Piedmont Radiation Oncology Launches New Cancer Support Program for Community
Cartersville, Ga. — Piedmont Radiation Oncology in Cartersville has launched a new cancer support program designed to provide encouragement, education and emotional support for individuals and families impacted by cancer, strengthening access to comprehensive, patient centered care in the local community.
The program was formally recognized during a recent community event attended by healthcare professionals, supporters and community members, marking an important addition to local cancer care resources. The initiative supports Piedmont Healthcare’s mission to make high quality care more accessible while addressing the physical, emotional and mental challenges patients and caregivers face throughout the cancer journey.
During the event, featured speakers included a local oncologist and a licensed therapist, who highlighted the importance of treating the whole person — not just the disease. Presentations focused on navigating treatment, maintaining emotional wellness, and supporting patients and loved ones throughout diagnosis, therapy and survivorship.
Volunteer Michelle Martin said the program was created to offer a safe, compassionate environment where patients, survivors, caregivers and family members can connect, share experiences and receive encouragement.
“This support system is about ensuring that no one faces cancer alone,” Jan Martinson, RN Oncology Navigator at Piedmont Cartersville said. “We want to offer hope, practical resources and a community of understanding for everyone affected by cancer.”
In keeping with Piedmont Healthcare’s commitment to compassionate, high quality care close to home, the program will offer ongoing opportunities for education and peer support. Planned activities include regular support meetings, educational sessions, guest speakers and community gatherings throughout the year.
Community members interested in learning more or participating in the cancer support program are encouraged to reach out for additional information.
The next cancer support meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Hope Center, 100 Market Place Blvd, Suite 102, Cartersville, Georgia, 30121.
The launch of the program represents a meaningful step forward in expanding local support services and reflects Piedmont Healthcare’s continued commitment to caring for the community — mind, body and spirit — throughout every stage of the cancer journey.
About Piedmont
Piedmont is empowering Georgians by changing health care. We continue to fuel Georgia’s growth through safe, cost-effective, high-quality care close to home through an integrated health care system that provides a hassle-free, unified experience. We are a private, not-for-profit organization that for centuries has sought to make a positive difference in every life we touch in the communities we serve. Across our 2,000 physical locations we care for more than 4.5 million patients and serve communities that comprise 85 percent of Georgia’s population. This includes 27 hospitals, 115 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices and more than 3,900 Piedmont Clinic members. Our patients conveniently engage with Piedmont online, as they scheduled more than 657,000 online appointments and over 239,000 virtual visits. With nearly 50,000 care givers we are the largest Georgia-based private employer of Georgians, who all came for the job, but stayed for the people. In 2024 and 2023, Piedmont has earned recognition from Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and also as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, Forbes ranked Piedmont on its list of the Best Large Employers in the United States. Piedmont provided more than $844 million in community impact in Fiscal Year 2024.
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