After failing to obtain any studies from an external study placement consultant in 2008, Piedmont Health Group in Greenwood, SC was awarded three studies that will initiate in early 2010.   Piedmont Heatlh Group engaged Norton Audits in March, 2009 to implement Standard Operating Procedures, clinical research team training, on-site facilities consulting and winning study assistance.  Since then, Piedmont Health Group has hosted Sanofi-Aventis, Merck, Bristol Meyers, GSK and i3 Research for Qualification Visits and were awarded three studies in November, 2009.   We congratulate Piedmont Health Group on this initial success.  Learn more about them at https://www.piedmonthealthgroup.com/research .