Atrium Health Floyd

Atrium Health Floyd Atrium Health Floyd is dedicated to improving health, elevating hope and advancing healing for all. At Floyd, people are at the center of everything we do.

The Floyd health care system serves the families of northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama. Central to this care is the not-for-profit Floyd Medical Center, a 304-bed acute care hospital and regional referral center covering over 40 medical specialties, including three Destination Centers and five Joint Commission-certified disease-specific programs. Floyd is the region's largest employer and con

tinues to be the regional provider of choice. We are committed to our patients, our co-workers and our community, and we are committed to exceeding your expectations.

After more than 30 years serving Cartersville Parks and Recreation, James Gordy looked forward to retirement filled with...
06/01/2026

After more than 30 years serving Cartersville Parks and Recreation, James Gordy looked forward to retirement filled with golf, travel, horseback riding and family. A routine physical changed everything when testing revealed prostate cancer. After surgery, he believed it was behind him, but years later rising PSA levels showed it had returned. He began radiation at Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, completing 38 treatments that soon became part of a meaningful daily routine.

Each morning, Gordy joined others in the waiting room, watching ESPN, sharing encouragement and building friendships. One connection stood out as the two communicated through writing and bonded over golf, life and Darlington football.

“I really didn't mind going to the Cancer Center because of the people,” Gordy said.

“The people there really do care,” he said. “If you let them in your world, then you’ll find out about their worlds too. They were such a delight.”

“I had to have a mindset of discipline rather than defeat,” said Gordy.

In May 2025, he rang the bell. Today, he is back riding and urging others, “I always tell people, go get your physicals and your PSA test,” Gordy said. “I mean it because I didn’t have any symptoms.”

Learn more about how Atrium Health Floyd and the Harbin Clinic lead the way in cancer care: https://bit.ly/469P8aC

Congratulations nurses!Atrium Health Floyd is proud to announce that 8 nurse residents successfully completed the six mo...
05/29/2026

Congratulations nurses!

Atrium Health Floyd is proud to announce that 8 nurse residents successfully completed the six month New Graduate Nurse Residency Program.

Atrium Health Floyd’s New Graduate Nurse Residency (NGNR) Program is a clinically and instructionally intensive program designed to ensure that each resident has the opportunity to experience clinical environments that best meet the needs of both the resident and the hiring department. Residents are recent nursing graduates with less than six months of experience and participate in both ancillary and clinical immersions throughout Atrium Health Floyd.

Learn more about our nurse residency program: https://bit.ly/3S0goyC

At 14, Natalie suffered an MCL, ACL and meniscus tear that took her off the soccer field and into months of physical the...
05/19/2026

At 14, Natalie suffered an MCL, ACL and meniscus tear that took her off the soccer field and into months of physical therapy. What followed was nearly a year and a half of hard work to rebuild strength, mobility and confidence.

“It was rough,” Natalie recalled. “There were days I cried. My knee wouldn’t move the way I needed it to, but we kept pushing.”

With the support of Alex, her physical therapist at Atrium Health Floyd Physical Therapy and Rehab, she stayed committed. Step by step, she regained strength and eventually returned to soccer, only to face another setback when she tore her other ACL the following season.

For many, that could have been the end of the road. For Natalie, it became a turning point.

“She showed incredible determination and mental toughness,” Alex said. “For a high school student to go through that twice and keep showing up every day says a lot about who she is.”

Natalie leaned on her faith, her family, and her care team to get through it. “I prayed every day,” she said. “That’s what carried me.”

After recovering a second time, Natalie made a difficult decision not to return to soccer, but to pursue a new path. At 17, she joined the Army National Guard and completed basic training before her senior year.

Now 18, she is graduating from Coosa High School and is preparing for Advanced Individual Training in the National Guard while planning a future in healthcare, inspired by her experience in physical therapy.

“Going through this helped me realize I want to help others,” she said.

Looking back, Natalie credits much of her progress to the encouragement she received along the way.

“Alex pushed me every single day,” Natalie said. “Even when it was hard, he never let me give up, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without him.”

Learn more about Atrium Health Floyd Physical Therapy & Rehab:
https://bit.ly/4pLXGMN

Lauren discovered a lump in her breast in early 2020. Soon after, she became one of the one in eight women who will be d...
05/17/2026

Lauren discovered a lump in her breast in early 2020. Soon after, she became one of the one in eight women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

She is one of 20 cancer survivors featured in the Faces of Hope gallery at the Harbin Clinic Cancer Center, 255 W. Fifth St. in Rome. Her cancer journey was marked by a series of unexpected turns.

The first was her diagnosis. The second was the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The third came as she was preparing to begin chemotherapy, when routine lab work revealed she was pregnant.

Lauren faced a difficult decision. She could terminate the pregnancy and begin chemotherapy immediately or continue her pregnancy and delay treatment. Having lost two previous pregnancies and hoping to have more children, she chose to move forward with the pregnancy and postpone treatment.

Lauren completed chemotherapy in October. Not long afterward, her son, Isaac, was born.

“When I rang that bell, tears just poured down my face,” Lauren said. “It was the combination of realizing, ‘Oh my gosh, I actually finished this, and I’m still pregnant.’ I had never carried a baby that far in a pregnancy.”

Isaac’s name comes from the Biblical story of Sarah, who laughed when she was told she would have a baby.

