Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown has completed a $58 million expansion and renovation project to increase its critical care capacity with 43 new ICU beds and 68 renovated rooms across three nursing units.

Hospital leaders, board members and community supporters cut the ribbon on the 99,038 square foot project where the newly named Shelby and Wanda Amos Intensive Care Unit was revealed. Wanda made a generous contribution to the Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation in memory of her late husband, Shelby, the son of Aflac Principal Founder John Amos.

“Shelby received care in the old Piedmont Columbus Midtown ICU in 2020, and the staff were always so kind-hearted and compassionate to us,” said philanthropist Wanda Amos. “He may not have said much, but Shelby’s loyalty, kindness and love for his community always spoke for itself. He would be incredibly proud of this day as the ICU team continues to care for other families in their greatest time of need.”

The Piedmont Columbus Midtown facility has been in place since 1983. This was a much-needed project to expand Piedmont’s ability to provide the best patient-centered care.

“We are blessed to have a dedicated team of critical care doctors, nurses, technicians, respiratory therapists and many other staff members that work around the clock to provide compassionate, high-quality care to our most critical patients,” said Piedmont Columbus Regional CEO Scott Hill. “The new ICU rooms are two and a half times larger than before. Our ICU team is now in a central location with the needed space, the latest technological capabilities and the expertise to provide patient-centered, life-saving care as we meet the ongoing health needs of our community.”