Piedmont Newton Hospital

It's a girl! Robert Ferguson was career-oriented and never had children. When Robert retired, he moved to Columbus, Georgia where he met his neighbor, future caregiver and honorary family member, Sharon. The 83-year-old recently suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized at Piedmont Columbus Regional, Sharon by his side. Upon his recovery, Robert decided he no longer wanted to consider Sharon just an honorary family member; Robert officially adopted 63-year-old Sharon as... his daughter, making a beautiful, happy family. Our Rehab and Patient Experience teams wanted to help the two celebrate and threw a surprise baby shower with cupcakes, balloons and bubble gum cigars. And, of course, we couldn't resist the t-shirt that says "#1 Dad." Congratulations to both Robert and Sharon, and thank you for letting our team be a part of this beautiful moment!

Baby Kyra's fun fact? She was born in a parking lot. Kyra's mom, Clarissa Butts, is an EVS attendant at Piedmont Atlanta. Just after waking up from an overnight shift, Clarissa went into labor. She and her husband raced to Piedmont Henry, but before they made it into the building, Kyra was ready for the world! A team of doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and others rushed to the scene to help. The team helped successfully deliver a beautiful, healthy baby. Sending love to Clarissa and her family as they welcome the newest addition!

They said it was a miracle. My faith in God has always been strong and I just feel blessed that everyone did the right thing and was in the right place at the right time. Tim Boggs recently suffered a stroke. The doctor told me later that with the blockage I had, I shouldn’t be walking or talking, Boggs said. Thankfully, the quick thinking and fast action of his family, emergency medical services and the staff at Piedmont Fayette led to a miraculous outcome. The whole Pie...dmont family is thinking of Tim and wishing him a full and speedy recovery. This stroke awareness month, make sure you know the signs of a stroke so you and your loved ones can B.E. F.A.S.T. https://www.piedmont.org/about-piedmont-hea//news-article

Stacy Mathis has never had a birthday party before. When her infusion team at Piedmont Newton learned this, they knew they wanted to make her first one extra special. On Stacy’s last day of treatment, her team surprised her with a party to celebrate her 51st birthday. Stacy’s friends were also able to come to the party a celebration we hope she’ll always remember!

In this remarkable story of human kindness, two Children's Healthcare of Atlanta employees participated in a paired kidney exchange to save the lives of each other's husbands. The Piedmont Healthcare Transplant team including transplant surgeons Drs. Clark Kensinger and Jon Hundley, nephrologists Drs. Christina Klein and Joshua Wolf, and transplant coordinators Barbara O'Neal and Leanne Whitehead were honored to have helped make these transplants possible.

Fully-vaccinated Piedmont Henry staff members participated in Henry County’s Day of Service Saturday as part of the county’s bicentennial celebration. Our community has been so supportive of us during the past year, said Lily Henson, M.D., CEO of Piedmont Henry. We are grateful to have an opportunity to celebrate our community and help make a positive difference outside the hospital’s walls.

Hey Dr. Morgan! Should I be concerned about long-haul syndrome? #StairwellChronicles

May is Stroke Awareness Month and Piedmont Healthcare, along with all of its stroke partners across the globe, reaffirms its commitment to stroke care. We celebrate our team members and the patients we have been able to help. We take solace in those patients and families who have been impacted by stroke. Today and everyday we strive to make a positive difference in every life we touch and recognize there is still much to do to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke.

Some thank-yous are extra sweet. Karen Watkins and her mother were both at Piedmont Henry for COVID-19. Although Watkins' mother passed away, Watkins is grateful for the care she received and recently thanked staff with produce boxes. I know my mother received tremendous care," she says, "because I got to see first-hand how amazing everyone on the hospital staff was as they cared for me." ... https://bit.ly/2RsjQbC

#GetTheShotGA Because we need to work together to end the pandemic. A message from your Georgia health systems: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory Healthcare, GradyHealth, HCA Healthcare, Northeast Georgia Health System, One Medical, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare and Wellstar Health System

Saving lives has never been simpler. Get the shot. Get protected.

Protect yourself. Protect your community. Share why you plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine. ourshot2savelives.org

Why get vaccinated? For our families. For our futures. For life beyond the pandemic. We've teamed up with the nation's leading healthcare systems to encourage our communities to help bring an end to this pandemic. https://ourshot2savelives.org

Due to current weather conditions affecting the area, some Piedmont practices have changed their hours of operation. FULL LIST: http://bit.ly/PdmtWeatherAlert

Today and every day, we celebrate our employees. The heroes who have helped us #KeepCaringOn. To the ones who make a positive difference in every life we touch, we are so grateful for you. Happy Valentine's Day.

