New Grant is Helping More Atlantans Stay Healthy
Grady's Food As Medicine program is growing thanks to a generous gift from the Enterprise Mobility FoundationTM! We're helping more patients than ever learn to cook, shop, and eat in ways that will allow them to control disease and live stronger, healthier lives.
Grady’s Surgical Trauma IMCU Nurses Earn a Prestigious Award
The Silver Beacon Award, presented by the industry’s leading critical care nursing organization, recognized Grady’s nursing team for its exceptional patient care and highly supportive work environment.
August is the Ideal Month for Considering Grady in Your Will and Estate Planning
August is the perfect time to explore how you can leave a lasting legacy with Grady. Learn about the benefits of planned giving, simple steps to get started and how your gift can impact Atlanta's healthcare future. Thoughtful planning isn’t expensive or just for the wealthy. It can reduce your tax burden and reduce the stress on your loved ones during an already difficult time.
Grady’s Heart Failure and COPD Departments Receive Prestigious National Ranking
U.S. News & World Report has released its new hospital rankings and Grady is once again at the top of the list for several of its specialty programs. We’re proud to see our dedicated teams of doctors, nurses and medical staff recognized for their commitment to keeping Atlantans healthy and meeting the needs of our evolving community.
Atlanta Teens Get Up Close Views of Healthcare Careers at Grady
Hundreds of students from 118 Atlanta schools spent time at Grady this summer exploring various medical careers, from emergency care to hospital management. Read about this eye-opening program and how it's shaping futures while building a pipeline for Atlanta’s healthcare workforce needs.
16 Grady Staff Awarded Prestigious Scholarships to Become Registered Nurses
For 16 Grady team members, pursuing their dream job of becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) just became a heartwarming reality. These dedicated staff have been awarded full scholarships to complete their academic and residency work at Grady. Provided by the Reach for the Stars Nursing Scholarship Program, the scholarships eliminate financial barriers that prevent people from pursuing these urgently needed career opportunities.
GRADY HEALTH FOUNDATION RELEASES 2023 IMPACT REPORT
Our 2023 Impact Report highlights how investments like from donors and partners change and save lives for Grady patients each and every day. Together, we continue to make a difference in our community by ensuring access to equitable, quality care from our clinics to our Level 1 Trauma Center.
PONCE DE LEON CENTER CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF CARE
The Ponce De Leon Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a leading HIV treatment program in the United States. Established in response to the AIDS epidemic in 1981, the center has become the most comprehensive advanced HIV treatment program in the country.
GRADY HEALTH FOUNDATION IMPROVING ACCESS TO BREAST CANCER CARE
Grady Health Foundation highlights its commitment to improving access to breast cancer care during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As the most common form of cancer among Georgia women, affecting 30 percent of women with cancer, Grady offers screenings and treatment with modern techniques and technology made possible by our dedicated partners.
Annual Fundraiser for Grady Health System Returns to Downtown Atlanta
Grady Health System’s annual ride/run/walk fundraiser, Move For Grady, is returning to downtown Atlanta in 2024, with four different cycling distances and three run/walk options. Georgia State University is the new home for the event which will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Delta Dental grants $75,000 to Grady Expanding Oral Care Access for All
Grady Health Foundation was recently awarded a $75,000 grant from Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, expanding access to oral health care. Thanks to a three-year partnership with Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, Grady can provide 250 patients with critically needed oral prosthetics.
Grady CEO John Haupert Named Among Atlanta’s 2023 Most Admired CEOs
John Haupert, president and CEO of Grady Health System, has been named to Atlanta Business Chronicle’s list of “2023 Most Admired CEOs.” Haupert has served as president and CEO of Grady since 2011.
U.S. News & World Report Names Grady Among Best Hospitals for 2023-2024 in Georgia
Grady Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 list of Best Hospitals. The rankings assist patients and their doctors choose the right hospital for them
Riley Blount and Henry Walker Named to Grady Health Foundation Board
Grady Health Foundation has named Riley Blount and Henry Walker to its board of directors. With their extensive experience and leadership, Blount and Walker will play instrumental roles in shaping the strategic direction and driving the continued success of the Foundation.
Move For Grady Raises important Funding for Access to Healthcare
Over 1,500 participants enjoyed a Saturday afternoon supporting access to quality healthcare for all. What began as a cycling-only affair in Downtown Atlanta has now blossomed into a both a cycling, running, and walking, with Grady and our mission taking center stage.
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
May is Mental Health Awareness Month dedicated to raising awareness for individuals living with behavioral health issues and eliminating the stigma surrounding them. In Georgia alone, over 17 percent of adults and 10 percent of youth face challenges ranging from clinical depression to substance abuse.
Grady Celebrates Opening of Correll Pavilion
The $237 million outpatient facility will expand access to healthcare for the people of metro Atlanta.
Grady CEO John Haupert Earns ACHE Gold Medal Award
The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has announced that Grady Health System’s president and CEO, John M. Haupert, FACHE, is the recipient of the 2023 Gold Medal Award.
Shan Cooper to Chair Grady Health Foundation Board
During the Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation and Grady Health Foundation board meetings held Tuesday, it was announced that one of Atlanta's most respected volunteer leaders, Shan Cooper, will serve as chair of the foundation board effective January 1, 2023. She succeeds Drew Evans, retired CFO of Southern Company, who will remain a member of the foundation board.
U.S. Army Medical Personnel to Train at Grady’s Level 1 Trauma Center
Grady Memorial Hospital has become the latest site of the U.S. Army Military-Civilian Trauma Team Training (AMCT3), enabling military medical personnel to share knowledge and advances in combat casualty care and learn from their civilian colleagues at Grady’s nationally verified Level 1 trauma center. The partnership was formalized during a signing ceremony at Grady on September 19.