Atlanta serves as the premier healthcare and medical research hub of the Southeast.
### Major Hospitals and Systems * **Emory Healthcare:** The largest health system in Georgia, anchored by Emory University Hospital, known for its leading research, oncology, and specialty care. * **Grady Memorial Hospital:** The public safety-net hospital for Atlanta, housing the region's premier Level I trauma center and a renowned burn center. * **Piedmont Atlanta Hospital:** A highly respected acute-care facility known for cardiovascular and transplant services. * **Northside Hospital:** Widely recognized for its expansive maternity center and oncology programs. * **Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA):** One of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country, routinely ranked among the nation's top children's hospitals.
The city is also the global headquarters of the **Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)**, giving Atlanta unparalleled standing in global public health. Urgent care clinics, such as those operated by Piedmont and Wellstar, along with numerous CVS and Walgreens pharmacies, are highly accessible throughout the metro area.
