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The Marietta, Georgia-based health system is one of the largest in the state, operating 11 hospitals, more than 300 physician offices and nine cancer centers.

Under board and executive leadership, Wellstar has achieved: 

• Creation of two of councils that help ensure that Wellstar provides safe, high-quality care and service to all patients; supports health equity initiatives for underserved communities; and works to attract, hire and retain top diverse talent that mirrors the communities they serve.
• Joined the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s ATL Action for Racial Equity initiative, which partners with more than 240 Atlanta-based companies to advance racial equity in four areas: advancing Black talent; championing inclusive economic development; expanding access to quality education; and investing in workforce development.
• During the pandemic,Wellstar orchestrated 29 COVID-19 testing events with community partners to conduct 3,000+tests, distributed 51,000+ COVID-19 prevention pamphlets to underserved communities, and distributed fresh food to serve nearly 3,100 households through the “Mobile Market” program with Goodr.