Healthcare
Top-notch local healthcare
With excellent local healthcare and some of the best regional hospitals nearby, you’ll be well taken care of in Franklin County.
Franklin County residents can visit St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, part of Trinity Heath. St Mary’s offers a wide range of services, including 24/7 emergency care, rehab and wellness services, telehealth, and much more. The hospital features 56 private inpatient rooms, four surgical suites, a critical care unit, imaging services, and free parking.
The Franklin County Health Department offers essential services Monday through Friday to help promote the health of Franklin County residents.
Services include:
- Adult Health
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Communicable Diseases screening and prevention
- Environmental Health
- Nutritional Health
- Women’s Health
St. Mary’s Hospital: Less than an hour away from Franklin County in Athens, St. Mary’s offers 24/7 services in cardiology, pediatric care, and care after discharge.
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center: Also in Athens, this 427-bed hospital has a level two trauma center and a level three NICU. Piedmont offers heart and cancer care, home health, neurological services, and much more.