Ms. Petrini manages the 107-bed Piedmont Newton Hospital, a community hospital serving Newton County and surrounding areas. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services, women’s services, a level 3 NICU and an intensivist-staffed ICU. Since becoming CEO in August 2023, Ms. Petrini has expanded the medical staff by adding 10 new providers, including specialists in gastroenterology, cardiology, general surgery, rheumatology, neurology and endocrinology, improving local access to care. Under her leadership, the NICU was upgraded from level 2 to level 3, allowing the hospital to care for critically ill newborns closer to home. Ms. Petrini also led renovations of the ICU to better accommodate patients requiring dialysis, and introduced advanced technology like surgical robotics for orthopedic procedures and a 3T MRI for enhanced imaging. Previously, she held leadership roles at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, Ga., including COO and interim president. She serves as president of the American College of Healthcare Executives of Georgia for 2025 and holds board positions supporting Newton County initiatives.
