Georgia continues to face a growing shortage of physicians and other healthcare providers, with rural communities experiencing some of the greatest challenges in accessing medical care.
AdventHealth is inviting the public to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of its new Cancer Pavilion in Rome.
The ceremony will be held Wednesday, July 15, at 4 p.m. at the AdventHealth Cancer Pavilion, located at 641 Braves Boulevard in Rome. Community members, local leaders and healthcare partners are invited to attend as AdventHealth officially opens the facility and marks a new chapter in cancer care for Northwest Georgia.
The new Cancer Pavilion brings a wide range of cancer services together under one roof, allowing patients to receive coordinated care closer to home.
The facility includes a Breast Center offering advanced mammography, bone-density scanning and diagnostic imaging technology. It also features experienced hematology and oncology specialists, a spacious infusion center for cancer treatments, and an on-site laboratory and pharmacy.
The program will include welcome remarks, special recognitions, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a prayer of dedication for patients and members of the care team.
Following the ceremony, guests will be invited to enjoy light refreshments and drinks while taking self-guided tours of the new facility.
A dispute over how Georgia law should be interpreted has advanced practice registered nurses warning that patients in rural communities could lose access to medical care if the issue is not resolved.
During National EMS Week, AdventHealth Georgia is welcoming a new source of comfort and encouragement for its Emergency Medical Services team.
AdventHealth Redmond is receiving $934,000 in federal funding to launch the Northwest Georgia Rural Initiative for Transportation, also known as NW-GRIT.
The Ben and Ollie Brady School of Nursing at Shorter University has received a $200,000 grant from the Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation, providing a major boost for program operations and continued training of future nurses across Northwest Georgia and beyond.
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.
AdventHealth Redmond is continuing its mission to bring advanced heart care closer to home for Chattooga County and surrounding Northwest Georgia communities, including expanded access through cardiology services in Trion.
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its annual listing of the “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.”
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.