Piedmont Athens Regional

10/16/2026

Congratulations to Emma DiMascio, Lake Oconee Academy volleyball player and team captain, on being named our Piedmont Athens Regional Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Month!

After a lateral ankle sprain, Emma brought determination and dedication to her rehabilitation, returning to the court in less than three weeks.

We’re proud to celebrate the work she put into her recovery. Keep going, Emma! 🏐

10/14/2026

Congratulations to Steven Dasher, executive director of the Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation, and Caitlin Still, director of annual giving for the Piedmont Healthcare Foundation, on being named to the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy 2026 40 Under 40 class! 🧡

This national recognition celebrates rising leaders making a meaningful impact in healthcare philanthropy. Steven and Caitlin’s work helps build community partnerships and connect generous support with exceptional patient care.

Join us in celebrating their dedication and this well-deserved honor.

10/10/2026

Caring for our neighbors includes helping them put food on the table. 🧡

Thank you to our Piedmont Athens Regional teammates who recently volunteered at the Mobile Food Pantries at our Royston and Oconee health campuses. Your time and compassion help support families in our communities.

Two more Mobile Food Pantries are planned this year:

📍 Piedmont Oconee Health Campus
Dec. 9 | 8–11 a.m.

📍 Piedmont Royston Health Campus
Dec. 16 | 9–11 a.m.

Everyone is welcome. If you could use support with groceries or know someone who could, join us and share these dates.

We’re grateful to every volunteer, donor and community member who helps make this support possible.

10/09/2026

Piedmont Athens Regional recently celebrated the start of the Athens Rock Lobsters season with a kickoff party at The Pink Posy Gift Shop.

Members of the team stopped by to meet employees, pose for photos and help build excitement for the first puck drop of the year while checking out the latest Rock Lobsters merchandise available in the gift shop.

As the official healthcare provider of the Athens Rock Lobsters, we're proud to support our hometown team and the incredible energy they bring to our community.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the celebration. We can't wait to watch the Rock Lobsters take the ice this season.

Let's go, Lobsters! Claws Up! 🦞

10/09/2026

An evening to ask questions, find support and connect about breast health. 🩷

Thank you to everyone who joined our Pink Party with a Purpose at Piedmont Athens Regional!

Guests enjoyed a walk-and-talk with breast surgeons Fiona Denham, M.D., and Katie Moore, M.D., toured our Breast Health Center and explored resources through the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support, Beautiful You Boutique and community partners.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re helping our neighbors feel informed and supported in taking care of their breast health.

If you’re due for your screening mammogram, make time to schedule it and encourage someone you love to do the same.

10/08/2026

Their time, generosity and compassion make a difference every day. 🧡

We recently celebrated our Piedmont Athens Regional Auxiliary volunteers and the many ways they support our patients, families, team members and community.

In 2025–26, they contributed 4,470 volunteer hours and donated more than $247,000. Their support helped fund patient care equipment, Guest House improvements, healthcare scholarships, community education, teen volunteer activities and staff appreciation events.

Since 1964, the Auxiliary has given more than 637,000 hours of service and donated more than $4.46 million.

To every Auxiliary member: thank you for caring for our community alongside us. We’re grateful for all you bring to our hospital.

09/30/2026

Behind every patient journey is a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate, specialized care.

During Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize the patients, survivors, caregivers, and families who inspire us every day. The physicians and staff of PPG Athens Gynecologic Oncology are privileged to care for women through some of life's most challenging moments while celebrating their strength, hope, recovery, and survivorship.

To our patients, survivors, and caregivers: thank you for allowing us to be part of your story. Together, we're raising awareness, supporting one another, and continuing the fight against gynecologic cancer.

09/28/2026

This NICU Awareness Month, we’re honored to share the story of Jonah Paul and the incredible legacy his family is creating for others. 🧡

Jonah spent his short life in the NICU at Piedmont Athens Regional, where his parents, Andy and Jordan Paul, cherished every precious moment they had with him. After losing Jonah due to complications of extreme prematurity, they searched for a way to honor his memory and support families facing similar challenges.

