The YWCA of Northwest Georgia’s vision is a community free of domestic violence and sexual assault. Their philosophy is to stand up and speak on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves. WellStar has been a strong supporter of the YWCA of Northwest Georgia for years. In 2005, the strong bond began when the SART/SANE (Sexual Assault Response Team/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) program was implemented in Cobb County. With the foresight of Pat Head, District Attorney, the program was launched in conjunction with law enforcement and WellStar Health System. Dr. Robert Lipson, former President and CEO of WellStar, agreed to partner with the YWCA in this program by providing a room in which sexual assault victims could receive the rape exam without having to wait in the emergency room for hours at times.
