CHICAGO — Richard Olson, MD, a surgeon with Northeast Georgia Surgical Associates, recently received a three-year appointment as Cancer Liaison Physician for The Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). Cancer Liaison Physicians are an integral part of cancer programs accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) recently received the bronze Medal of Honor and was recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration for saving lives through organ donation at the 2009 National Learning Congress in Grapevine, Texas. The Medal of Honor was awarded for outstanding achievement and sustaining national goals for donation, including a donation rate of 75 percent or more of eligible donors during a 22-month award period, which ended in April 2009.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – There’s a procedure new to Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), called Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), which can control the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and Essential Tremor so you can regain control of your body.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A delegation of physicians from Russia recently visited Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) to learn more about the hospital’s perinatal services provided through the Labor & Delivery, Mother Baby and Neonatal Intensive Care units.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has received the American Stroke Association’s Get With The GuidelinesSM Stroke (GWTG–Stroke) Bronze Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes NGMC’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.- In 2006, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) generated more than $800 million in revenue for the local economy according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association, the state’s largest hospital trade association.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga: Jackson EMC Foundation, funded by the members of Jackson EMC through the Operation Round Up program, awarded First Steps at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) a $15,000 grant.
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GAINESVILLE & FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – If you have heartburn twice a week or more, you may have acid reflux disease, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Now there’s a new procedure available at Northeast Georgia Medical Center called TIF® (Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication) which treats the underlying cause of GERD without incisions.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Patients suffering heart failure can now be admitted to the region’s first dedicated, inpatient Heart Failure Unit at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC).
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Tifton, GA — The Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals announced today that Northeast Georgia Medical Center has won its top honor for the year, being named “Large Hospital of the Year.” Northeast Georgia’s win follows an exhaustive application process. Entries were received from hospitals across Georgia, and were ranked by a panel of judges with decades of experience in health care.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Gynecologists at Northeast Georgia Medical Center are now performing single incision laparoscopic (SILS) hysterectomies at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). This new application for single port access surgeries means that women in northeast Georgia have more options when faced with a hysterectomy.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is ranked number one in Georgia and in the top 5% in the nation for cardiac care for the fifth year in a row (2006-2010), according to a comprehensive study released October 13 by HealthGrades.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Are you confused about the Medicare Maze? Not sure which Medicare plan is right for you? Come to a FREE Medicare education seminar Tuesday, October 27, at the Hall County Library Spout Springs Branch.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently won three national and five statewide awards in healthcare communication, advertising and public relations.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Due to the unusually serious health risks this flu season, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has extended children’s visitation restrictions to include the Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby units, as well as all other inpatient units.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga – Hospice of NGMC is pleased to present a dynamic family grief workshop with Camp Braveheart art therapist Jenny Welty-Green on Saturday, October 17th, 2009, 9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.
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GAINESVILLE, GA – Marketplace, an annual festive holiday shopping event presented by Premier Sponsors The Medical Center Auxiliary, Inc. and Willis Investment Counsel, will be held November 6 and 7 at the Gainesville Civic Center.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.— Lorry Schrage and John Darden, MD, co-chairs of the 18th annual Medical Center Open, announce this year’s golf tournament, which benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County, raised $202,060.
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Gainesville, Ga. – Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in Georgia for individuals ages one to 34 years. In 2007, 56 children, age 14 and younger, were involved in fatal crashes in Georgia. Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County is urging all persons who transport children to attend a free car seat inspection Thursday, Sept. 17, 3 to 6 p.m. at Target in Gainesville. In recognition of National Child Passenger Safety Week, September 12-18, Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County will have certified technicians available to provide on-site child safety seat inspections and education.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — To help minimize the risk of infection for patients during flu season, visitation of children ages 15 years and younger will be restricted on all inpatient units at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). Restricted visitation will begin IMMEDIATELY and will be in effect until the infection risk subsides.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.-It’s time to put your well-intentions into practice, and if one of your goals is to begin a healthier lifestyle, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) can help with its Living Lighter program. The next session of Living Lighter is set to begin Tuesday, September 29, at NGMC’s Lanier Park Campus.
