Each year, in accordance with government requirements as a nonprofit health system, Piedmont Columbus Regional prepares a community benefit report narrowly defined by the federal government, with fixed dollar amounts and time directly related to improving the health of its communities.

Nevertheless, Piedmont’s efforts extend beyond quantifiable financial benefits. That is why for the past two years, Piedmont has prepared a Community Impact Report that highlights the myriad ways its team members— physicians, nurses, executives, staff and beyond— fulfill Piedmont’s purpose to make a positive difference in every life and every community we touch, showing the qualitative depth of its impact in the communities we serve across the state.

During Piedmont’s Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022), Piedmont performed more than 345 community involvement activities, 110 health education and awareness activities, 55 community health services, 50 Physician Enterprise activities and 20 Diversity Equity and Inclusion activities. In addition, Piedmont employees were represented on more than 265 board or committee memberships. Piedmont provided nearly $360 million in Community Benefit in FY 2022, including approximately $310 million in uncompensated care.

“The impact Piedmont makes in our communities makes me so proud to be a part of this organization,” Piedmont Columbus Regional CEO Scott Hill said. “Our purpose to make a positive difference is lived out every day across our state and beyond. At Piedmont, real change lives here.”

Within the last Fiscal Year, the Piedmont Columbus Regional Mobile Unit accomplished:

1,800 blood pressure screenings were performed across 13 locations where staff shared education on stroke, diabetes, hypertension, and risk factor modifications for each person.
691 hygiene products and clothing items were distributed to the local homeless population. These items were donated by Delta Sigma Theta and Piedmont Columbus Regional employees.
371 patients visited weekly clinics that provided high-quality care to underserved populations.
293 COVID-19 self-test kits were distributed.
191 COVID-19 and influenza vaccines were administered

“The Mobile Unit offers opportunities to help our most vulnerable populations live healthier lives by providing access to medical services,” said Melonese Close, Community Outreach manager for Piedmont Columbus Regional. “The Community Impact Report provides a glimpse of how Piedmont positively made a difference in the lives of community members who are most in need over this past year.”

Piedmont team members supported hundreds of other community partners and their work in its communities. Among these activities are: providing health and wellness services and education, partnering with other non-profits to sponsor their events, volunteering alongside other non-profits in their work, and serving in a leadership capacity of community Boards or other professional and civic organizations.