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invasive surgeries, obstetrics and
gynecology, pediatrics, oncology,
and gastroenterology.

Piedmont Athens Regional serves
as a Georgia affiliate for Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) and
the official healthcare provider for
the University of Georgia Athletic
Association. The hospital also serves
as an educational training site for
hundreds of medical students from
the Augusta University/University of
Georgia Medical Partnership.

Piedmont Athens Regional
Accolades & Achievements
• Awarded an ‘A’ Hospital Safety
Scorecard, The Leapfrog Group, • Named 2019 Superior Performer ST. MARY’S
2018-2020 Patient Satisfaction Award, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
• Named Best Place to Work, Best SHPBest Award Program, From heart attack and stroke care to
of the Best Reader’s Choice, Strategic Healthcare Programs, family birthing services and lifelong
Athens Banner-Herald, 2020 June 2020 wellness programs, St. Mary’s Health
• Piedmont Athens Regional was • Honor Roll of the Best Hospitals Care System provides quality care
ranked No. 4 in Georgia in a by State, U.S. News & World centered on its mission to be a
World’s Best Hospital List, Report, 2018-19 compassionate and transforming
Newsweek, 2020 • Named a Top Teaching Hospital, healing presence in the communities
• Piedmont Athens Regional The Leapfrog Group, 2018 – the it serves.
ranked No. 3 in Top 10 Georgia only hospital in Georgia and
Hospitals List, The Lown one of 53 nationally to earn St. Mary’s was Athens’ first hospital.
Institute, 2020 this designation Founded in 1906, it has been a

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