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We believe the support of friends and family is important when a friend or loved one is ill. It is our pleasure to make this possible with a regular schedule of visiting hours that accommodate well-wishers and family members while also respecting the comfort and privacy of our patients. Please observe the following guidelines when visiting the hospital.

  • When visiting in the ICU, it is encouraged to limit visitors to two at a time. An overnight visitor can be accommodated, please discuss with your nurse.
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The goal of the Nutrition & Food Service Department is to provide you with nutritious and appetizing meals in a friendly and courteous manner. In addition, the department serves as a nutritional resource while you are hospitalized and is available for follow-up after you go home.

Guests, visitors and family members may dine in our Season' Café located on the main level of the hospital. We offer a wide selection of hot entrees, soups, a salad bar, grab 'n' go sandwiches, salads, refreshing beverages and tasty desserts. If a guest would like to dine with you, a guest meal certificate may be purchased from the Season's Café cashier.

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A walk-up bistro offering on-the-go Starbucks® beverages, meals and snacks. The new dining area also provides another option for everyone to recharge their batteries at the hospital.
 
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Vending machines, available 24 hours a day for snacks and beverages, are outside the café on the main floor and there are drink machines on the fourth and fifth floor atrium.

Become a Wellstar Volunteer

We offer volunteer opportunities in a variety of settings. As a volunteer, you will be joining individuals of all ages and backgrounds, who are dedicated to giving back to our hospital and community, and ensuring we achieve our vision of delivering world-class healthcare.

Volunteers play an important role in many different departments and have varying responsibilities. Volunteer openings are Monday through Friday, between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM and volunteers are asked to commit at least one four-hour shift, each week, for six months or 100 hours, whichever comes first.

Learn more about volunteer opportunities at Wellstar Paulding Medical Center

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  • Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award; Top 10% in The Country
  • Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Paulding Hospital
  • The Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award
  • Magnet® Recognition for Nursing Excellence
  • Lown Institute Hospital Index Grades: Top 100 Lown Composite
  • The Washington Monthly - Honor Roll: The 20 Best Hospitals for America
  • Leapfrog Grade A Paulding Hospital
  • Governor’s Sterling Award Recipients Performance Excellence Role Models
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  • Advanced certification as a Joint Commission Primary Heart Attack Center
  • Emergency Cardiac Care Center Level II by the Georgia Department of Public Health
  • Mission: Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center - GOLD Award by the American Heart Association
  • Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Target: Heart Failure Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award by the American Heart Association
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  • Designated a Remote Treatment Stroke Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health
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  • Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
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  • First to be recognized in Georgia as a Network Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
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  • National Hospital Organ Donation Campaign, Workplace Partnership for Life, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - 2019 Platinum Recognition
  • American Health Care Association & National Center for Assisted Living: Silver
  • Achievement in Quality Award Paulding Nursing Center
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    At Wellstar Paulding, it takes a village to deliver personalized care to the community. Our healthcare heroes are more than just nurses, doctors and staff helping people overcome illnesses. We are truly friends caring for friends, family caring for family and neighbors caring for neighbors.

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    Awards and Accreditations


    Wellstar is frequently recognized for its commitment to providing world-class healthcare and excellent patient service

    Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award

    Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award for 2020
    The Baldrige Award is the nation’s highest level of recognition for performance excellence. It’s one of the highest honors an organization can receive in the U.S., and we’re the first hospital in Georgia to receive it.

    The Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award

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    The Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award recognizes emergency departments that exemplify exceptional practice and innovative performance in nursing leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research.

    Magnet® Recognition for Nursing Excellence

    American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition
    The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence.
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    Robotic surgery in Paulding

    For the first time, people in Paulding County and nearby communities have access to leading-edge robotic surgery close to home.  

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    Wellstar Paulding has earned top ratings by leading healthcare rating organizations.
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    Innovative technology and design

    Powered by a strong team of caregivers who are neighbors caring for neighbors

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    112 private inpatient rooms, we provide advanced medical, surgical and nursing care

    Award-winning safety and quality

    Wellstar Paulding received outstanding grade for safety, quality and resource use.

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    Don’t forget your keys to family health—checkups, screenings and vaccinations

    Republished with permission of the Atlanta Business Chronicle Published on: July 2023

    This article was originally published on Atlanta Business Chronicle on July 14, 2023.

