Piedmont HealthCare Comprehensive Digestive Care Center

03/02/2026

02/17/2026

Editor’s Note: Piedmont HealthCare CEO Jeff Smith presented the following testimony before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging on Wednesday, February 11, during a hearing exploring the cause…

02/16/2026

Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.

02/16/2026

Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare on Monday announced the appointment of Joy Durham as chief operating officer. Durham has been with Piedmont HealthCare since June 2014 and has spent her career at…

02/16/2026

Join us in congratulating Melinda Childress, PharmD, and Vivek Trivedi, MD, on their recent appointment to Iredell Health System's Board of Directors!

“I am honored and privileged to join the Board of Directors,” said Trivedi. “I know my medical knowledge will be instrumental for facility expansion and new equipment investments. As a physician, I see Iredell Memorial as one of the best hospitals because of the compassionate care that patients receive and leadership’s focus on the community. The secret of patient care is caring for the patient, and I see that from everyone who works at Iredell.”

“It is a privilege to serve on this Board,” shared Childress. “As a pharmacist and local business owner, I value the importance of accessible, high-quality healthcare in our community. I’m excited to collaborate with health system leadership and fellow board members to help guide continued growth, innovation and service to the patients and families who depend on it.”

We are grateful to Ray Georgeson, MD, and Jamye deBot as they complete their tenure.

Learn more about the board: https://www.iredellhealth.org/news/releases/iredell-health-system-announces-2026-board-of-directors-newly-appointed-trustees/

02/14/2026

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02/14/2026

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I scheduled my age appropriate screening colonoscopy and you should too.

02/02/2026

💛 February is Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection saves lives—know the signs, spread awareness, and support those affected.

02/01/2026

Due to safety concerns for patients and staff, our office will be closed on Monday, 2/2/26. We will contact you to reschedule any appointments that had to be canceled. …… show us your snow angels! ❄️

01/26/2026

🧊🧊If you have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow, please call our office before traveling to confirm are open and able to see patients as planned.

We appreciate your understanding! 🧊🧊