Piedmont Heart Institute cardiologists Christopher Meduri, M.D., Vivek Rajagopal, M.D., and Mani Vannan, M.D., recently completed the first two implantations of the TriCinch Coil System in the U.S. at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, marking the initiation of a U.S. Early Feasibility Study from 4TECH Inc. “We are pleased to be the first center in the U.S. to implant the TriCinch ... Continue Reading

John Cantwell, M.D., a cardiologist with Piedmont Heart Institute, a team physician with the Atlanta Braves for 41 seasons, a third generation physician, and the father of a physician and a nurse, has had a long, illustrious career of service both in and out of a clinical setting. At the recent scientific conference of the Georgia Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, ... Continue Reading

Emory leaders, faculty, staff, and administrators gathered on December 10th to celebrate the official opening of Winship Cancer Institute's new Phase I Clinical Trials Unit. The Winship Phase I Unit, on the fourth floor of the Emory University Hospital Tower, is the largest unit in Georgia dedicated to the critical phase of testing new cancer therapies. "Clinical trials are ... Continue Reading

The Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center, in partnership with Sanford Health, Duke University, Andrews Institute and Georgia Institute of Technology, received a $13 million grant from The Marcus Foundation for a multicenter clinical trial studying various stem cell options to treat osteoarthritis. Led by principal investigator Scott D. Boden MD, professor of orthopaedic ... Continue Reading

As part of its efforts to expand capacity to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community, Piedmont Henry Hospital opened a new 20-bed observation unit on Dec. 3. The 13,945-square-foot renovation project’s cost is estimated at $6.4 million. The busiest in the Piedmont Healthcare system, Piedmont Henry’s emergency department (ED) serves close to 90,000 patients each ... Continue Reading

The Emory Proton Therapy Center, the first and only facility of its kind in the state of Georgia, officially opened its doors on December 6 in Midtown Atlanta. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Emory University President Claire E. Sterk, and Atlanta Braves Vice Chair Emeritus John Schuerholz were among the dignitaries who celebrated the opening and delivered remarks. Proton ... Continue Reading

Grady Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in Georgia to introduce BrainScope One—a new technology that can quickly and safely assess patients with mild head injuries for possible brain bleeds. The Grady Emergency Department now uses the hand-held device — right at the patient's bedside. The EEG-based (electroencephalogram) technology allows physicians to determine the ... Continue Reading

Northside Hospital’s newly launched Sports Medicine Network is already growing with the addition of two experts, a new location in Midtown Atlanta and the launch of a new, comprehensive program specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of concussions. Dr. Mark Sakr has been named director of non-operative sports medicine for the newly formed Sports Medicine Network. Dr. ... Continue Reading

The final research results for a new treatment for protection against accidental exposure to peanut were presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting. Dr. Stanley Fineman of Atlanta Allergy & Asthma was a co-author on the study and the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Research Department participated in the ... Continue Reading

The Piedmont Clinic annually recognizes physicians who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence with the Chairman’s Service Award. Winners of awards this year include Andrew Page, M.D., Jonathan Hsu, M.D., Clarisa Haugabrook, M.D., Howard “Nick” Chandler, M.D., and Erin Dunbar, M.D. The Piedmont Clinic physician network is the largest clinically integrated network in the ... Continue Reading

Northside Hospital is expanding its network of state-of-the-art facilities with the opening of a new radiation oncology center and Medical Office Building in Midtown Atlanta. The center began seeing patients Nov. 5 and the office opened Nov. 14. They're located on West Peachtree Street. The new Northside Hospital Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology at Midtown offers advanced ... Continue Reading

James Fortenberry, MD, MCCM, FAAP, Pediatrician-in-Chief at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, has received the 2018 Distinguished Career Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Critical Care. Children’s critical care physician Jana Stockwell, MD, presented the award to Dr. Fortenberry Nov. 5, at the AAP 2018 National Conference & Exhibition in ... Continue Reading