Women’s Center At WellStar Douglas To Hold Open House Wednesday

DOUGLASVILLE, GA -- WellStar Health System invites the public to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for The Women’s Center at WellStar Douglas Hospital on Wednesday, April 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. The new state-of-the-art 16,850-square foot facility, featuring a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), private suites and the latest technology and equipment, leading to greater comfort and convenience for expectant mothers and families living in Douglas County, West Georgia and surrounding communities.

The event will feature remarks from WellStar officials, tours of the facility and food and refreshments. The Women’s Center officially opens April 29.

“Since opening the first birthing center in 1976, WellStar Douglas has been at the forefront of innovation in maternal health care services by developing facilities that enhance the bonding experience between mothers and newborns,” said Craig Owens, WellStar senior vice president and president of WellStar Douglas Hospital. “When we began designing The Women’s Center, our mission was to provide personalized care to mothers and newborns in a setting that felt like home. We understand how crucial it is for patients to be in an environment that offers support and privacy while bonding with their baby. Our vision has come to life, as this center has brought together cutting-edge medical technology with spa-like amenities to improve the birthing experience.”

The Women’s Center, located on the second floor of the hospital, includes 10 labor and delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDPR) suites, allowing mothers and babies to remain in the same room during their stay. All suites are equipped with Bluetooth capability and feature bedside recovery for mothers and babies to bond in the initial hours after birth. The rooms are appointed with a full bathroom, a convertible sleeper bed with side table conversion for dining, multiple USB outlets to keep electronic devices charged, and free WiFi to keep families connected.

Additionally, The Women’s Center houses a NICU and well-baby nursery. Private NICU nursery suites offer mothers an opportunity to stay with their newborns after discharge, enhancing family bonding time. The suites can accommodate multiple newborns, including triplets. Mothers and babies in high-risk and routine pregnancies have access to maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners and lactation consultants.

"WellStar Douglas Hospital has a long-standing history and commitment of treating generations of local mothers and families,” said Dr. Kevin Ward, obstetrics and gynecology specialist (OBGYN) at WellStar North Douglas OB/GYN and medical director of The Women’s Center at WellStar Douglas. “This center will help us meet the growing demand for maternal services in Douglas County and surrounding areas, allowing us to double the number of babies delivered per month. The Level II nursery allows mothers and babies to remain together throughout their hospital stay, which is an incredible resource we are excited to provide.”

The facility also features two triage rooms, a C-Section suite and advanced technology and equipment, including special bassinets and infant warmers for low birthweight babies. Hydrotherapy showers also provide comfort for patients in labor.

For more information, please visit www.wellstar.org/locations/pages/wellstar-douglas-hospital.aspx.

WellStar Health System has an unwavering focus on exceeding the expectation of our patients and consumers. This is achieved through the delivery of high-quality care and value to our patients; hiring and retaining world-class, engaged providers and team members; transforming care and payment models; and maintaining market leadership via intentional and focused growth. WellStar, nationally recognized for its state-of-the-art facilities, includes 11 hospitals, WellStar Clinical Partners and its more than 1,700 physicians, and an array of outpatient facilities and services including more than 250 medical office locations, nine urgent care centers, 19 imaging centers, three health parks, and other services. As a not-for-profit, WellStar continues to reinvest in the health of the communities it serves, and the more than 20,000 WellStar team members are committed to our vision of delivering world-class healthcare. For more information, visit wellstar.org.