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March 5, 2026

AdventHealth to Hold Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for New Summerville Primary Care & Urgent Care Facility

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Residents of Chattooga County and surrounding Northwest Georgia communities are invited to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care & Urgent Care location in Summerville.

The event will take place TODAY, Thursday, March 5 at 4:00 p.m. at the new facility located at 9777 Rome Boulevard in Summerville.

Community members, local leaders, and healthcare representatives are expected to attend the celebration marking the opening of the new medical facility. The event will give residents an opportunity to learn more about the services offered while celebrating expanded healthcare access for the region.

AdventHealth officials say the new location will provide primary care services as well as urgent care, helping meet the growing healthcare needs of Chattooga County and nearby Northwest Georgia communities.

Ribbon cuttings and grand openings like this are often held in partnership with local chambers of commerce and community organizations to welcome new businesses and services to the area.

Residents are encouraged to attend and help celebrate the addition of another healthcare resource serving the Summerville community.

March 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Grows in 2025 With New Nursing Partnership, Major Honors, and Expanded CDL Training

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Advent Health and GNTC partnership signing

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) continued to expand its impact across northwest Georgia in 2025 through new partnerships, student achievements, and institutional recognition.

February 21, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

AdventHealth Medical Group Celebrates Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting in Summerville

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Community leaders, healthcare professionals, and residents are invited to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care and Urgent Care facility in Summerville.

February 16, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Heart Health Month Lunch & Learn Set for February 23 in Summerville

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The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with AdventHealth to host a Heart Health Month Lunch & Learn on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at 10050 Commerce Street in Summerville and is open to the public.

Organizers say the Lunch & Learn will focus on heart health awareness and prevention, with Dr. Himanshu Patel, MD serving as the guest speaker. The catered lunch is sponsored by AdventHealth, and attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about maintaining heart health while connecting with local professionals.

Reservations are required for the event, and interested participants are encouraged to review event policies and secure their spot in advance.

Visit the Chattooga Chamber Facebook page or their website for more details and registration.

February 16, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

AdventHealth Medical Group Opening New Primary Care & Urgent Care Clinic in Summerville Today

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AdventHealth Medical Group is expanding access to healthcare in Chattooga County with the opening of a new Primary Care & Urgent Care clinic in Summerville this month.

The new clinic, AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care & Urgent Care at Summerville, will open today, February 16 and will be located at 9777 Rome Boulevard, Summerville, GA 30747. The location will provide whole-person primary care for patients of all ages, along with occupational health, workers’ compensation, and school health services. Organizers say walk-in and same-day appointments will be available to help meet urgent and routine healthcare needs quickly.

Care at the Summerville clinic will be provided by nurse practitioners Christie Tankersley, ACNP-BC, and Anna Nicole Herring, FNP-C. AdventHealth Medical Group says the new clinic is part of its continued commitment to bringing high-quality, compassionate care closer to families across Northwest Georgia.

January 18, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

AdventHealth to Open New Primary and Urgent Care Clinic in Summerville on Feb. 16

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AdventHealth Medical Group announced it will open a new primary and urgent care clinic in Summerville this February, aiming to bring more convenient, whole-person care closer to home for Chattooga County residents.

AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care & Urgent Care at Summerville will open Feb. 16 at 9777 Rome Boulevard, Summerville, GA 30747. The clinic will provide primary care for patients of all ages, along with occupational health services, workers’ compensation care, and school health support. The location is expected to offer walk-in availability as well as same-day appointments to help patients get care quickly when needs arise.

Care at the Summerville clinic will be provided by nurse practitioners Christie Tankersley, ACNP-BC, and Anna Nicole Herring, FNP-C. AdventHealth Medical Group said the new site is part of its ongoing effort to expand access to high-quality, compassionate health care across Northwest Georgia, making it easier for local families to receive routine and urgent care in one place.

January 1, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

AdventHealth Redmond Names Rome Native Hudson Sutton as Executive Director of Operations

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AdventHealth Redmond has announced the appointment of Hudson Sutton as the hospital’s new executive director of operations.

December 16, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

AdventHealth Redmond, Murray Named to Forbes’ Top Hospitals in America 2026 List

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Residents of Northwest Georgia seeking medical care can take added confidence in local options after AdventHealth Redmond and AdventHealth Murray were recognized in Forbes’ inaugural “Top Hospitals in America 2026” list.

December 8, 2025

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AdventHealth Redmond to Celebrate “Topping Out” of New Cancer Pavilion in Rome

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AdventHealth Redmond is inviting community members and media to a special milestone event marking progress on its new cancer facility in Northwest Georgia.

November 26, 2025

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AdventHealth Georgia Appoints Marcy Cent as New Director of Oncology Services

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AdventHealth Georgia has announced the appointment of Marcy Cent, MBA, as its new director of oncology services. In this role, Cent will oversee the continued development and expansion of comprehensive cancer care programs across the region, ensuring that patients can receive high-quality treatment close to home.