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DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The Rehabilitation Institute in Dahlonega, a service of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), is relocating to 95 Morrison Moore Pkwy., Suite 200, in the Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Dahlonega building.
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DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Mark Moers, MD, and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Dahlonega welcome Allison Turk, MD, who joined the practice August 31, 2009.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. -- Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) honored its volunteers today with an appreciation luncheon at First United Methodist Church.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.- The Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is presenting a free educational seminar on skin cancer: Protect the Skin You’re In.
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HOSCHTON, Ga.- Put on your running and walking shoes for the Second Annual Scarecrow Stampede 5K scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, a special event of the Hoschton Fall Festival sponsored by Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
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HOCHSTON, Ga. – Gary Dalley, MD; James Jackson, MD; Vincent Knight, MD; Christina Rich, MD; Lorie Campbell, PA-C; Dawn Itzie, PA-C; and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Braselton Clinic welcome Idopise Umana, MD to the practice.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.- Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) received a $1,400 donation given to The Medical Center Foundation by the organizers of The 2nd Annual Margaret C. Abernathy Memorial Hospice Bowl-A-Thon this morning. More than 25 bowlers participated in the event at Gainesville Bowling Center in May.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Darlene Lobel, MD, and John Gorecki, MD, have joined Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Neurosurgery. The pair began seeing patients July 1.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – John Frontera, MD; Hector Gotay, MD; Jonathan Kerrick, MD; and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Neurology welcome LaRoy Penix, MD, who joined the practice June 1.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.- Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) celebrated the opening of the Imaging Center Gainesville in Medical Park 1 in Jesse Jewell Park on Thursday, May 14. From its layout that promotes efficient patient throughput to its spa-like atmosphere, this state-of–the-art imaging center was designed with the unique patient experience in mind to create a relaxing environment for patient care.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is pleased to announce Don Walsh has been named director of Outpatient Rehabilitation. Walsh takes the reigns from former director Judy Smith, who recently retired.
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Are you feeling pressured by your “biological clock”? Come get answers to your questions regarding age and childbirth from a panel of expert physicians at a free seminar Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Hall County Library Spout Springs Branch. The seminar is sponsored by Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.- Six area ministers have completed the Spring Clinical Pastoral Education Unit at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC).
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently announced its new board members for 2009. The new members will be assuming positions on several different boards including the Hospital Authority board,
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GAINESVILLE, Ga - Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is following recommended guidelines for preparedness for swine-origin influenza A (H1N1).
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) new North Patient Tower (NPT) is officially open to the public following Sunday afternoon’s open house celebration, which included free lemonade, live music and family-friendly fun.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.-The Emergency Room at Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC’s) Lanier Park Campus on White Sulphur Road will permanently close at midnight on April 28, 2009, according to an announcement from NGMC CEO Jim Gardner. After this time, emergencies should be directed to the Emergency Room (ER) on NGMC’s Spring Street Campus.
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GAINESVILLE,Ga. -Located in Medical Plaza 1 on Thompson Mill Road, the Imaging Center Braselton, a service of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), is opening on March 2 offering the Greater Braselton community convenient access to state-of-the-art medical imaging technology close to home.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.-The SimNewB doll, a gift of The Medical Center Foundation’s Trellis Society and local non profit group Dare to Share, arrived at the Women and Children’s Pavilion February 14. The SimNewB (interactive neonatal patient simulator) project is a computerized training
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Cardiologists at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) now have a new option to help treat people with severe coronary artery disease who are not eligible for conventional open heart surgery.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.- The following physicians were recently re-elected as Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s medical staff officers for the year 2009
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.- According to the American Cancer Society, one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. Luckily, there are many treatment options available to men diagnosed with prostate cancer, and now NGMC is able to offer one more option through its Robotics Surgical Program and the da Vinci Surgical System.
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BUFORD, Ga. – Margaret Schutte, MD, and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Buford welcome Brent Carroll, DO, to the practice.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Christy Wagner, MD, and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Thompson Bridge welcome Inchol Yun, MD to the practice.
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