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H E A LT H C A R E                                  Regional Healthcare                                   a regional referral center and Level
                                                         makes Athens a destination                       2 Trauma Center. Athens Regional
                                                                                                          is affiliated with Emory University
                    Athens Regional Medical Center                                                        Healthcare in open-heart and thoracic
                                                                                                          surgery and offers the most experienced
                        For emergencies, a common              facility with 360 beds, four urgent care   and comprehensive nationally acclaimed
                       cold, regularly scheduled doctor        centers, a quality network of physicians,  cardiovascular program in the area.
                                                               a health maintenance organization          With a reputation for advanced surgical
                         appointments, specialized             and a home health agency, Athens           services, Athens Regional offers a full
                     rehabilitation therapies, and much        Regional Health System is a progressive    spectrum of superior, minimally
                      more, Athens has the healthcare          healthcare system that is fully dedicated  invasive surgery.
                      professionals to meet your needs.        to improving the health, wellness, and     	 Spacious labor and delivery suites
                                                               quality of life of our communities.        complement beautiful mother-baby
                    	 Easily accessible and practically in     	 The cornerstone of Athens Regional       accommodations and a dedicated
                    your backyard are three state-of-the-art   Health System is Athens Regional           neonatal intensive care unit. In addition,
                    hospitals – Athens Regional Medical        Medical Center. Athens Regional is         some of the area’s most experienced
                    Center, St. Mary’s Health Care System,                                                pediatricians and nurses serve the
                    and Landmark Hospital – and incredible                                                children in our region through
                    support services including the Athens                                                 Athens Regional.
                    Neighborhood Health Center, the                                                       	 Accredited by the Commission on
                    Mercy Health Center, the UGA Health                                                   Cancer of the American College of
                    Center, and the Clarke County Health                                                  Surgeons for high quality cancer care,
                    Department. With our outstanding                                                      the hospital provides extensive cancer
                    healthcare professionals, cutting-edge                                                diagnosis and treatment including a
                    technology and facilities, you and your                                               leading-edge radiation oncology center,
                    family are in great hands.                                                            a free-standing cancer support center, a
                                                                                                          tumor registry and research, and a spa-
                                                                                                          like Breast Health Center.
                                                                                                          	 Advanced imaging technology
                                                                                                          supports all of Athens Regional services:
                                                                                                          Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); PET
                                                                                                          and CT scanners; all-digital Endoscopy
                                                                                                          Center; dedicated breast mammography;
                                                                                                          and the most advanced prostate
                                                                                                          diagnostic and treatment technology
                                                                                                          available in Georgia.
                                                                                                          	 Athens Regional also features a

                      Athens Regional Health System            Athens Regional Medical Center pool
                    	 Athens Regional Health System is one
                    of Northeast Georgia’s largest healthcare
                    systems. Comprised of an acute care

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