Community Health Information Center 

A free service for all Piedmont Healthcare patients, the Nicholas E. Davies Community Health Information Center is a vital resource for health information and services dedicated to helping the public. The Davies Center houses the latest resources to help healthcare consumers, patients, families, friends and caregivers obtain current, reliable health information.  We research, collect and provide access to the most up to date computer resources including subscription databases , the Internet, books, journals, and DVDs. The Davies Center is free and open to everyone.

Where Is the Center?

We are located in the Sauls Memorial Library.

77 Building, Level 6
Piedmont Hospital
1968 Peachtree Road,NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309 

• Hours: Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Telephone: 404-605-2303
• Fax: 404-609-6641
• Email: davies@piedmont.org 

What Does It Offer?

Patients, families, friends, and caregivers—anyone looking for current health information—is welcome to use our resources and services, which include:

• A professional librarian who offers personal confidential research help
• Customized information packets on any aspect of health or disease, available in person, by mail or fax when you contact the center
• A comfortable reading room for study and privacy
• A computer and fax machine for your use
• A free monthly lecture series covering important and vital health topics

How Does Research Help?

Whether planning for wellness or coping with an acute or chronic illness, Davies Center resources are written in everyday language to:

• Facilitate decision-making
• Make time with your physician more meaningful
• Enhance dialogue with all your healthcare professionals
• Help you understand your options
• Locate treatment facilities

What Information Is Available?

The Davies Center has health information for every stage of life, from infant care to living options for seniors. You'll also find information about:

• Medications
• Exercise and fitness
• Parenting and child-raising
• Mental health
• Total hip and knee replacement
• What to expect after surgery
• Coping with grief and bereavement
• Specific health issues such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, aging and many more

The Information Center's resources are for informational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for the advice of your personal physician.