Ms. Rakes manages the 139-bed Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, a nonprofit acute care hospital featuring a level 3 trauma center, certified primary stroke center, level 2 NICU, and specialized centers including a breast imaging center and advanced wound healing center. Under her leadership, the hospital completed a major expansion in 2024, adding a fourth floor and doubling the size of its central sterile processing department, increasing licensed beds to 139. Since becoming CEO in 2023, Ms. Rakes has strengthened the leadership team by adding experienced executives to drive growth and service line development. Passionate about community service, she played a key role in bringing “Project Search” to Piedmont Cartersville, supporting employment opportunities for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With over 27 years in healthcare and prior experience as COO, she emphasizes professional development and collaborative leadership to meet the growing healthcare demands of Bartow County.
