Wellstar started construction this month on a new cancer treatment center for the people who live in and around Spalding County.

Construction of the Wellstar Spalding Cancer Center comes after the healthcare system opened new primary care and neurology clinics in 2024 and previously opened or expanded clinics for cardiology, orthopedics, and gastroenterology.

The $6 million facility will provide outpatient care for cancer patients in partnership with Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers. Services will include the latest targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy to fight various types of cancer. The center will accommodate outpatient infusion and support services. And to avoid treatment delays, the facility will also include an on-site compound pharmacy with a dedicated clinical pharmacist.

Kevin Smith, president of Wellstar Spalding Medical Center, joined city and county leaders and other Wellstar Health System executives for the ceremonial groundbreaking on Griffin’s hospital campus.

Scheduled to open this winter, the 6,500-square-foot addition will double Wellstar’s ability to serve cancer patients in Spalding County and the surrounding areas. The facility will include eight patient exam rooms, 14 infusion bays, and a dedicated lab.