DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Laurelwood, the mental health and substance abuse treatment facility of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), in conjunction with Chestatee Regional Hospital, is offering a free seminar entitled: "Filling the Generation Gap – Understanding Today’s Youth."
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — As the fall season quickly approaches, the mindset of “a new year, a new you” is already in the air. Let Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) Living Lighter program help you start off the cooler weather with a new, healthier lifestyle. The next session of Living Lighter is set to begin Tuesday, September 21, at Lanier Park.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, District 2 Public Health, Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic, Northeast Georgia Medical Center and The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., Diabetes 101 is scheduled for Saturday, September 11, at the Georgia Mountains Center in Gainesville.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. - Today, the Georgia Supreme Court denied a petition by Barrow Regional Medical Center (BRMC) to appeal the Georgia Court of Appeals’ reinstatement of Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) Certificate of Need (CON) for a hospital in south Hall County.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Daniel Cobb, MD, a neurologist with Gainesville Neurology Group, LLC, has been named medical director of sleep medicine for the Sleep Disorders Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). As medical director, Dr. Cobb will oversee the performance and quality of sleep studies and patient care.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is offering a free six-week grief support group for adults, called “Journaling Through Grief,” each Monday during the weeks of August 30 through October 4.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Awards were presented during the banquet including Community Agency of the Year, which was given to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Allison Wilson, Health Occupations teacher at Chestatee High School, was named Teacher of the Year. Deputy Chris Robinson, of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, received the Tim Peebles Volunteer of the Year award.
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is offering a free six-week grief support group in Gainesville each Monday during the weeks of August 18 through September 22, 2010.
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GAINESVILLE, GA. – Although the 2010 Medical Center Open Golf Tournament benefiting life-saving cardiac equipment for schools and Emergency Medical Services is just around the corner, plans are in the works to select a beneficiary for the 2011 Medical Center Open Golf Tournament.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Join The Cancer Center at NGMC for a free educational skin cancer seminar, “Protect the Skin You’re In.” A panel of physicians will discuss prevention, identification and treatment of skin cancer, as well as answer questions from the audience.
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WINDER, Ga. – The Hospice Sewing Group from the Villas at Winder recently made their 1,000th hospital gown for patients served by Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC).
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BRASELTON, Ga.- The Sleep Disorders Center Braselton, a satellite location of the Sleep Disorders Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), opens July 15 to serve the Greater Braselton community.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Sponsored by the Cancer Center at NGMC and The American Cancer Society, the drive collected a total of 103 pre-loved and newly acquired wigs, along with a combination of 15 wig stands and wig styling products.
Hospice of NGMC needs community members to volunteer their time and compassion to help serve patients coping with terminal illness. Volunteers sit with patients to provide company and simple patient care and offer a break for a caregiver.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The Cancer Center at NGMC recently received another three-year accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons.
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GAINESVILLE & FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — join us for a seminar presented by LaRoy Penix, MD, neurologist and director of the Stroke Program at NGMC, a Joint Commission Certified Stroke Center.
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ATLANTA, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) in Gainesville has been named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) Quality Honor Roll. NGMC is one of 51 hospitals in Georgia to be placed in the Presidential category, one of the highest on the list.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Satilla Regional Medical Center (SRMC) requested its $5,000 donation to The Medical Center Foundation’s Healthy Journey campaign be used to help fund the Northeast Georgia Regional STEMI Program. Administrators at SRMC, in Waycross, Ga., say they made the donation in appreciation of the training their heart staff received from NGMC.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.- Hospice of NGMC is still looking for volunteers to assist with Camp Braveheart held at Walters Barn in Lula. Camp Braveheart is an annual five-day camp designed to address the unique needs and developmental stages of kids and teens who have experienced the death of a loved one.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Hospice of NGMC is accepting sign-ups for Camp Braveheart, an annual five-day camp designed to address the unique needs and developmental stages of kids and teens who have experienced the death of a loved one.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Children can get into trouble in a matter of seconds when around water, so Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County recommends that parents actively supervise – with their eyes on their kids at all times – when they are in or near the water.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is pleased to announce James R. Walker (Jim) as the new Vice President of Human Resources. Walker joined the NGMC administrative staff in May to fill the position vacated by the retirement of Jack Fulbright.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.— Lifeline, an affiliate of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, recognized volunteers who work installing and maintaining personal emergency response systems for residents of northeast Georgia.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Safe Kids Gainesville-Hall County, which is led by Northeast Georgia Medical Center, was pleased to hear that Governor Sonny Perdue signed Senate Bill 458, legislation removing truck exemption for seat belts, last Thursday.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.— The 2010 Teen Volunteer Program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center has a record number of teens – 109 – volunteering their time this summer at the Medical Center as well as the Health System’s other local facilities.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) received the Visionary Award for Outstanding Employer at the 2010 Tommy Nobis Center Galaxy of Stars Celebration.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Purple lights will illuminate the front of Northeast Georgia Medical Center each night until Friday, June 4th, in honor of the 2010 Gainesville-Hall County Relay for Life.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) generated almost $900 million in revenue for the local economy in 2007, according to a report by the Georgia Hospital Association, the state’s largest hospital trade association.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is pleased to announce the following additions to its administrative staff: Allana Cummings, Chief Information Officer; Sam Johnson, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs; and Sandra Johnson, Vice President of Revenue Cycle.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Want to learn about pre-diabetes and how to lower your risk for diabetes? The Diabetes Education Department at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is offering an educational lifestyle program that explains pre-diabetes and metabolic syndrome, as well as the risk factors, prevention, heart healthy meal planning, and weight loss and exercise strategies associated with pre-diabetes.
