Special celebrity guest and clinic organizer is Atlanta native C.J. Stewart, L.E.A.D. founder and former Chicago Cubs outfielder.

“South Fulton Medical Center is proud to sponsor L.E.A.D. and host this great event in our neighborhood,” says James Clements, SFMC CEO. “C.J. Stewart and L.E.A.D. are great assets to our community for their generous initiatives of mentoring young people.”

“We are thankful to South Fulton Medical Center for sponsoring this fun family event in East Point,” says Stewart. “Their support allows us to continue our mission of reaching out to local children and teenagers and guide them on a path to higher education and community stewardship.”

Other free activities include a moon bounce and face painting and health screenings from South Fulton Medical Center.

The Joint Commission Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification recognizes South Fulton Medical Center’s commitment to providing outstanding care to patients and the community.

Each year about 700,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke, which is the nation’s third leading cause of death. On average, someone suffers a stroke ever 45 second and someone dies of a stroke every 3.1 minutes. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, with about 4.7 million stroke survivors alive today.

“Without the countless hours from our staff and physicians, this could not have been possible,” says James Clements, South Fulton Medical Center CEO. “I am extremely proud that we are one of the first hospitals in metro-Atlanta to earn the “Advanced” accreditation for a Primary Stroke Center. Unlike basic certification, the advanced program outlines additional clinically-specific requirements and expectations by the Joint Commission.”