Expanding Care by the Numbers
$80M+
Combined Expansion Investments
42,000+
New Square Feet Planned
3
Major Expansion Projects Underway
Multiple
New Specialty Services
Current Healthcare Expansion Projects at St. Mary's Health Care System
Latest News in St. Mary's Expansion in Care
St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital announces $45.6 million expansion
St. Mary’s to create Center for Heart, Vascular & Neurosciences
Investing in Healthier Communities for Generations to Come
As our communities continue to grow, so does the need for accessible, high-quality healthcare close to home. These healthcare expansion projects represent more than new facilities and advanced technology. They are investments in the health, well-being, and future of the patients and families we are privileged to serve. By expanding services, increasing capacity, and enhancing access to specialized care, St. Mary's Health Care System is helping ensure our communities have the healthcare resources they need today and for generations to come.
More Specialty Care Close to Home
Accessing specialized healthcare should not require patients and families to travel long distances. These expansion projects will bring additional specialty services closer to the communities we serve, making it easier for patients to receive expert care while remaining near the support systems that matter most. Expanding local access helps reduce delays in care, improve convenience, and create a better overall patient experience.
Reduced Travel for Patients and Families
Traveling long distances for appointments, procedures, therapies, or follow-up care can place significant stress on patients and their loved ones. By expanding services throughout Northeast Georgia and Lake Country, St. Mary's is helping reduce the time and burden associated with traveling for care. Keeping healthcare closer to home allows patients to focus more on healing and less on logistics.
Expanded Access to Heart and Stroke Care
When it comes to heart disease and stroke, timely access to advanced care can make a life-changing difference. Investments in cardiovascular and neuroscience services will help expand access to specialized diagnostics, treatments, and interventions throughout the region. These enhancements support faster diagnoses, improved treatment options, and greater access to the expert care patients need during some of life's most critical moments.
Additional Physician Capacity
Growing communities require growing healthcare teams. These expansion efforts create opportunities to recruit and support additional physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Increasing provider capacity helps improve access to appointments, reduce wait times, and ensure more patients can receive the care they need when they need it.
More Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation services help individuals regain strength, mobility, communication skills, and independence following injury, illness, surgery, or neurological events such as stroke. Expanded rehabilitation resources will help more patients access the therapies they need closer to home, supporting recovery and helping individuals return to the activities that matter most in their daily lives.
New Diagnostic Technologies
Advanced diagnostic tools play a critical role in identifying health concerns early and developing effective treatment plans. These projects include investments in innovative medical technologies designed to enhance accuracy, improve efficiency, and support better patient outcomes. Access to advanced diagnostics helps physicians make informed decisions while providing patients with confidence in their care.
Stronger Healthcare Infrastructure for Future Growth
Healthcare needs continue to evolve as communities grow and populations change. These investments are designed not only to meet today's needs but also to prepare for the future. By expanding facilities, enhancing services, and increasing capacity, St. Mary's is building a stronger healthcare infrastructure that will support patients, families, and communities for years to come.
Every expansion project reflects St. Mary's commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home. By investing in people, services, technology, and facilities, we are helping create a healthier future for Northeast Georgia, Lake Country, and the communities that trust us with their care every day.
A Message from Stonish Pierce
“As part of Trinity Health, this investment reflects our shared commitment to deliver faster, more convenient access to care, shorter wait times, and improved patient outcomes for essential services such as cardiology, primary care, and surgery.”
- Stonish Pierce, FACHE
Help Build the Future of Healthcare
Community support helps make healthcare growth possible. Through St. Mary's Foundation, donors help fund facility improvements, advanced technology, patient programs, and strategic initiatives that strengthen healthcare access across our communities.
The Importance of Community Support in Healthcare Expansion
Philanthropic support plays a vital role in advancing healthcare across Northeast Georgia and Lake Country. Contributions made through St. Mary's Foundation help fund capital projects, expand patient services, enhance community health programs, and provide resources that may not be fully covered through traditional healthcare funding. Together, these investments create stronger hospitals, healthier communities, and improved access to care for generations to come.
How Philanthropy Helps Build Healthier Communities
Philanthropic support plays a vital role in advancing healthcare across Northeast Georgia and Lake Country. Contributions made through St. Mary's Foundation help fund capital projects, expand patient services, enhance community health programs, and provide resources that may not be fully covered through traditional healthcare funding. Together, these investments create stronger hospitals, healthier communities, and improved access to care for generations to come.
Georgia HEART: Support Rural Healthcare at No Additional Cost
Georgia taxpayers have a unique opportunity to support rural healthcare through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program. This state tax credit program allows eligible taxpayers to redirect a portion of their Georgia income tax obligation to qualified rural hospitals, including St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. Participants receive a dollar-for-dollar Georgia income tax credit while helping strengthen access to healthcare services in the communities that depend on these hospitals.
Did You Know?
Eligible Georgia taxpayers can redirect a portion of their state income taxes to support rural hospitals through Georgia HEART while receiving a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit!
Why Georgia HEART Matters
Rural hospitals face unique financial challenges while serving as critical healthcare resources for their communities. The Georgia HEART Program was created to help eligible rural hospitals secure additional funding that supports patient care, technology investments, facility improvements, and essential healthcare services. Since its creation, the program has become an important tool for preserving and strengthening healthcare access across rural Georgia.
Building a Healthier Future Together
Every expansion project represents an investment in the people and communities we serve. From expanded specialty care and advanced technology to strengthened rural healthcare resources, these initiatives help ensure patients have access to high-quality care close to home. Together with our physicians, colleagues, donors, and community partners, we are building a healthier future for Northeast Georgia and Lake Country.
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