In less than a week, University Hospital will become Piedmont Healthcare and the literal signs of that were obvious this week.
Sign crews were busy placing the finishing touches on the large Piedmont logo atop the roof at the front of the hospital on Thursday and changing the signage at the hospital entrance as well. Banners with the University Hospital name covered up those new signs for the time being.
University starts the transition to Piedmont Healthcare on Tuesday. Piedmont announced a $1 billion partnership with University last May. It includes a 10-year, $20 million investment in community health.
The hospital will now go under the name Piedmont Healthcare Augusta. Piedmont has a dozen hospitals across Georgia, including Atlanta, Athens and Columbus.
All employees are expected to be retained by Piedmont, and patients should see a seamless transition.
