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HEALTHCARE

Healthcare

Athens: A Regional Healthcare Destination

s the hub of education, commerce, handle everything from emergencies to • 24-hour emergency services, including a
recreation, and culture for intricate surgeries and from specialized level II trauma center
A Northeast Georgia, Athens also rehabilitation therapies to the common • heart care, including open heart surgery
sets the bar high when it comes to providing cold. In addition, the Clarke County and a dedicated heart failure unit
quality healthcare options. Suffice to say, Health Department and other • women and children’s service, including
award-winning, progressive, and experienced organizations collectively serve area a dedicated pediatric unit and level III
organizations have the Athens area covered. residents to promote health and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
From cutting-edge technologies wellness within the community. • Piedmont Urgent Care and Quick Care
and techniques to passionate and • orthopedic sports medicine services
caring health professionals, these easily PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL • adult and pediatric rehabilitation services
accessible providers are prepared for any MEDICAL CENTER • cancer care, including the Loran Smith
healthcare need. Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center for Cancer Support
Athens is home to two state-of- Center is one of Northeast Georgia’s • comprehensive Breast Health Program
the-art, non-profit hospitals which, largest not-for-profit hospitals. The 359- • major surgical services,
along with numerous private practices, bed, acute-care community hospital offers: including neurosurgery

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