The WellStar Hospital in Paulding County continues to grow and expand medical services to the community. Patients undergoing outpatient treatment and rehabilitation, such as pulmonary and cardiac rehab now have a place of respite as they exit the hospital to the parking lot. Sam Elrod, of Elrod's Garden Center, having recently underwent successful open heart surgery, was made aware of the opportunity to help pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation patients, and orthopedic patients at the Paulding hospital. Mark Haney, CEO/President WellStar Paulding Hospital, explained the need for a bench between the cardiac rehab exit and the parking lot. Patients undergoing these treatments often experience fatigue during the course of their treatments. This covered bench between the parking lot and the hospital entrance provides the perfect rest stop, both to and from the parking lot. The Paulding Rotary Club was happy to be able to provide this donation with the help of WellStar Paulding Hospital administration. Special thanks to Guillermo Sanabia, Director of Operations for coordinating the donation and installation of the new bench.

Photo: Lindsay Rehn, Sam Elrod and Guillermo Sanabia