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Phoebe Sumter Medical Center shedding light on PTSD Awareness Month
AMERICUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Phoebe Sumter Medical Center is bringing awareness to National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month for the month of June. Phoebe officials say they want to shed light on what kind of impact PTSD can have and how crucial it is to access the necessary care. RELATED: Midday Interview: Veterans […]
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Phoebe Sumter Medical Center designated as Level III Emergency Cardiac Care Center
AMERICUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center announced on Tuesday that the hospital was designated a Level III Emergency Cardiac Care Center (ECCC) by the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Office of EMS and Trauma. The designation recognizes the hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality, life-saving cardiac care. “This designation reflects the dedication of […]
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Doctors Honored at Piedmont’s Physician of the Year Awards
Piedmont Columbus Regional recently hosted its 13th annual Physician Recognition Awards program, recognizing a physician of the year in the categories of clinical care, leadership and teaching. “This program acknowledges the vital role our medical staff members play in the success of our organization,” said Piedmont Columbus Chief Medical Officer...
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Sunday Conversation: Piedmont Columbus Regional CEO Scott Hill talks about the ICU expansion
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Piedmont Columbus Regional CEO Scott Hill sat down for a Sunday Conversation last week. It comes at a critical time for the healthcare organization. A major $58 million construction project to expand the ICU, add 15 cancer treatment rooms, and update other parts of the Midtown campus is near completion. Hill […]
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Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown completes expansion project
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown has completed an expansion and renovation project, intended to increase its critical care services to the Columbus community. According to Piedmont officials, the $58 million project has added an addition of 43 new ICU beds and 68 renovate rooms across three nursing units. RELATED: Shelby and Wanda […]
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Ribbon-Cutting Held for New Piedmont Specialty Pharmacy
Piedmont Healthcare leaders cut the ribbon on Piedmont Specialty Pharmacy South, located at the Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus. This specialty pharmacy, which officially opens on June 1, will support unique medication needs for the cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, pulmonology, rheumatology and urology medical specialties. “Piedmont Specialty Pharmacy South will...
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Piedmont Columbus Regional set to open specialty pharmacy
Piedmont Healthcare will cut the ribbon on a specialty pharmacy on Friday, May 8, at 10:00 am, which could be a game changer for patients with unique medication needs. The goal of Piedmont Specialty Pharmacy South is to improve access to therapies for patients who often face the greatest barriers to care. By coordinating medication management, insurance support and ongoing clinical monitoring, the new pharmacy is focused on helping patients with complex diseases stay on therapy, improve outcomes and experience a higher quality of life.
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Nurse named Piedmont’s First Friday Hero
Megan Ward was at the right place at the right time. She was on the way to work for her shift at Piedmont Columbus Midtown Emergency Trauma Center. She saw a car wreck that had just occurred and decided to stop after seeing a woman who needed help. Ward was...
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Piedmont opens new primary care facility in Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - Piedmont has opened a new primary care facility in Auburn designed to reduce wait times for patients in Lee County. Auburn cut the ribbon on the clinic, which offers same-day appointments. The facility is designed to address long wait times and potential health care shortfalls in Lee County.
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Shellman Medical retracts closure announcement, says it will remain operational
SHELLMAN, Ga. (WALB) — [UPDATE: April 30 at 3:15 p.m.:] Shellman Medical posted an update to their Facebook page at about 1:30 p.m. on April 30 saying that the facility will remain open. This comes shortly after officials announced that the center would be shutting down. Officials encouraged the...
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Shellman Medical retracts closure announcement, says it will remain operational
SHELLMAN, Ga. (WALB) — [UPDATE: April 30 at 3:15 p.m.:] Shellman Medical posted an update to their Facebook page at about 1:30 p.m. on April 30 saying that the facility will remain open. This comes shortly after officials announced that the center would be shutting down. Officials encouraged the...
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Melonese Close with Piedmont Columbus Regional, Community Health Needs Assessment
Piedmont Columbus Regional Community Outreach Manager Melonese Close delves into their Community Health Needs Assessment, explaining how it serves as a foundation for developing a strategy tailored to the specific needs of the Columbus community. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your...
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Piedmont Columbus Regional Pushes for more mental health treatment options
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials at Piedmont Columbus Regional say mental health has been a growing concern for the Columbus community. Every three years, Piedmont Columbus Regional partakes in a community health needs assessment, and, in this cycle, mental health treatment was deemed a primary need in the community. “We use data across our systems […]