergency Department virtual ribbon-cutting
The huge new Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Emergency Department had its virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon. Governor Brian Kemp was on hand to deliver remarks and take part in the cutting…
Wellstar Kennestone announces opening of new Emergency Department
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital announced that it will open its new emergency department (ED) to patients on July 23, 2020. According to a press release announcing the opening, the facility will…
Wellstar cardiologist cautions against avoiding needed treatment
The Courier had a conversation with Dr. Barry Mangel, the chief cardiology officer at Wellstar Health Systems. “I lead the cardiovascular service line for the health system,” Dr. Mangel said….
Cobb Sheriff’s Office holds drive-by parade to honor front-line healthcare workers
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office held drive-by parades at both WellStar Kennestone Hospital and WellStar Cobb Hospital to honor the front-line healthcare workers who are leading the response to the…
Overlay district around WellStar Kennestone Hospital rejected by Marietta City Council
In essence, nothing has changed. The Marietta City Council unanimously denied a plan on Wednesday, Aug. 9, that would have allowed taller buildings and mixed-use properties around WellStar Kennestone Hospital….