    The key to avoiding health problems is prevention, and the keys to prevention are annual checkups, regular screenings and vaccinations. With the start of the next school year looming in late summer, healthcare experts in Atlanta say it’s a good time for families to get back into the routine of scheduling and keeping these important appointments—not just for children, but for parents too, especially that one parent who tends to be the primary scheduler, often the mother.

    In an Atlanta Business Chronicle panel discussion in partnership with Wellstar, physicians from Wellstar and Cobb & Douglas Health District discuss why checkups are important and how families can overcome obstacles to stay on track with preventative care.



    Taking care of the family and the family’s No. 1 manager

    David Rubinger, Atlanta Business Chronicle market president and publisher: When we think about family wellness and how it intersects with our daily work routines, it can get very complicated, given how busy working professionals are. We’re trying to figure out a way to manage not only our children’s health, and maybe our parents’ health if we’re in the sandwich generation, but our own health. The checklist is longer and longer every day. Let’s start with the basics. We’re a few weeks away from the start of school. Dr. Stinson, what are you telling your parents of kids of school age right now?

    Dr. Carrie Stinson, Chief, Pediatric Service Line, Wellstar: The summer is a great time to get caught up on all the things that fall through the cracks during the busy school year. Our lives are very hectic, and when school starts back, things get even busier.

    One big thing is the annual well-child exam. Every child should have a well-child exam every single year. When you have babies and toddlers, it’s routine — you’re scheduling these frequently. When kids get older and busier, these visits may feel less important and fall off your radar.

    Well visits are important every year. They focus on the comprehensive health and well-being of your child. Pediatricians focus on physical health, development, emotional, social, and even behavioral health. During these visits, the care team collects information on patient and family history, talks about developmental milestones and how your child is doing in school socially. We also assess sleep habits and nutrition. As they become adolescents, well-child exams become even more important as we ask questions about your child’s mental and sexual health.

    Those are important conversations to start having and your pediatrician can be a great facilitator. Sometimes parents are uncomfortable talking about those topics with their children even at an early, pre-adolescent stage, so those well checkups are really great places to get insight on how to approach sensitive topics.

    Rubinger: Dr. Stinson, since COVID, tell me what you’re seeing that’s different in terms of talking to both parents and children. I am sure the pandemic took some families off their schedules for well checkups. How has the doctor-patient pediatric conversation changed over the past couple of years?

    Dr. Stinson: What we’re hearing from our pediatricians since COVID is also what we’re hearing in the news. The behavioral and mental health crisis that we’re experiencing in this country has been really impactful on children, especially teenagers. During COVID, the social isolation of being out of school for periods of time had a significant impact on adolescents. The rise in social media popularity during that time also had a negative impact on pediatric mental health.

    Our pediatricians are really seeing that impact now. They’re feeling the strain our teenagers are experiencing. We’re seeing many more cases of depression and anxiety, and cases that escalate to dangerous proportions such as suicidal thoughts and actions.

    We’re trying to respond to it by increasing the resources in our communities, but it’s hard to move fast enough to keep up with the demand. At Wellstar, we are developing an integrative model for behavioral health into our pediatric offices. Five of our pediatric practices will have embedded behavioral health professionals, so pediatricians can make direct referrals and patients have immediate access to behavioral health providers in their pediatric office setting.

    Rubinger: Dr. Greaves, the mother might be the caretaker who takes care of the child. Most mothers would put their kid’s health ahead of their own health. Tell me what you are experiencing in terms of women’s health as it relates to those people who are the caretakers. What are the issues that they’re having to face to address their own needs?

    Dr. Paula Greaves, Chief, Women’s Health Service Line, Wellstar: Women are usually considered the CEOs of their households and the drivers of healthcare in the community. Most women are the care bridge between several generations. They take care of their children, their parents, their partners and at times their communities.

    Unfortunately, they sometimes forget to take care of themselves. As physicians, it is our duty to ensure that women are made aware of the warning signs their bodies may be sending them and encourage them to seek help earlier to improve health outcomes.

