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June 28, 2026

Nurses Say State Guidance Could Threaten Rural Health Care Access in Georgia

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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.

April 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AdventHealth Welcomes New Physician to Summerville Office

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AdventHealth Redmond is welcoming Dr. Jacquelin Miller to AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care & Urgent Care at Summerville.

Dr. Miller is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and will join Christie Tankersley and Anna Nicole Herring in serving patients across Chattooga County.

AdventHealth officials say Dr. Miller brings extensive experience in urgent and complex medical situations, while focusing on compassionate, patient-centered care for patients of all ages.

She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, completed training in internal medicine and surgery, and later completed a residency in emergency medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

The Summerville office is located at 9777 Rome Boulevard in the Ingles shopping center. The clinic offers primary care, urgent care, occupational health, workers’ compensation, and school health services.

Walk-in and same-day appointments are available.

April 5, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Atrium Health Floyd Recognized For Commitment To Chattooga County

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Atrium Health Floyd is being recognized for its long-standing commitment to the people of Chattooga County, where the healthcare system says it has proudly served residents for more than 80 years.

March 8, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

AdventHealth Celebrates Grand Opening of New Primary Care and Urgent Care Clinic in Summerville

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AdventHealth Medical Group has officially celebrated the grand opening of its new Primary Care & Urgent Care clinic in Summerville, expanding access to health care services for families across Chattooga County.

March 5, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

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.

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.