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Forrester Joins Hamilton Physician Group – Murray Campus

October 22, 2021

Chelsea Forrester, DO, says she enjoys building long-term relationships with her patients. She emphasizes preventative medicine to help them reach their health goals.

Chelsea Forrester, DO is a family practice physician at Hamilton Physician Group - Primary Care Murray in Chatsworth, GA
Chelsea Forrester, DO

“I have a special place in my heart for preventative medicine,” Dr. Forrester says. “I love it. “How can I help you on your journey to be the healthiest and happiest you?”

She believes primary care is the foundation of healthcare. “I enjoy all aspects of medicine, and primary care allows me the ability to treat patients of all different ages and backgrounds,” she says.

Dr. Forrester is a family medicine physician at Hamilton Physician Group – Murray Campus.

She attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, Ga., and completed her residency training in family medicine at the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, reading, cooking, listening to podcasts, and exercising.

Dr. Forrester grew up in Dalton and was born at Hamilton Medical Center.

“Throughout college, medical school, and residency, my address has changed several times, but this area has always been my home,” she says.

Forrester says seeing that she’s made an impact on peoples’ lives is what’s really rewarding to her.

To schedule an appointment with Forrester, call Hamilton Physician Group – Murray Campus at 706-695-1992.


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Filed Under: News, Welcome to Hamilton Tagged With: chatsworth, new physicia, primary care, welcome

Hamilton Physician Group – Calhoun Campus Holding Food Drive

December 14, 2020

Hamilton Physician Group (HPG) – Calhoun Campus is holding a food drive through Dec. 17. The drive will benefit the Voluntary Action Center.

Dr. Michelle Little - headshot
Dr. Michelle Little

“This year has been tough for people in our community,” said Lauren Little, DO, family practice physician at the Calhoun location. “This food drive is just one way we can support those in need this year and make their holidays brighter.”

The most-needed items include: Canned food items, peanut butter, canned soups and pasta, canned meats, cereal, boxed pasta and macaroni, instant and canned potatoes, Hamburger Helper, cracker, evaporated milk, Styrofoam plates, Styrofoam or plastic cups, plastic forks and spoons, napkins, butter and sour cream, cheese, cooking oil, coffee, and tea.

Donations may be dropped off at HPG – Calhoun Campus, 160 Curtis Parkway NE. (MAP)


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Filed Under: Community, Excellence at Hamilton, Happening at Hamilton Tagged With: calhoun, canned goods, Christmas, food drive, holidays, little, primary care

Little Joins Hamilton Physician Group – Calhoun Primary Care

October 29, 2019

Michelle Little, DOMichelle Little, DO, a new physician at Hamilton Physician Group – Calhoun Primary Care in Calhoun, GA, says she decided she wanted to be a doctor when she was 8 years old.

“I read a book titled ‘Gifted Hands’ by Dr. Ben Carson, and that was it. I was determined to be a neurosurgeon,” says Little. “Clearly the type of physician I wanted to be changed over the years, but never the desire to become a doctor.”

Family medicine chose her, according to Little. During her third and fourth years of medical school, she did rotations in various specialties. She had an interest in each specialty. “When I finally made it to my family medicine rotation and got to see a little bit of all of the specialties mixed into every day, I knew I had found my place,” she says.

 

Little says her goal is to treat patients like she would want her family treated.

 

“I like to meet people where they are,” she says. “Some respond to humor, others need a hug and a gentle nudge. I think my love of building relationships helps me take good care of my patients. They know I genuinely care about them, even if I’m giving some tough love.”

 

Little did her family medicine residency at Floyd Medical Center in Rome. She also served as chief resident there. She completed her medical schooling at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, S.C. She is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, American Association of Family Physicians, American Osteopathic Association and the Georgia Academy of Family physicians. She is fluent in Spanish.

 

She has volunteered her time at medical clinics and provided medical care on two mission trips to Honduras.

 

Little is married and has one child. She says she enjoys traveling, reading and finding a great bargain. “Whenever I am able to travel abroad, I am most excited about getting the best deals,” says Little. She also enjoys “pretending that I am an interior designer, gourmet chef and crafter extraordinaire.”

 

Current family activities include Water Babies Swim Class and Kindermusik. Little says she and her husband are learning to fish, “which is comical and relaxing. My husband loves to grill, and I enjoy the benefits of this hobby.”

 

To schedule an appointment with Little, call Hamilton Physician Group – Calhoun Primary Care at 706-529-3025.


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Filed Under: Community, News, Welcome to Hamilton Tagged With: calhoun, calhoun campus, DO, michelle little, primary care, welcome

Hamilton Physician Group – Calhoun Campus to host 
‘Meet your healthcare providers’ event

September 12, 2019

‘Meet your healthcare providers’Hamilton Physician Group – Calhoun Campus, 160 Curtis Parkway NE, will host a “Meet your healthcare providers” event on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Primary care providers Michelle Little, DO, and Jennifer Smith, FNP, along with Neurosurgery and Spine physician Justin Hare, DO, will be on hand to provide information.

The event will include giveaways, door prizes, refreshments and more (while supplies last).

“We hope you’ll take this opportunity to get to know our providers,” said Mandy Fontaine, practice manager. “They’re here to help you live happier, healthier lives.”


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