    There are nine signs that I tell my patients to watch out for:

    1. Fatigue: Most women think, “Oh, I’m tired. It’s because I’m doing too much or I’m not getting enough sleep.” But fatigue can be a sign of something more than simply lack of sleep. It could be thyroid dysfunction. It could be menstrual irregularities causing them to be anemic and thus feeling fatigued. It could be heart disease. Fatigue could also be a sign of depression or menopausal symptoms. Every household should own a blood pressure monitor, and women should know their numbers (blood pressure, weight, and last menstrual period).
    2. Women should be aware of physical changes within their bodies, including breast changes. Changes in the texture of the skin or a lump or pain in the breast should always be checked out.
    3. Bloating is another subtle symptom to be aware of. Most women feel bloated and think, “Oh, it’s time for my menstrual cycle, so that’s why I am bloated.” But bloating can be a sign of a gastrointestinal problem or an enlarged pelvic organ. If you have bloating that doesn’t resolve after one or two cycles, let your doctor know.
    4. Chest discomfort, shortness of breath and pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, shoulder, or arm are also red flags. Heart attack signs and symptoms can be completely different in women than the typical ones seen in men. Heart disease is the number one killer of women, so it is very important that these signs are not ignored.
    5. Lung cancer isn’t just a smoker’s disease. If you notice an unusual cough or wheezing, have it checked out.
    6. Weight changes: Either too much weight gain or unexpected weight loss should be mentioned to your physician. Fluid retention can also affect weight gain.
    7. Blood in the urine or stool should be reported.
    8. Irregular or heavy periods—heavy enough to change pads every hour or soil through clothes.
    9. Skin changes such as discolorations, new moles or growths are definitely worth having a professional take a look.


    Rubinger:  Is there ever a situation, Dr. Stinson, where you are treating a child and you see a mother whom you can tell is having health issues, even without an exam? As a pediatrician, do you ever say, “Hey, I think you need to get that checked out?”

    Dr. Stinson: As pediatricians, we really focus on the whole family. While we’re seeing the child, we’re also interacting with the parents, guardians, grandparents, or whoever’s bringing the child in to see us on a routine basis.

    I think we often get questions from family members about their own health because of exactly what Dr. Greaves mentioned. People think, “I am in a doctor’s office. I don’t have time to go to my own doctor. Let me just see if I can get this question answered.

    While being careful not to give medical advice to a patient who is not ours or who is outside of our scope of practice as pediatricians, we are very willing to give recommendations on where that person should seek care. One benefit of our health system is we have the expertise to take care of patients from before they’re born until they need end-of-life care. We have a scope of providers within our system who can help with pretty much any problem that might come up. I would not hesitate to refer a patient to Dr. Greaves and say, “This mom is really worried about her own health. Can you please help? She’s very busy, but her symptoms sound concerning. Can you maybe work her into your schedule?

    I practice in the hospital, and we have sent several parents to the emergency room in our hospital for their own health while we’re taking care of their child in the pediatric unit.

    How providers are addressing rising mental health needs

    Rubinger: Dr. Memark, you get to look at this from the standpoint of two counties that are in great need of public health support. What are the trends that you’re seeing at a 30,000-foot view? What do you see within your communities that your organization tries to address?

    Dr. Janet Memark, District Health Director, Cobb & Douglas Health District: From my point of view, one of the big things that we do at Cobb & Douglas Public Health is a large community health assessment. Dr. Greaves is actually a member of our board. We just finished a 2016-2020 five-year assessment. This was at the beginning of the pandemic, so keep that in mind. Our next assessment will capture 2021-2025. One of the things that was surprising to me was looking at causes of death in our communities. The assessment showed that in older people, it’s what you’d expect. For example, in Cobb County for those age 75 and older, the leading causes of death are things like vascular disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s. For ages 65 to 74, it’s heart disease and cancer. But when we started looking at the lower age groups, I was very surprised at what I saw:

    • For people in their 30s and 40s, the leading cause of death was accidental poisonings, and that includes drug abuse and drug overdoses. Number two was suicide.
    • For ages 25 to 34, number one was overdoses and poisonings and number two was suicide.
    • For ages 20 to 24, motor vehicle accidents were number one. Suicide was also number two for this group.
    • For 15 to 19, suicide took the number one spot. Number two was motor vehicle accidents.
    • For 10 to 14, number one was motor vehicle accidents followed by suicide.


    After the timeframe studied in the assessment, we went through two more years of the pandemic, which affected almost everyone’s mental health in one way or another. We’ve heard on the news how pediatricians in medical school are now being trained on how to provide more extensive mental healthcare because there just aren’t enough mental health experts.

