St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital

08/19/2026

🏥 A new chapter in health care is coming to Athens.

Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking of the St. Mary's Center for Heart, Vascular & Neurosciences on Friday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Hospital.

We look forward to sharing this special day with our neighbors, partners and supporters as we continue our commitment to providing high-level care and higher-level caring.

This transformative project will enhance access to advanced cardiovascular and neuroscience care for the communities we serve.

🎉 Enjoy food, fun, giveaways, and the opportunity to celebrate the future of heart, vascular and neuroscience care in our region.

📍 St. Mary's Hospital, Athens, GA
🗓 Friday, August 21, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m.

08/17/2026

💙 PARKINSON'S SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS & FAMILIES

Caring for someone with Parkinson's can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. That's why this month's Parkinson's Disease Support Group will focus on an important topic: caregiver support.

📅 Tuesday, August 18
⏰ 9:30 a.m.
📍 Good Samaritan Café at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital

Guest speaker Richard Behra will discuss the unique challenges caregivers face, available resources, and the importance of caring for yourself while caring for others.

We'll also continue last month's popular "show and tell," giving participants the opportunity to share helpful tools, tips, and personal experiences.

Whether you're living with Parkinson's, caring for a loved one, or supporting a family member or friend affected by the disease, you're welcome to join us.

There is no charge to attend.

📞 Call (706) 453-5088 to reserve your spot.

Please help spread the word. Someone in our community may be searching for support and not realize it's available right here at home. 💙

08/12/2026

🚧 Turning vision into reality!

We're excited to share highlights from the recent groundbreaking celebration for the future of health care in our community. This project represents our ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality care close to home and investing in the health and well-being of the families we serve.

Thank you to our community leaders, partners, supporters, and team members who joined us to mark this important milestone. We look forward to sharing our progress in the months ahead. 💙

08/11/2026

Congratulations to John Sartain, EMS Liaison and Staff Development Coordinator in our Education Department, on receiving our ministry’s August Spirit of Mercy Award!👏🏽

John is a true professional who approaches everyone with respect and a deep passion for teaching. A dedicated team player, he has built and continues to nurture strong ties with EMS partners across our region, as well as educating our own staff on skills such as hands-only CPR. John demonstrates compassion, integrity, and kindness in all that he does. He is an inspiration to those around him.

Thank you, John, for everything you do for St. Mary’s, our patients and the communities we serve!❤️

08/05/2026

Knee pain can creep up slowly, until one day it's affecting how you walk, sleep, or keep up with the people you love. So how do you know when it's more than just "getting older"?

In our latest Health Insights Mini-Pod, Dr. Randy Lavender breaks down:

The warning signs it may be time to consider surgery
What non-surgical options are worth trying first
What recovery from a knee replacement actually looks like

Whether you're dealing with occasional stiffness or knee pain that's taken over your daily life, this quick listen will help you feel more confident about your next step.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/4wvbtdY

08/04/2026

We were honored to welcome the Georgia Hospital Association Leadership GHA Class of 2026–2027 to St. Mary's Health Care System as part of their first week of programming.

Thank you for spending the day with us and allowing us to share how our team is advancing high-quality, compassionate care across Northeast Georgia. We appreciate the opportunity to showcase the incredible work happening throughout our health care system and to connect with such an inspiring group of emerging leaders.

A special thank you to our President & CEO, Stonish Pierce, and members of our leadership team for sharing their expertise and vision for the future of health care.

We look forward to seeing all that this outstanding class will accomplish in the years ahead.

The 2026-2027 class of Leadership GHA wrapped up the first week of the program with a visit to St. Mary's Health Care System. Thank you to Trinity Health System Georgia President and CEO Stonish Pierce and the leadership team for sharing your insights with our group!

08/03/2026

We’re proud that St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital is participating in the KidsABC initiative, helping strengthen pediatric emergency care in rural communities across Georgia.

Through hands-on training at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital, our emergency department team continues to build the knowledge and skills needed to provide the highest level of care for our youngest patients when every second counts.

Thank you to the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center Mercer University School of Medicine r and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for investing in rural hospitals and the communities we serve. We are honored to be part of this important collaboration.