Who's a good boy? Amiko wins that title for sure. This therapy pup knows his way around the halls (and hearts) of Piedmont Athens Regional, bringing comfort and calm to our staff.

Here's something to sweeten your day! Tony Garrett has been a patient at Piedmont Fayette Hospital for more than 80 days and had only seen his daughters through FaceTime since then. On his 31st birthday, his care team and hospital leadership arranged for a special meeting to help Tony stay encouraged during his recovery.

Women with heart disease deserve a safe place for support and education. That’s what the Dottie Fuqua Women’s Heart Support Network is all about. Sha Gadson shares her experience during the pandemic with our virtual classes. When women need us, we’re here. Learn more about our free services. #HeartMonth https://www.piedmont.org/about-piedmont-hea//news-article

It wasn’t how Derrick Smith planned to spend the holidays. The day after Thanksgiving, Smith was admitted to Piedmont Newton with pneumonia due to COVID-19. He was eventually placed on a ventilator, but over time, he began to recover. Sixty-four days after he was admitted, Smith was discharged home, so staff gathered to celebrate him and his recovery. Congratulations!

Thanks to community member Breesa Crocker and her daughter Carley, the pediatric unit at Piedmont Athens was able to provide some Halloween fun for its young patients. The mother-daughter pair brought in a generous donation of Halloween goody bags for the hospital's pediatric patients. Thanks to their generosity, little Caylee is already feeling much better on her first Halloween, despite being in the hospital.

Saturday’s are for Georgia Football. #GoDawgs

Today is #WorldStrokeDay!! Piedmont Healthcare, along with all of its stroke partners across the globe, reaffirms its commitment to stroke care. We celebrate our team members and the patients we have been able to help. We take solace in those patients and families who have been impacted by stroke. Today and everyday we strive to make a positive difference in every life we touch and recognize there is still much to do to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke.

Thanks for all the love! Piedmont Rockdale #DifferenceMakers received 700+ cards, notes and more from the community as part of the hospital's Adopt a Healthcare Worker program. Check out these hand-painted cards from two student volunteers!

As we enter into flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important now more than ever to get your flu shot. Primary Care physician Jemese Richards- Boyd explains why getting a flu shot will be so important this year and what precautions you should take to prevent getting the flu. https://bit.ly/2HxYZiG

Work hard, play hard and support your team hard! That's the motto of Piedmont Athens' Athlete of the Month Juandarion Silas, linebackers for the Cedar Shoals football team. He was nominated after a concussion, from which he's since recovered. https://bit.ly/3kMhOwZ

Planning to #vote in person? Be sure to choose safety first! Take precautions at the polls by following the 3 W's.

Long-time Athens resident Julie Massey Jenkins recently donated $100,000 to Piedmont Athens Regional’s new tower in memory of her parents, Juliette and Henry Massey. The hospital has always had a special place in my heart, Jenkins said. I was born there, and it’s the place that cared for both my parents before they passed away. So, Jenkins took the appreciation she felt for her community hospital and put it to work. https://bit.ly/31BAlUT.

Piedmont is committed to keeping patients safe. That's why when you come to one of our hospitals, you'll talk with a screener before you come inside. The screener will take your temperature, ask health screening questions, and make sure you have a mask. We appreciate all of our screeners and their dedication to helping keep everyone safe. #Differencemakers

In honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, the Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation presented Piedmont Newton's Women's Diagnostic Center with flowers as a thank you for their work promoting the importance of screening mammograms and the early detection of breast cancer.

Flu and COVID-19 can be tricky to tell apart. So how can you protect yourself this season? Follow the 3 W's: Wear a mask, wash your hands, watch your distance. And don't forget your flu shot! https://bit.ly/34dB5RQ

Scott McAuley, our Executive Director of Pharmacy, partnered with colleagues at GradyHealth, Wellstar Health System, Northeast Georgia Health System, Emory Healthcare, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to remind you to #Choose3Ws to protect loved ones and frontline workers. #PharmacyWeek Wear a mask Wash your hands ... Watch your distance See more

Mask up! Labor & Delivery nurse Catilin Flanigan misses showing her face, but she knows masks are crucial. "COVID is a virus that should not be taken lightly," she warns. This #DifferenceMaker urges you to #Choose3Ws: wear a mask, wash your hands and watch your distance.