Columbus, Ga. (October 10, 2025) – It was a busy first quarter of Piedmont’s Fiscal Year 2025 at Piedmont Columbus Regional, with expanding access to care and nurturing the next generation of professionals who will continue providing patient-centered care to the community. Here's a quarterly recap of happenings.
Piedmont Columbus Regional celebrated the graduation of 54 residents across its Nurse, Family Medicine and Pharmacy residency programs this summer. When established in 1972, the Family Medicine Residency Program at Piedmont Columbus Midtown became the first of its kind in Georgia and one of the first in the Southeastern United States. More than 1,000 family physicians have graduated from the program, which celebrated its 50th graduating class this year.
“Our goal is to train clinicians to be thoughtful, engaged professionals who are excellent healers,” said Chief Medical Officer Chris Edwards, M.D. “After many years of hard work and dedication, these graduates are well-equipped to live out the Piedmont Promise and make a positive difference in every life they touch for many years to come.”
The first Piedmont QuickCare location in the Columbus area has opened inside the Whittlesey Boulevard Walmart at Columbus Park Crossing. The clinic offers walk-in treatment for minor injuries, non-life-threatening illnesses, vaccinations, sports and camp physicals and wellness services.
“We’re always looking for opportunities to better serve our community by improving access to high-quality care,” said CEO Scott Hill. “Piedmont QuickCare complements Piedmont’s existing options— virtual visits, primary care, specialty care, urgent care and emergency care.”
Piedmont Columbus Regional received four achievement awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for demonstrating commitment to following the latest research-based guidelines in stroke and diabetes treatment, which is ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer hospital readmissions.
“Piedmont Columbus Midtown continues to be designated as a Primary Plus Stroke Center, and this is the first time Piedmont Columbus Northside has been awarded for stroke care as that hospital now offers high-quality stroke treatment,” said Stroke Program Manager Meagan Rhames, BSN, RN. “It's important to dial 911 if you suspect someone is having a stroke as early detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and speeding up recovery— time is brain.”
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