Through the Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation, they established the Jonah Paul NICU Family Fund, which helps provide guest house accommodations for families with babies receiving care in our NICU. By easing the burden of travel and lodging, the fund allows parents to remain close to their babies when every moment matters most.

During NICU Awareness Month, we celebrate Jonah’s life, honor the strength of NICU families, and thank Andy and Jordan for turning their loss into a lasting source of comfort and hope for others.

To learn more about the Jonah Paul NICU Family Fund or make a gift in Jonah’s memory, visit the Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation website at https://www.piedmont.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/foundations/piedmont-athens-regional-foundation

09/26/2026

Our Piedmont Athens Regional team kicked off fall with food, games, giveaways and plenty of red and black spirit! Members of the UGA Dance Dawgs also joined the celebration and helped everyone get into the game-day mood. 🏈

As the Official Healthcare Provider of the Georgia Bulldogs and UGA Athletics, we’re proud to support Bulldog Nation on and off the field.

Here’s to a great football season. Go Dawgs! ❤️🖤

09/25/2026

Olivia Kedzierski rang the bell at Piedmont Athens Regional’s Infusion Center, marking the completion of six rounds of chemotherapy and a major milestone in her cancer journey.

After experiencing abdominal swelling, Olivia sought medical care. Her symptoms and family history of ovarian cancer led to additional testing and an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Under the care of Ben Wilson, M.D., and the Piedmont Athens Regional cancer care team, she completed her final treatment surrounded by family, friends and caregivers.

During Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, Olivia’s story is an important reminder to know your family history, pay attention to changes in your health and talk with your doctor about your risk factors.

Join us in celebrating Olivia’s strength, courage and determination as she rings the bell and looks ahead to the next chapter of survivorship! 🧡

Learn more about gynecologic oncology care at Piedmont: piedmont.org/cancer

08/26/2026

For patients navigating an unfamiliar diagnosis, a difficult treatment, or a stressful hospital stay, comfort can make a meaningful difference. Sometimes, that comfort arrives on four paws.

Through Piedmont’s partnership with Happy Tails Pet Therapy, certified volunteer therapy dogs visit patients and staff across metro Atlanta. Their presence can help ease anxiety, reduce stress, and provide a calming emotional connection during moments that may feel overwhelming.

By bringing moments of comfort and reassurance into the hospital environment, programs like pet therapy help create a more supportive, compassionate experience for the people we care for.

Their visits are a reminder that even small moments of support can have a meaningful impact on a patient’s experience. 🧡

08/17/2026

A primary care visit can make a meaningful difference in your long-term health.

From preventive care and routine checkups to managing chronic conditions and connecting you with specialists when needed, Piedmont Primary Care is here to help you make informed decisions about your health.

Make an appointment or find a primary care provider today at piedmont.org/primarycare.

08/14/2026

When hip and leg soreness started slowing Mark McKay down, he thought it might be a nerve issue. His primary care physician, Dr. Korie, suspected there could be more to the story.

An X-ray revealed osteoarthritis in Mark’s right hip, setting him on the path to a hip replacement and physical therapy with Piedmont Orthopedics.

Recovery meant relearning some of the everyday movements most of us never think twice about, from tying his shoes to simply moving with ease. But with a care team Mark describes as “phenomenal,” he kept moving forward.

Today, the longtime 95.5 WSB traffic reporter is back on the air, back to doing what he loves and moving more like himself again.

For Mark, the road back started with a primary care physician who recognized there might be more going on.

08/14/2026

Piedmont Heart is No. 1 in the Southeast. 🧡

U.S. News and World Report has named Piedmont Heart Institute the best program in the Southeast for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery in its 2026–2027 Best Hospitals rankings. And for the first time, Piedmont Heart ranks among the top 20 heart programs in the nation.

Piedmont Heart also earned “High Performing” recognition in all eight heart procedures and conditions evaluated.

“Placing among the nation’s top 20 heart programs and earning the top spot in the Southeast is a testament to the exceptional physicians, nurses and clinical teams whose expertise and compassion impact patients every day,” said Patrick M. Battey, M.D., chief executive officer of Piedmont Atlanta and a Piedmont Heart physician.

The recognition extends beyond heart care. Piedmont Atlanta was also rated High Performing in gastroenterology and GI surgery, geriatrics, and neurology and neurosurgery, placing it among the top 10% nationally for care in those specialties.

The annual Best Hospitals list is designed to help patients and providers identify hospitals that excel in the care they may need.

08/10/2026

Primary care is often where the journey begins.

After noticing an unusual lump, Brad's primary care doctor quickly coordinated testing and connected him to the next steps, helping him get answers without delay.

Looking back, Brad says that timely, coordinated care put him on a path he never expected, but one he didn't have to navigate alone.

"The personal and competent care I received at Piedmont has put me on a path to healing so I can continue making memories with my family. For that, I am forever grateful."

Brad's story is a reminder that a primary care provider is more than someone you see for an annual checkup. They're your first call when something doesn't feel right, helping connect you to the care you need when every moment matters.

08/10/2026

This fall, Piedmont Oncology will bring together community leaders, partners, physicians and supporters for the second annual Luminaria Gala on October 24 at the St. Regis Atlanta.

Presented by Brasfield & Gorrie, with support from Platinum sponsors Truist and Lockton Companies and Gold sponsors King & Spalding, Deloitte and the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Auxiliary, the evening will help advance Piedmont’s commitment to cancer care across Georgia.

Led by honorary co-chairs Mary Kent and Jeremy Ellis, longtime supporters and champions of Piedmont Oncology, the evening will advance Piedmont’s commitment to cancer care across Georgia.

Proceeds from Luminaria help support continued investment in cancer research, innovation and programs that enhance care for patients and families throughout their cancer journey. Last year’s inaugural gala raised more than $1.2 million for cancer research and cancer wellness programs.

Learn more, purchase tickets or make a gift at piedmont.org/luminaria.

08/07/2026

There was plenty to cheer for at Miracle Kids Night with the Columbus Clingstones, but one of the biggest moments belonged to Greenlee Lamb.

A former patient at the Piedmont Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital and the 2026 Children's Miracle Network, Greenlee threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game, surrounded by her family, care team, and a community cheering her on.

Thank you to the Columbus Clingstones for helping celebrate kids like Greenlee and supporting Children’s Miracle Network. 🧡

07/31/2026

The clinical research happening at Piedmont today is helping shape the care patients receive tomorrow.

In 2025, 1,392 patients enrolled in clinical trials at Piedmont. By year-end, 357 active trials were underway across our system, with more than 200 providers conducting research. Behind those numbers are patients accessing new treatments, physicians advancing medicine and communities benefiting from care informed by research.

In episode two of Care That Connects: Innovation Edition, we’re exploring how Piedmont research is helping expand access, improve outcomes and bring new possibilities closer to home.

See the impact of research at Piedmont: piedmont.org/research.

07/27/2026

Five months after undergoing a quintuple bypass surgery, Greg returned to the place where his second chance began.

Only this time, he wasn’t arriving as a patient.

He ran past the hospital that helped save his life while taking part in the Peachtree Road Race.

Recovery isn’t measured by miles alone. It’s found in every step forward, every milestone reached, and every reminder of how far you’ve come.
We’re honored to have been part of Greg’s journey and grateful to celebrate this incredible moment alongside him. 🧡

07/24/2026

What if the key to living longer is also living better?

On this episode of the Podcast, Family Medicine Physician Dr. Saju Mathew shares the science, timeless wisdom, and everyday habits that can help you live not just longer, but better. From healthy lifestyle choices to practical tips for aging well, this conversation is packed with insights to help you thrive at every stage of life.

Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for more insights on healthy aging, longevity, and living your best life.