Wellstar Columbia County Hospital will open Aug. 26. That date marks the debut of the first hospital in Columbia County. A public open house is planned for Aug. 8. Residents can tour the new medical center then. Details about the event will come out later.
The new building sits at 5000 Gateway Blvd. in Grovetown and will offer robotic surgery, telehealth capabilities, and emergency care, according to WRDW. These services mean residents can access modern medical technology without leaving the county.
Robotic surgery allows doctors to perform tricky procedures with more precision than traditional methods. The technology relies on small incisions and special instruments controlled by surgeons…