Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Austell, GA Videos

As a Wellstar cardiac electrophysiologist, Dr. Jacob Blatt provides specialized treatment for abnormal heart rhythms and tailors care for each patient. He performs procedures such as catheter ablations and implantations of pacemakers and defibrillators. Learn more about Dr. Blatt at http://spr.ly/6186khZO4.

Recognizing a Stroke and Reducing Your Risk
If someone is experiencing a stroke, it's important to call 911 and get care as soon as possible. Hear from Wellstar Vascular Neurosurgeon Dr. William Humphries about how to recognize a stroke and some steps you can take to reduce your risk. Learn more about stroke treatment at http://spr.ly/6188OUu68.

Celebrating Wellstar Nurses
From providing expert patient care to showing compassion for families and educating their communities, Wellstar nurses are committed to enhancing the health and well-being of every person they serve. Thank you to all our nurses for providing more than healthcare, PeopleCare.

Wellstar Addresses Maternal Health Needs
When a family welcomes a baby at Wellstar, our team supports them at every step, helping them stay healthy and prepare for their new child. Through the efforts of Wellstar Community Health and Wellstar's partnership with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia, we are addressing maternal health needs both inside and outside our healthcare facilities.

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center Labor and Delivery Virtual Tour
Ever wondered what it's like to have a baby at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center? Check out our new virtual maternity tour video, which will give you a sneak peek inside a labor and delivery room, mother/baby room, NICU and more! The video tour covers frequently asked questions about personalized birthing options, lactation consultations and even childbirth and parenting classes.

Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Implants at Wellstar
One night after going to bed, Pearlie Chavis couldn't breathe, prompting his fiancée to take him to the emergency room. There, he was diagnosed with heart failure. Thanks to Wellstar Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist Dr. Brian Howard and their partnership over the next few months, Pearlie had a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implanted. This device helps people with the severest symptoms of heart failure by pumping oxygenated blood throughout the body. Watch his story and learn more about advanced heart failure treatments at Wellstar by visiting http://spr.ly/6186MBB3w or calling (470) 793-0200. #PeopleCare #HeartCare

Left Ventricular Assist Device Gives Patients New Hope
The left ventricular assist device (LVAD) helps people whose advanced heart failure prevents the heart from pumping enough blood to the body. Only approximately 200 hospitals in the country can implant a LVAD, and patients can find this life-saving treatment here at Wellstar, close to home. Listen to cardiologist Dr. Brian Howard, medical director for the LVAD and advanced heart failure program, explain this procedure and visit http://spr.ly/6189zZDmt to learn more. #HeartCare #PeopleCare

DominiqueCare at Wellstar
NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins faced many strong opponents throughout his career on the basketball court. Shortly after retiring, however, he began a different type of battle: diabetes. Today, Dominique and his Wellstar physician have a game plan tailored to his lifestyle and medical history. Take control of your health as well by choosing a Wellstar primary care provider at wellstar.org/primarycare. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #DominiqueCare #PeopleCare

Wellstar & Dominique Wilkins: A Winning Team Against Diabetes
Managing a chronic condition like diabetes takes a whole team — and it begins with seeing your primary care provider. They'll partner with you to create a game plan to keep you healthy. Hear this and more tips from Atlanta Hawks legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins. Visit wellstar.org/primarycare to book an appointment today. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #PeopleCare

NanCare at Wellstar - Beating Breast Cancer
Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), a groundbreaking procedure offered at Wellstar, made it possible for Nan Harman-Dempsey to defeat breast cancer sooner without the need for multiple weeks of radiation. This treatment allowed Nan to go home the same day, focus on her recovery and resume her routine faster. Watch her story. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #NanCare #PeopleCare

Wellstar & NGOC - Leading-Edge, Compassionate Expertise
The partnership between Wellstar and Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers (NGOC) ensures people have access to compassionate, world-class care close to home. Offering customized treatment plans for each individual, our multidisciplinary cancer team is here to support patients and their families at every step of the journey. To learn more about #CancerCare at Wellstar, visit https://www.wellstar.org/medical-services/service-lines/cancer-care. #VictoryOverCancerCare #PeopleCare

Wellstar Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination in the Hispanic Community
At Wellstar, we know our Hispanic and Latino patients have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. We talked with three Hispanic team members about their decision to take the vaccine and why you should too. Find a vaccine site near you at vaccines.gov. En Wellstar, sabemos que nuestros pacientes Latinos tienen preguntas sobre la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Por eso hablamos con tres miembros Latinos de nuestro equipo acerca de su decisión de ponerse la vacuna, y de el por qué tú también deberías ponértela. Encuentre un sitio de vacunación contra el COVID-19 cerca de usted en vaccines.gov. #MiPorque #MyWhy

DavidCare: Advocating for Other Men with Prostate Cancer
After his own battle with prostate cancer, Wellstar team member David Moffett found a new motivation in helping other men going through the same diagnosis. David started a support group for men to share their prostate cancer experiences in a safe, comfortable setting. #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerCare