Piedmont Cartersville

10/24/2026

Eight days until the 2026 Breast Cancer Boo Run! 🎃

Join our Piedmont Cartersville team on Saturday, Oct. 31, to run or walk in support of breast cancer awareness and celebrate survivors alongside our community.

There’s still time to sign up:

The Piedmont - Cartersville Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K is on Saturday October 31, 2026. It includes the following events: Piedmont - Cartersville Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K and Piedmont - Cartersville Breast Cancer 1M Wellness Walk.

10/17/2026

Chris Storey was at work when his vision suddenly became blurry. Soon, he couldn’t see at all. He had no pain and didn’t realize he could be having a stroke.

At Piedmont Cartersville, our Emergency Department team quickly evaluated Chris, consulted a neurologist and explained his treatment options before giving him clot-busting medication.

“Everybody was on top of everything,” Chris said.

Looking back, there’s one thing he would do differently: call 911.

His story is a reminder that stroke symptoms can include sudden changes in vision, balance, speech or strength. Don’t wait to see if symptoms improve. Call 911 immediately.

Read Chris’ story: https://www.piedmont.org/news/sudden-vision-loss-at-work-leads-to-life-saving-stroke-care-at-piedmont-cartersville

10/16/2026

Our Piedmont Cartersville team recently joined Shaw Carpets employees for a health fair, sharing resources and answering questions about ways to stay healthy throughout the year.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with our team. We enjoyed the conversations and the opportunity to help our neighbors feel more informed about their health. 🧡

10/16/2026

Community support helps make the Breast Cancer Boo Run possible. Thank you to our 2026 sponsors:

• Presenting Sponsor: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
• Gold Sponsor: Martin General Contracting
• Breakfast Sponsor: Joy

We’re grateful for their support in bringing our community together to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones and raise awareness about breast health and early detection.

Join our Piedmont Cartersville team on Saturday, Oct. 31. Whether you run or walk, we’d love to see you there!

🎀 Register today:

The Piedmont - Cartersville Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K is on Saturday October 31, 2026. It includes the following events: Piedmont - Cartersville Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K and Piedmont - Cartersville Breast Cancer 1M Wellness Walk.

10/15/2026

Our Piedmont Cartersville team joined employees at Anheuser-Busch’s health fair last week to share health and wellness resources and highlight the importance of preventive care.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to ask questions and get to know the services we offer. We enjoyed connecting with our neighbors at work and helping them feel informed about their health. 🧡

10/13/2026

Kelly Hatfield and Randall “RJ” Davis planned to marry on Oct. 9, but their daughter, Ruthie Jane, arrived before they could say “I do.”

When RJ asked a hospital volunteer whether a chaplain could officiate, our team came together to help make their wedding happen.

Patient Experience, Labor and Delivery, hospital leadership, and Chaplain Chuck coordinated a ceremony complete with decorations, cake, and punch. Surrounded by family and team members, Kelly and RJ exchanged vows with their newborn daughter already part of the celebration.

Congratulations, Kelly and RJ! We’re so glad we could share in these special moments with your family. 🧡

Read their story:
https://www.piedmont.org/news/piedmont-cartersville-helps-couple-celebrate-wedding-after-welcoming-their-baby

10/10/2026

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Piedmont Cartersville is offering screening options throughout October:

•Free mammograms for uninsured individuals: Call 470-490-1952 to schedule at our Outpatient Women’s Imaging Center, 100 Market Place Blvd., Suite 107.

• $99 screening mammograms: Call 855-828-5136 to schedule.

Our breast care services extend beyond screening, with advanced imaging, high-risk evaluation, breast surgery, oncology and nurse navigators who help patients understand and navigate their care.

If you’re due for a mammogram, call to schedule. Share these options with someone who could benefit.

Explore breast care close to home:

10/05/2026

More room to care for patients. Specialized care for newborns. More heart treatments close to home. 🧡

In the five years since joining Piedmont, Piedmont Cartersville has invested more than $60 million in facilities, technology and clinical programs serving Bartow County and Northwest Georgia.

That includes 20 additional inpatient beds, a Level II NICU and advanced heart rhythm treatments that reduce the need to travel outside the community.

See how these investments are expanding care today and preparing for the community’s future:

Five years ago, Cartersville Medical Center became Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, beginning a new chapter for Bartow County and Northwest Georgia.

09/21/2026

This October, Piedmont Cartersville is making it easier to prioritize breast health with two mammogram screening options during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🧡

Throughout October 2026, Piedmont Cartersville will offer free mammogram screenings for uninsured individuals at the Outpatient Women’s Imaging Center.

Discounted mammogram screenings for $99, are also available for community members seeking a lower-cost screening option.

Early detection matters, and staying up to date on recommended screenings is an important part of breast health. Learn more:

Piedmont Cartersville is offering two opportunities for women to prioritize their breast health through mammogram screenings at the Women's Imaging Center.

09/15/2026

September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, a good reminder to know the signs of AFib and why treatment matters.

AFib is a common type of irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of serious complications, including blood clots, stroke and heart failure.

Electrophysiologist and cardiologist Dr. Amier Ahmad encourages people to learn more about AFib and other heart rhythm conditions, especially if they experience symptoms or have concerns about their heart health.

Dr. Ahmad sees patients at Heart and Vascular Care in the Piedmont Cartersville Physicians Center and is currently accepting new patients.

To schedule an appointment, call 678-513-2273 or visit:
https://hvcmd.com/request-an-appointment

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.