WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM

Grady Health System has received state approval to build a freestanding emergency room in south Fulton County, addressing the lack of full-service hospitals since Wellstar closed Atlanta Medical Center-South in 2022. The new ER in Union City will have 16 patient bays and is expected to cost $38.9 million, with Fulton County funding $19 million. Grady anticipates the facility will be self-sustaining through patient care revenue.