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CRMC Internal Medicine residents to present research at American College of Physicians Georgia Chapter meeting
Coffee Regional Medical Center is celebrating a significant achievement for its Internal Medicine Residency Program as two resident physicians have had their research abstracts selected for oral presentations at the American College of Physicians (ACP) Georgia Chapter Meeting, taking place October 9–11 in Atlanta, Georgia. The selection represents a...
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Piedmont Rockdale welcomes endocrinologist Ky Huynh
CONYERS — Piedmont Rockdale is pleased to welcome fellowship-trained endocrinologist Ky Huynh, M.D. Dr. Huynh will see patients at Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology Rockdale, located at 1301 Sigman Road, Suite 280, Conyers. Dr. Huynh specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes as well as thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal disorders. His clinical interests include insulin pump management, continuous glucose monitoring, and thyroid disease. “The need for endocrinology care in our community continues to grow,” said Monica Hum, M.D., CEO of Piedmont Rockdale. “Dr. Huynh’s addition will help us expand access and serve more patients close to home.” Dr. Huynh earned his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Florida and his endocrinology fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. ♦ ♦ ♦ To learn more or request an appointment, visit Piedmont.org or call 678-413-6278.
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Piedmont Rockdale Hospital welcomes new oncologist
CONYERS — Piedmont Rockdale Hospital and Piedmont Oncology are expanding access to comprehensive cancer care with the addition of Chandana Kamireddy, M.D., an experienced, board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologist. Dr. Kamireddy is experienced in caring for patients with several types of cancer, including lung, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and breast cancer as well as benign and malignant blood disorders such as leukemia and lymphoma. Her clinical interests include breast and gastrointestinal oncology, cancer prevention, and cancer screening. “We are delighted to have Dr. Kamireddy join our growing medical and surgical oncology team,” said Piedmont Rockdale CEO Monica Hum, M.D. “Dr. Kamireddy’s expertise and clinical experience will help more patients receive specialized treatment without leaving their community.” “Dr. Kamireddy is an exceptional patient- and family-focused physician. She will be very active in our Piedmont Oncology Steering Committees and in clinical trials,” said Wally Curran, M.D., the Whitaker Endowed Chief of Piedmont Oncology. Before joining Piedmont, Dr. Kamireddy provided hematology and medical oncology care to patients and served as an assistant professor at the West Virginia University Cancer Institute in Wheeling. She previously held faculty and hospitalist — — — To learn more or request an appointment, visit Piedmont.org or call 770-918-2320.
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Children’s Healthcare CEO Pushes 30-Minute Care Goal
ATLANTA, GA — Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has a new leader, and expanding access to pediatric care across metro Atlanta is at the top of his agenda. Dr. Patrick Frias has officially taken over as CEO of the nonprofit pediatric healthcare system. His appointment marks a return to an organization where he previously spent 18 years, serving as a pediatric cardiologist before moving into leadership positions that included chief physician officer and chief operating officer. He later became CEO of Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego.
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Health Connect South to spotlight the future of health care in Atlanta
Some of the biggest challenges in health care cannot be solved by one organization alone. Health Connect South is betting that bringing the region’s leaders into the same room can help change that. Health Connect South will return to the Georgia Aquarium on Sept. 16 for its 13th annual...
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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s new CEO sets sights on expanding care across Georgia
“We see kids from all 159 counties in the state of Georgia, so while we might be called Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, we are Children’s for all the kids in Georgia and beyond,” Dr. Frias said.
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Atlanta NAACP & All Hearts Collaborative Host Atlanta Heart Health Summit–Health Equity Medical Experts & CPR training
The Atlanta NAACP and All Hearts Collaborative at the Heart Health Summit, featuring medical experts, CPR training, and discussions on health equity to improve cardiovascular health in our community. Featured Keynote: Dr. Tania Small, SVP & Head of Global Medical Affairs, Bristol Myers Squibb & top cardiology leaders fight heart...
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Atrium Health plans new teaching hospital in Atlanta: Questions and answers
The system and Morehouse School of Medicine say the new facility will anchor a healthcare network. Atlanta could be getting a new hospital in the near future. Atrium Health and the Morehouse School of Medicine have announced plans to build a new hospital in the city. Atrium is part of.