Wellstar Community Outreach

Sports injuries, broken bones and sprains don’t have to interfere with your schedule. Wellstar Ortho-On-Demand in Augusta has you covered with convenient care when you need it. 

Our expert team provides prompt treatment for musculoskeletal injuries, including:

• Bone, joint or muscle injuries
• Ankle sprains or strains
• Knee sprains or strains
• Hand, elbow, wrist or shoulder injuries
• Broken bones without an open wound
• New back pain

Injuries love bad timing. We don’t. When inconvenient injuries happen, we’re here for you. We welcome walk-ins and offer same-day appointments for fast, efficient care.

Ortho-On-Demand treats patients ages 8 and older, providing tailored orthopedic solutions for children, teens and adults. You don’t need a referral for quick, expert care from our orthopedic specialists. You’ll get the care you need right when you need it—without the waits at the emergency department.

“If you're seen in the emergency department, you'll speak with a clinician, get an X-ray and then be told to follow up with your orthopedic provider,” said Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Monte Hunter. “When you come to Ortho-On-Demand, you're seen by a musculoskeletal specialist, and you're immediately part of the Wellstar orthopedic family. You will receive prompt specialized treatment to accelerate your care and recovery.”

If you need follow-up care from another specialist such as a hand surgeon or imaging like a CT scan or MRI, clinicians at other Wellstar locations will be able to access your visit information from Ortho-On-Demand using Wellstar MyChart. With this seamless transition of care, you can continue treatment with Wellstar’s extensive network of specialists and locations to more easily get the care you need.

Ortho-On-Demand's afternoon and evening hours are convenient for the “40-hour-a-week athlete," according to Dr. Hunter—those who balance full-time jobs with staying active and may need care outside the hours of other medical offices. During the fall, extended hours on Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM are available.

“If you sprain your ankle at a church league softball game or fall around the house, you don’t have to go to the emergency department to be assessed. You can have immediate access to orthopedic professionals, get a quick orthopedic evaluation and X-ray, and be treated by professionals—all at one site,” Dr. Hunter said.

You can count on Ortho-On-Demand for your kids too. We treat everyone age 8 and older, so if your child falls on the playground or hurts themselves on the ball field, our team will provide compassionate, expert care to help them heal. 

Learn more at wellstar.org/orthoondemand. 

Because you and your child share the same goal—staying healthy and happy—your Wellstar pediatrician will partner with you both. Regular pediatric check-ups are beneficial for the whole family. Your family’s pediatrician will serve as a knowledgeable, trustworthy contact for all your health questions.

As children prepare for the new school year, one step families can take to stay healthy is to head to the pediatrician for an annual check-up.

“Children grow and change so much in their first few years of life,” said Wellstar Pediatrician Dr. Andrew Doyle. “Therefore, it is very important they see their pediatrician every few months during this time.”

In early childhood, your family should see a pediatrician regularly, with check-ups at these ages:

• The first week (3 to 5 days old)
• 1 month old
• 2 months old
• 4 months old
• 6 months old
• 9 months old
• 12 months old
• 15 months old
• 18 months old
• 2 years old (24 months)
• 2 ½ years old (30 months)

Starting at age 3, children and adolescents should see their pediatrician once a year through age 21, when they can switch to an adult primary care physician to continue their care.

Healthy kids at every age

Your family’s pediatrician will get to know you and your child, personalizing care as they grow. Check with their doctor to ensure your kids are up to date on their immunizations and protected from disease. Flu shots are also recommended every year for everyone at least six months old.

• Ages 3 to 5. Preschool-age children stay busy conquering milestones like climbing, taking turns, showing affection for others and learning shapes and colors. The pediatrician will ask if you have any concerns and discuss your child’s health, including eating habits and activity levels.
• Ages 5 to 12. At this age, your child is growing quickly—a little more than 2 inches a year—but your Wellstar clinician will help you and your child keep up with the changes. Nutrition is especially important at this age as your child goes through their growth spurts. Sometime between the ages of 7 and 11 in girls, and 9½ to 13½ in boys, children start experiencing hormonal changes, and your family’s pediatrician can help your child stay healthy, both physically and mentally.
• Teens. At this age, patients may have their own questions about their health and will have the opportunity to speak with their pediatrician alone. A check-up will include a physical exam, hearing and vision tests, and lab work like blood tests. The exam will likely include several screenings such as checking for scoliosis, measuring blood pressure and listening to the heart with a stethoscope. 

To get your child all set for a healthy school year, visit wellstar.org/kidcare to learn more about our expert pediatricians and book an appointment online.