Piedmont Walton

10/22/2026

Join us for Piedmont Walton’s Cookout for a Cause on Friday, Oct. 23, benefiting the Piedmont Walton Breast Imaging Center.

Can’t make it to lunch? You can still purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win:

• Grand prize: A Deck Boss 900 Grill, generously donated by Monroe Ace Hardware, plus a Cookout for a Cause apron.
• Second and third prizes: Four tickets each to the UGA vs. Georgia Tech football game on Nov. 28 at Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium.

You don’t need to be present to win. The grill winner must pick up their prize by Nov. 1.

Every ticket helps support breast health services for patients in our community.

Get your lunch or raffle tickets today: https://give.piedmont.org/event/pwh-cookout-for-a-cause/e811008

10/21/2026

Charcoal or hardwood is the way to go for lead mammographer Natalie Hughes, especially when country-style ribs or chicken thighs are on the menu!

At the Piedmont Walton Breast Imaging Center, she takes pride in making time for each patient and their individual needs.

“We give each person the time they need to feel safe and seen.”

Helping patients feel supported and cared for is what Natalie finds most rewarding about her work. 🩷

Support breast health in Walton County through Cookout for a Cause. Purchase a lunch ticket or enter the raffle for a Deck Boss 900 Grill, generously donated by Monroe Ace Hardware.

Get your tickets: https://give.piedmont.org/event/pwh-cookout-for-a-cause/e811008

10/20/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest nurses to Piedmont Walton! Through Piedmont’s Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program, they’ll spend the next 12 months building their skills and confidence with clinical training, mentorship, and support from our team. 🧡

Studying nursing and wondering what your next step could look like? Join our Nursing Student Open House to meet nurse residents, educators, clinical leaders and recruiters. Get to know our inpatient units, opportunities available during nursing school, and our nurse residency program.

📅 Wednesday, Nov. 18
• Presentation: 10–11:30 a.m.
• On-site hospital tour: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

10/20/2026

For mammographer Lucy Coile, time around the grill is a family tradition.

She loved helping her daddy smoke Boston butts and now carries on his recipes, bringing together good food and the people she loves.

At the Piedmont Walton Breast Imaging Center, Lucy brings warmth to her work, too. She loves helping patients feel calm and cared for and getting to know the women who return year after year for mammograms and DEXA bone density exams. 🩷

Support Lucy and her teammates through Cookout for a Cause. Purchase a lunch ticket or enter the raffle for a Deck Boss 900 Grill, generously donated by Monroe Ace Hardware.

Get your tickets: https://give.piedmont.org/event/pwh-cookout-for-a-cause/e811008

10/17/2026

More room to care for our growing community. Today, we opened Piedmont Walton’s newly expanded Emergency Department. 🧡

The $15 million expansion more than doubles our emergency care capacity and includes 16 new exam rooms, two trauma rooms and four fast-track rooms.

As Walton County’s Level III Trauma Center, we know how much it matters to have emergency care you can count on. This investment gives our team more space and resources to provide timely, high-quality care for patients across Walton County and surrounding communities.

10/16/2026

For mammographer Tiffany Germany, a backyard cookout isn’t complete without hamburgers and hot dogs!

At the Piedmont Walton Breast Imaging Center, it’s the people who make her day special. She loves caring for patients alongside her teammates and takes pride in helping detect breast cancer early. 🩷

Support the work Tiffany and her teammates do by purchasing a Cookout for a Cause lunch ticket or entering the raffle for a Deck Boss 900 Grill, generously donated by Monroe Ace Hardware.

Every ticket helps support breast imaging services in our community.

Get your lunch or raffle tickets: https://give.piedmont.org/event/pwh-cookout-for-a-cause/e811008

10/08/2026

Ribs, seafood or steak? When she’s off the clock, mammographer Jennifer Jones loves firing up the grill!

At the Piedmont Walton Breast Imaging Center, she brings that same care and attention to helping patients feel safe, comfortable and supported during what can be a stressful or emotional experience. 🩷

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, support Jennifer and her teammates by joining us for Piedmont Walton's Cookout for a Causer. Purchase a lunch ticket or enter the raffle for a Deck Boss 900 Grill, generously donated by Monroe Ace Hardware.

Every ticket helps support breast imaging services right here in Walton County.

Get your lunch or raffle tickets: https://give.piedmont.org/event/pwh-cookout-for-a-cause/e811008

10/06/2026

A chance to win. A way to support breast health in our community. 🩷

The Piedmont Walton's Cookout for a Cause Raffle is underway! Enter for a chance to win a grill with a special Cookout for a Cause apron or tickets to the UGA vs. Georgia Tech rivalry game.

Every raffle ticket purchased supports the Piedmont Walton Breast Imaging Center and the breast health services it provides for our community.

Winners will be announced at Piedmont Walton’s Cookout for a Cause on Oct. 23.

Get your raffle tickets today: give.piedmont.org/waltoncookout.

10/05/2026

A little extra care for those making time for their breast health. 🩷

Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, patients receiving a screening mammogram at the Walton Breast Imaging Center will receive a gift bag from the Piedmont Walton Auxiliary.

Thank you to our Auxiliary volunteers for this thoughtful gesture and their continued support of women’s health in our community.

Due for your mammogram? Schedule your appointment at Piedmont.org/mammo.

09/25/2026

Supporting recovery takes an entire community.

Piedmont Walton CEO Blake Watts joined the Georgia Council for Recovery in Communities Bus Tour, a statewide National Recovery Month initiative bringing together people in recovery, families, advocates, policymakers and community leaders to raise awareness, reduce stigma and connect Georgians with helpful resources.

That work continues throughout the year at Piedmont Walton. Through our partnership with Walton Empowers and other local organizations, we help connect patients and families affected by substance use disorders with treatment options, education, recovery resources and ongoing support.

We’re proud to be part of a community working together to make healing, hope and compassionate care more accessible across Walton County.🧡

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.