Northside Hospital Gwinnett celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Gwinnett Women's Pavilion on June 4, marking a major milestone in women's health care in Gwinnett County.
The pavilion opened on April 24, 1991, as the county's first free-standing facility dedicated to women's health, obstetrics and neonatal care. In its first year, the staff delivered 2,245 babies. For 35 years, it has served as a trusted destination for expectant mothers and families, helping shape maternity and newborn services for generations across the region.
Since its opening, the Women's Pavilion has evolved alongside the community it serves, expanding services and embracing advancements in maternal and neonatal care while maintaining a focus on compassionate, family-centered care. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report ranked Northside Gwinnett among the top 10% of maternity care hospitals in the country, recognizing it as one of the nation's best destinations for maternity care.
"For 35 years, the Gwinnett Women's Pavilion has been a place where life begins and compassionate care is delivered every day," said Keri Boatright, director of Women's Services at Northside Hospital Gwinnett. "We are proud to honor the legacy of those who built this foundation, the dedicated team members who continue to bring exceptional expertise and the families in our community who trust us with some of life's most important moments."
Among those team members is Dee Ann Anderson, clinical supervisor of the neonatal intensive care unit, who has spent 38 of her 40 years in nursing caring for women and children at the hospital.
"For nearly four decades, I have had the privilege of caring for women, babies and families at this hospital, which is also where my three children were born," Anderson said. "The relationships and memories built here have made this work much more than a career experience; it has truly been a calling."
The pavilion's legacy also extends to caregivers whose own stories began within its walls.
"Being able to serve families at the Gwinnett Women's Pavilion, where my own story began 35 years ago, is incredibly meaningful," said Amanda Veillon, neonatal intensive care unit clinical manager. "It is a privilege to give back to the community that shaped me and to help continue the pavilion's tradition of caring for generations of families."
Elizabeth Dobash, a NICU nurse and former 28-week premature infant born at the Women's Pavilion, said her experience inspired her to pursue nursing and care for families in the same unit that once cared for her.
"As a former premature baby born at the Gwinnett Women's Pavilion, I always wanted to give back to the people who helped save my life," Dobash said. "Today, I have the privilege of caring for other families in the same NICU, and I am proud that my own daughter was born here as well."
The anniversary recognizes the Women's Pavilion's history, impact and continued commitment to advancing care for women and babies in Gwinnett County. As healthcare needs continue to evolve, Northside Hospital Gwinnett remains focused on building upon that legacy and providing exceptional care for future generations.
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