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With 7 of our hospitals earning A's from The Leapfrog Group, Piedmont is proud to say we're the safest system in Georgia. #KeepCaringOn

What’s it really like having COVID? Ask Michael and Jessica. Both got sick and saw how serious COVID can be even for younger people like them. Listen to their stories and learn how to protect yourself.

Cuteness overload! Here are a few members of Piedmont Newton's pumpkin patch.

Wishing a Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate.

Chuck Horton knew he needed open-heart surgery, but driving out of town for that? Forget it. So Piedmont Heart in Athens helped the busy Oconee County commissioner stay close to home. One of Piedmont Athens Regional's own cardio-thoracic surgeons repaired Chuck's heart, and he was home recovering within days. "It's truly a blessing to have that kind of expertise in Athens for people who want to stay close to home," Chuck said.

Wedding bells for baby! Shiphrah and Kameron were due to be married when Shiphrah's water broke early, so Piedmont Fayette came to the rescue. The couple kept their wedding date at the hospital: A chaplain performed the ceremony, and daughter Nia was born two days later.

This flu season has many health experts concerned about a possible ‘twindemic’ of people possibly getting both the flu and COVID-19 this year. Dr. Thomas Wells is an internal medicine specialist at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, recently shared some insights with WUGA Radio: https://bit.ly/3mPaxNe

Happy Halloween! Check out some of our favorite costumes. Comment a picture of your Halloween costume.

Thanks to community member Breesa Crocker and her daughter Carley, the pediatric unit at Piedmont Athens was able to provide some Halloween fun for its young patients. The mother-daughter pair brought in a generous donation of Halloween goody bags for the hospital's pediatric patients. Thanks to their generosity, little Caylee is already feeling much better on her first Halloween, despite being in the hospital.

Saturday’s are for Georgia Football. #GoDawgs

Today is #WorldStrokeDay!! Piedmont Healthcare, along with all of its stroke partners across the globe, reaffirms its commitment to stroke care. We celebrate our team members and the patients we have been able to help. We take solace in those patients and families who have been impacted by stroke. Today and everyday we strive to make a positive difference in every life we touch and recognize there is still much to do to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke.

Thanks for all the love! Piedmont Rockdale #DifferenceMakers received 700+ cards, notes and more from the community as part of the hospital's Adopt a Healthcare Worker program. Check out these hand-painted cards from two student volunteers!

As we enter into flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important now more than ever to get your flu shot. Primary Care physician Jemese Richards- Boyd explains why getting a flu shot will be so important this year and what precautions you should take to prevent getting the flu. https://bit.ly/2HxYZiG

Work hard, play hard and support your team hard! That's the motto of Piedmont Athens' Athlete of the Month Juandarion Silas, linebackers for the Cedar Shoals football team. He was nominated after a concussion, from which he's since recovered. https://bit.ly/3kMhOwZ

Planning to #vote in person? Be sure to choose safety first! Take precautions at the polls by following the 3 W's.

Long-time Athens resident Julie Massey Jenkins recently donated $100,000 to Piedmont Athens Regional’s new tower in memory of her parents, Juliette and Henry Massey. The hospital has always had a special place in my heart, Jenkins said. I was born there, and it’s the place that cared for both my parents before they passed away. So, Jenkins took the appreciation she felt for her community hospital and put it to work. https://bit.ly/31BAlUT.

Piedmont is committed to keeping patients safe. That's why when you come to one of our hospitals, you'll talk with a screener before you come inside. The screener will take your temperature, ask health screening questions, and make sure you have a mask. We appreciate all of our screeners and their dedication to helping keep everyone safe. #Differencemakers