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The Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing closes with the last class - a total of 1,988 graduates since it's inception in 1905 following a legacy of educational excellence.
Doctor Floyd McRae, a skilled abdominal surgeon, co-founded Piedmont Sanatorium in 1905.
The property was originally leased from The Swift family in 1905 but purchased three years later.
On August 20, 1906, Tommy Harrell became the first baby born at Piedmont Sanatorium.
The first graduates from the Piedmont Sanatorium School of Nursing in 1907.
1908 By 1908, eight additional like-educated and highly-skilled specialists join Piedmont Sanatorium, increasing the number to a total of 11 physicians offering their expertise for patient services.
1922 A five-story annex is built to accommodate continued growth of the institution after WWI, bringing the total number of beds to 132.
Genevieve Garren, A Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing (PHSN) graduate of 1923 is hired as Director of Nursing.
1924 The Piedmont Hospital Bulletin, a publication under the direction of the Clinical Society of Piedmont Hospital, presents its first volume.
1932 Hospital Administrator, George Burt, in conjunction with other hospital administrators, introduces group insurance.
In 1933, Piedmont Hospital became the first in the nation to install telephones in patient rooms.
1936 Ludwig Amster, Piedmont's co-founder, dies in New York at the age of 72.
1940 Under a new charter, Piedmont Hospital becomes a "not-for-profit" tax-exempt institution.
1944 The Piedmont Hospital Board of Trustees unanimously authorizes the purchase of property known as "Deerland" on Peachtree Road from Mr.
Martha Beck, Medical Technologist, Laboratory, shown at Piedmont Hospital on Capitol Avenue, 1953
"Chris" Evert (born December 21, 1954) is a former world number 1 professional tennis player from the United States.
1957 The Women's Auxiliary of Piedmont Hospital is founded as a volunteer service to serve for the betterment of the hospital.
The original Piedmont Hospital property on Capitol Avenue is shown in a real estate ad in 1957.
A student nurse is shown in front of the new Piedmont Hospital on Peachtree Road in 1957.
1958 The first annual Piedmont Ball is hosted by the Women's Auxiliary to raise funds for a student nurse dormitory adjacent to the hospital.
The newly-built hospital on Peachtree in 1958.
1965 Doctor James Funk Jr., M.D. begins Piedmont Hospital's association with Atlanta by initiating agreement for orthopedic and medical care for the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Falcons.
1966 A four-bed coronary care unit, the first in Atlanta, opens at Piedmont Hospital.
The original Piedmont Hospital property on Capitol Avenue is shown in a real estate ad in 1957. It later became part of the property where Atlanta-Fulton County stadium was built in 1966.
1969 Piedmont initiates first monitoring of cardiac patients outside of the Coronary Care Unit.
March 1970 –> First incorporated as Orange-Chatham Comprehensive Health Services, a joint venture of the UNC Division of Health Affairs and a local Community Action Plan.
Piedmont Health was founded in 1970 by a group of health care professionals at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and local community members concerned with access to primary healthcare in the community.
Late 1970 –> Opened Prospect Hill Community Health Center (1st NC CHC) –> Carrboro and Moncure Community Health Center followed
Piedmont Hospital employees celebrate two million Atlanta citizens, December 1984
The community Board of Directors of the foundation made the first grants in 1986.
Mid 1996 –> Opened Charles Drew Community Health Center
July 2001 –> Acquired the Scott Community Health Center
December 2002 –> Opened Siler City Community Health Center
2004 Piedmont Healthcare and Mercer University form the Center for Health and Learning, a partnership that leads to a number of joint initiatives including nursing, pharmacy, research and other medical allied health education programs.
2005 Piedmont performs its first liver transplant.
February 2006 –> Opened a new facility to house Siler City Community Health Center
2006 Piedmont Fayette Hospital celebrates its 10th anniversary.
August 2007 –> Began conversion to Electronic Health Records
2007 Piedmont Healthcare purchases a 143-bed hospital in Newnan with plans to erect a new hospital facility.
2007 The first paired organ donation in Georgia takes place when teams at Piedmont and Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia perform two kidney transplants.
October 2008 –> Piedmont Health SeniorCare opens in Burlington
Barbie Registered Nurse Reproduction is a Collectable Barbie Doll that was released for 2010 in December 2009. It is part of the My Favorite Barbie Series that was started in 2009 in celebration of Barbie's 50th Anniversary.
2010 Les A. Donahue is named President and Chief Executive Officer of Piedmont Hospital.
September 2011 –> Opened new Prospect Hill Community Health Center
2012 Piedmont Healthcare announces the passing of R. Timothy Stack, CEO and President of Piedmont Healthcare who leaves a legacy of integrity, accomplishment, vision and courage.
2012 Piedmont Hospital performs its first heart transplant.
Spring 2013 –> Opened Sylvan Community Health Center
June 2014 –> Opened Burlington Community Health Center
September 2015 –> Opened IFC Community Health Center
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| Company name | Founded date | Revenue | Employee size | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Health System | 1984 | $2.1B | 600 | 257 |
| Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health | 1976 | $4.7B | 190 | 353 |
| Emory Healthcare | 1905 | $1.9B | 12,005 | 1,935 |
| Tanner Health System | 1949 | $180.0M | 1,376 | 232 |
| St. Joseph's/Candler | 1926 | $270.0M | 1,600 | 24 |
| Hudson Headwaters | 1981 | $44.0M | 350 | 69 |
| The Primary Health Network | 1984 | $7.5M | 50 | 45 |
| Park Nicollet Medical Center Inc | - | - | 1,300 | 8 |
| Nova Medical Centers | 1992 | $21.0M | 570 | 49 |
| Orlando Health | 2011 | $190.0M | 1,500 | 1,236 |
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