    It’s wonderful to hear Dr. Stinson say they are really trying to bolster up mental health screenings for our young people during their pediatric visits. I’d also like to add that we have high rates of maternal mortality in Georgia. The state Department of Public Health did a deep dive and found that mental health is a huge component of maternal mortality. You see these same themes of mental health running through several different medical specialties.

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    Wellstar Paulding Medical Center is the first hospital in North America to join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. The initiative aims to help people who have disabilities that are not immediately obvious, such as visual or hearing impairments, autism, chronic pain, dementia or anxiety.

    Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Network

    Wellstar Paulding Medical Center is the first hospital in North America to join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. Adopted by the hospital’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Council, the initiative aims to help people who have disabilities that are not immediately obvious, such as visual or hearing impairments, autism, chronic pain, dementia or anxiety.

    “We want to foster a sense of belonging and respect for every patient, family member and team member,” said Rev. Dr. Rhonda James-Jones, manager of Spiritual Health at Wellstar Paulding Medial Center & Nursing Rehabilitation Center. “Paired with education and other care initiatives, the Sunflower will enable every member of our team to provide the highest quality, most personal care for patients with invisible disabilities.

    At the hospital, the official Hidden Disabilities Sunflower logo — a yellow sunflower on a green background — is placed on the door of a patient with a disability. The Sunflower symbol discreetly indicates to patient-facing team members that the wearer needs additional support or a little more time when a diagnosis or procedure is explained. 
    “The Sunflower will help us in our efforts to honor every voice at Wellstar,” said Tricia Everitte, a Wellstar registered respiratory therapist and Sunflower program initiative lead.

    Everitt introduced the effort to the hospital because she cares for people with hidden disabilities both professionally and personally.

    She added, “Several nurses and other team members have shared that they have people with hidden disabilities in their lives and are proud to work at a hospital that will go the extra mile to meet their needs.”

    The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower has been adopted globally across all public sectors including major airports, supermarkets, entertainment and sports venues, government programs, public safety services and an increasing number of businesses, large and small.

    “Our aim is to help make the invisible, visible,” said Paul White, CEO, The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. “We’re thrilled to welcome Wellstar Paulding Medical Center to the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. As the first hospital in North America to join the Sunflower, we champion and share their drive to support people with non-visible disabilities within the healthcare sector.”

    The Sunflower is another layer of support as the team at Wellstar Paulding seeks to provide high-quality healthcare to every person, every time. Patients at Wellstar Paulding also have access to whole person-centered care provided by clinically trained chaplains and pet therapists, as well as through technology such as adaptive phones and interpretation services.

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    Published on: June 2023
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    Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Expands Cancer Care with New Radiation Technology

    New radiation therapy technology at Wellstar Paulding Medical Center doubles the hospital’s availability for radiation treatment and expanded cancer care for the region.

    Wellstar Paulding added a new radiation vault, which houses a second linear accelerator. The TrueBeam technology delivers high-precision doses of radiation with flexible treatment options, including the capability to change the size and shape of beams to mimic the tumor shape and minimize exposure to surrounding tissue. 

    The linear accelerator can shorten the time of each treatment and for some patients, may reduce the number of treatments needed. Adding a second linear accelerator enables the cancer care team at Wellstar Paulding to double availability for radiation treatment, offering more convenient appointment times for patients. 

    “It gives us the versatility to address many different cancer situations in a more efficient way,” said Dr. William Thoms, the radiation oncology medical director for Wellstar Paulding. “The time of each treatment can be reduced, and the potential to accomplish the mission in fewer treatments is also there. We have the capability of targeting treatment so we can minimize injury to normal tissue.”

    The linear accelerator is well-suited for treating cases where minimizing damage to normal tissue is especially important, such as in the brain, spinal cord or organs where a patient has previously received radiation treatment, according to Dr. Thoms.

    As Wellstar Paulding expands its cancer care services, the new linear accelerator will also be used for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), which has not previously been offered in Paulding County. This method can treat tumors anywhere in the body with highly targeted, high-dose radiation. Because it uses multiple X-ray beams coming from different angles, as well as high treatment precision, surrounding normal tissues are spared.

    Learn more about cancer care at Wellstar Paulding.

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    Published on: June 2023
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