by Kandiss Edwards

November 8, 2024

Grady Memorial Hospital will build a freestanding health unit in South Fulton County.

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Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta is extend its reach. Fox5 Atlanta reported that the hospital plans to build a free-standing emergency unit in Union City.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners is partnering with Grady to fill a health care gap in south Atlanta. The medical unit will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

According to Fox 5, “South Fulton County residents are currently traveling up to 40 minutes to get life-saving treatment since Atlanta Medical Center closed. »

Fulton County Chairman Robert Pitts stressed the need of the medical unit and the county’s hope for the future.

“The dream is, and the need is, for a freestanding hospital in south Fulton County, but this is a major step in the right direction,” Pitts said.

A spokesperson for Grady issued a statement to Channel 2 Action News ecommenting on the details of the partnership.

“We are pleased that our certificate of need to build a free-standing emergency department in south Fulton County has been approved. This free-standing emergency department, built in partnership with Fulton County, will be located in Union City and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week,”

Grady Memorial is a level one trauma unit. As such, he can respond internally to emergency situations. The free-standing emergency center has 16 bays and will provide labs, immediate assessment, immediate care and body scans. Emergency treatment will require the use of helicopters and ambulances to admit patients to the main Grady facility.

The Marcus Trauma Center at Grady Memorial Hospital was recognized as a level one trauma center in June 2024. Dr. Elizabeth Benjamin, medical director of trauma at Grady, congratulated the establishment team and commitment to greatness in a statement.

“This re-verification is a testament to our team of doctors, nurses and support staff who provide the highest levels of care to the patients we serve every day,” she said. “It also underscores what we’ve known for a long time: Grady’s trauma care is second to none.”

The facility is Atlanta’s only trauma center with capacity for up to 5,000 patients.

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dimensioned the need of the medical unit and the county’s hope for the future.

“The dream is, and the need is, for a freestanding hospital in south Fulton County, but this is a major step in the right direction,” Pitts said.

A spokesperson for Grady issued a statement to Channel 2 Action News ecommenting on the details of the partnership.

“We are pleased that our certificate of need to build a free-standing emergency department in south Fulton County has been approved. This free-standing emergency department, built in partnership with Fulton County, will be located in Union City and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week,”

Grady Memorial is a level one trauma unit. As such, he can respond internally to emergency situations. The free-standing emergency center has 16 bays and will provide labs, immediate assessment, immediate care and body scans. Emergency treatment will require the use of helicopters and ambulances to admit patients to the main Grady facility.

The Marcus Trauma Center at Grady Memorial Hospital was recognized as a level one trauma center in June 2024. Dr. Elizabeth Benjamin, medical director of trauma at Grady, congratulated the establishment team and commitment to greatness in a statement.

“This re-verification is a testament to our team of doctors, nurses and support staff who provide the highest levels of care to the patients we serve every day,” she said. “It also underscores what we’ve known for a long time: Grady’s trauma care is second to none.”

The facility is Atlanta’s only trauma center with capacity for up to 5,000 patients.

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