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HEALTHCARE

Best Hospitals 2023, including Emory and services including oncology, Breast Centers. Founded in 1961 as
University Hospital, Emory Saint orthopaedics and cardiology. DeKalb General and later known as
Joseph’s Hospital, Emory Johns Creek • For 8 consecutive years, Emory Saint DeKalb Medical, the hospital joined
Hospital and Emory University Hospital Joseph’s Hospital ranks No. 2 in metro Emory Healthcare in 2018 and is now
Midtown. Emory University Hospital Atlanta and the state by U.S. News & part of Georgia’s most comprehensive
was also named a top global hospital in World Report. academic health system.
2023 by Newsweek. • Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital chief • The Emory Decatur Hospital maternity
As Atlanta’s first faith-based and nursing officer was elected in 2023 center is the first in Georgia to receive
longest-serving hospital, the mission is to a national leadership role with the the international “Baby-Friendly”
the same today as it was over 140 years American Association of Colleges
hospital designation.
ago—to provide compassionate care, of Nursing.
• The hospital is also nationally
especially to those in need. In 2012, Emory Decatur Hospital is a 451-
recognized as an Infant Safe
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital became bed, full-service hospital with centers
Sleep hospital. emoryhealthcare.org
a part of Emory Healthcare. The 410- of excellence in surgical weight loss,
bed acute-care hospital is recognized joint replacement, and orthopaedics.
Peachford Hospital
as one of the leading specialty-referral Its cancer program is accredited by
When families and individuals look to
hospitals in the Southeast. Emory Saint the Commission on Cancer and the
have their mental health and addiction
Joseph’s is known for expert physicians National Accreditation Program for
treatment needs met, Peachford
Hospital helps bring life into balance.
The physicians have experience
specializing in child, adolescent, adult
and geriatric psychiatry and addiction
medicine. Peachford Hospital has
capacity of 246 beds and provides
individualized treatment programs to
address each person’s unique needs.
peachford.com

Health Department
The DeKalb County Board of Health
records all births and deaths in DeKalb
County and provides healthcare
services for the entire family. Services
are available for children, adults, and
seniors, and range from vision and
hearing screenings to school and travel
immunizations and Medicaid enrollment.
The Board of Health also oversees the
inspections of more than 2,500 food
service establishments in the county.
dekalbhealth.net

Hispanic Health
Coalition of Georgia
The Hispanic Health Coalition of
Georgia, Inc. provides health education
and resources that help connect clients
with quality healthcare providers. The
coalition advocates for policies that
will improve the health of Hispanics in
Georgia. hhcga.org

For more information about Healthcare
in Dunwoody, visit:
perimeterchamber.com.

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