“Then God asked, ‘Is anything too hard for the Lord?’” Lauren said. “The chances of this baby surviving were not good, but God proved the statistics wrong. With Isaac having to go through chemo with me, I knew that was the perfect name.”

Nearly six years later, Lauren has completed treatment for a cancer recurrence. Isaac is now 5 and, as she puts it, “living his best pre-K life.” She also reached another milestone, one that marked the final surprise of her journey.

While homeschooling her daughter during treatment, Lauren discovered a love for teaching. She is now a kindergarten teacher and has earned her master’s degree in early childhood education.

Read Lauren's full story: https://bit.ly/4dEpSxn

05/14/2026

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death. Do you know your risk factors?

Dr. Samuel D. Quaynor, a neurologist at Atrium Health Floyd, shares what you need to know to stay ahead of stroke.

Learn more about the signs and treatment of strokes: https://bit.ly/3QmvW4E

This week, we proudly celebrated Nurses Week by recognizing the heart and soul of healthcare — our incredible nurses. Ea...
05/13/2026

This week, we proudly celebrated Nurses Week by recognizing the heart and soul of healthcare — our incredible nurses. Each day, they bring compassion, expertise and unwavering dedication to their patients, teammates and communities. From offering comfort during difficult times to delivering exceptional care, their impact resonates far and wide.

Thank you to our amazing nurses for everything you do. We honor and celebrate you this week and always!

Join us in celebrating Noah, an ICU nurse at Atrium Health Floyd and a 2026 Compassion Champion of the Year Honoree.Desc...
05/11/2026

Join us in celebrating Noah, an ICU nurse at Atrium Health Floyd and a 2026 Compassion Champion of the Year Honoree.

Described by his team as a compassionate servant leader, Noah leads with heart, humanity and an unwavering commitment to others.

He’s known for showing up fully, especially in the most stressful moments, offering a calm, steady presence that brings reassurance to both patients and teammates.

Whether he’s mentoring, guiding or simply listening, Noah goes out of his way to make others feel supported and valued.

Because of leaders like Noah, care goes beyond clinical, it becomes deeply human..

The Compassion Champion of the Year Award honors Atrium Health teammates whose work and attitudes reflect the Tree of Life spiritual principles—kindness, loyalty, wisdom, prudence, humility, generosity, justice, gentleness, and courage. These nominated Compassion Champions commit to practicing self compassion and self care, extending compassion to others, and championing compassion through Lavender Events and everyday interactions. Across our enterprise, we celebrate our Compassion Champions of the Year Honorees as integral to the Advocate Health Code Lavender mission.

05/11/2026

Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. Nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. experience a new or recurrent stroke each year - roughly one every 40 seconds. Early recognition and treatment are critical to improving survival, reducing disability and supporting faster recovery.

Dr. David Hale, neurologist, shares that the phrase “B.E. F.A.S.T.” is a vital reminder that every minute counts when responding to a stroke. Two of the most important warning signs are Time—knowing to call 911 immediately when symptoms appear—and a sudden, severe headache, which may signal a more serious type of stroke. Acting quickly can save lives and limit long-term damage.

Find out your personal risk for stroke and learn more about our comprehensive stroke care services: https://bit.ly/3LHJuAM

For 10 years, Miriam helped connect cancer patients to the resources they needed on their cancer journey. She had never ...
05/07/2026

For 10 years, Miriam helped connect cancer patients to the resources they needed on their cancer journey. She had never had cancer herself, but her experience in social work gave her the tools to help those who had.

That all changed in 2023, when she learned she had ovarian cancer. She knew something was wrong. Gastrointestinal issues, extreme pelvic pain and endometriosis were affecting her quality of life. She shared her health issues with a colleague, Dr. Dilawar Khan and he advised her to schedule a scan, a colonoscopy and a pelvic ultrasound, and to follow up with her gynecologist.

Miriam was on the way to the beach when she received the news she did not want: She had Stage 2 ovarian cancer. Wondering whether she should return home, Dr. Kahn told her to take the vacation.

After she returned from the beach, a surgeon removed the cancerous tissue. A post-surgery infection delayed the next leg of her journey and landed her in a role reversal she never expected. She was now the patient who needed a social worker to arrange for the regimen of oral and intravenous antibiotics her body required.

After several rounds of IV antibiotics and a second hospitalization she started chemotherapy. She finished in February 2024.

Miriam said she had always had a question of why her career had taken her to working with cancer patients. “Up until this point, I was like, ‘Lord, why do you have me here? What is my role? I had no connection, but sometimes you don’t have to have a connection for God to use you!’”

After her diagnosis, she received her answer: “He said, ‘Here you go.’ This is why.”

Having cancer, she said, has made her a better social worker.

“Before, I had the skills as a social worker to gather resources and give my patients emotional and spiritual support. But it is totally different when you go through a situation. It’s not just on paper. It really did change my perspective and my role as their social worker. Now, I share my experience and tell my patients the things they can expect. I can connect with them like never before,” she said.

Learn more about the cancer care provided by Atrium Health Floyd and the Harbin Clinic:
https://bit.ly/469P8aC

05/06/2026

The spring sniffles are getting harder to ignore as pollen levels spike across the U.S.

Lindsey Russell, a Family Nurse Practitioner with Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic Virtual Primary Care, breaks down the most common seasonal allergy symptoms, treatment options and when it's time to talk to a provider.

If over-the-counter medications aren’t cutting it, you can get convenient, expert care from the comfort of your home with Virtual Primary Care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rQDRW2

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