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Hall County School System and NGMC celebrated seven graduates from the second annual Project SEARCH program during a ceremony in Walters Auditorium at NGMC.
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GAINESVILLE, FLOWERY BRANCH & DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — The Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is sponsoring a series of three “Cancer Open Mic” nights for the community.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — May is National Stroke Awareness Month, so the National Stroke Association and Northeast Georgia Medical Center are teaming to teach you how to recognize stroke symptoms and Act F.A.S.T. to save a life.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.— The Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce the arrival of Elpida, the Angel of Hope sculpture located in Anne’s Garden outside the North Patient Tower at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Gainesville City Council and Hall County Commission issued a joint proclamation today declaring May 6 – 12 as National Nurses Week.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) named Kim Tyner-Meeks the 2010 Employee of the Year and recognized other employees for their tenure of service during the organization’s annual employee appreciation dinner, which was held May 5 at First Baptist Church in Gainesville.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – “Walking Through Grief” is a new support group for adults who have experienced a close, personal loss of a friend or loved one. Join others for support and fresh air at Laurel Park in Gainesville.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Health Partners (Health Partners) is now offering a new fully insured health insurance product with Health Plan Select (HPS).
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. -- Roger Farmer, MD, will offer free screenings on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at his office, Northeast Georgia Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Associates, located at 2406 Lighthouse Drive. Each screening is painless and only takes about 10 minutes.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga – The Medical Center Auxiliary recognized its volunteers today at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at the First Baptist Church Banquet Hall.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – (NGMC) is now designated as a Primary Stroke Center after receiving advanced certification from The Joint Commission. The certification, which was developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association, recognizes hospitals that make exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke care.
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The Sleep Disorders Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is offering two free seminars on sleep disorders. Dr. Alan Lankford will discuss the risk factors, signs, symptoms and recommended treatment options for sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Chad Palmer, MD, a sports medicine specialist with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Sports Medicine, will speak about diabetes and sports.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation according to a study released today by Thomson Reuters, an independent news and business organization. NGMC also received the 100 Top Hospitals®: Everest Award, which was awarded to 23 of the Top 100 hospitals demonstrating top performance and accelerated improvement according to the study.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga.— The Entrance Garden will provide a convenient and easily accessible outdoor destination for patients, families, visitors and staff to seek retreat at NGMC.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Georgia Court of Appeals today reinstated NGMC's Certificate of Need (CON) for a hospital in South Hall County. The Court’s decision reversed the Barrow County Superior Court’s ruling issued in December 2008.
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Laurelwood, the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, is sponsoring a free parenting seminar Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Hall County Library Spout Springs Branch.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) Heart Failure Program is now one of only three heart failure programs in the state certified by the The Joint Commission.
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GAINESVILLE, GA – Ms. Bonnie Woods recently was crowned Ms. New Horizons West 2010 in the long-term care facility’s annual Resident Beauty Pageant.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently recognized the inaugural graduating class of the Physician Leadership Institute.
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BRASELTON, Ga. - You’re invited to Mom Expo 2010, a day for moms and their families, Saturday, March 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chateau Elan in Braselton.
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Northeast Georgia Health System is the proud recipient of the United Way of Hall County’s Chairman’s Award presented today at the United Way 2010 Campaign wrap up celebration. The Chairman’s Award is given each year to one company that demonstrates high campaign excellence and whose support extends far beyond the annual campaign giving. NGHS was recognized for its support of United Way and United Way agencies by
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is pleased to announce the promotion of Judy Turk to Director of Employee Benefits and Services.
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GAINESVILLE, GA –The Hospital Authority of Hall County and the City of Gainesville has elected two new board members, Dr. Ben Hawkins and Ricky Presley.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. - We're here to help you quit smoking! Northeast Georgia Medical Center and the American Cancer Society are teaming to offer the Freshstart smoking cessation program.
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Celebrate Heart Health Month by learning how to keep your heart healthy at FREE seminars provided by Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC).
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. —CARF International recently announced that The Rehabilitation Institute at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has been accredited for a period of three years for its Inpatient Rehabilitation program.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center was recently featured in a story about Gainesville/Hall County during an episode of “Inside Business Report.” The episode was part of the show’s "Leaders in Economic Development Series: Doing Business in a Global Economy."
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BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – Students, faculty and staff of the Union County School System who suffer sudden heart attacks may be saved by new equipment donated by Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Cardiology and The Medical Center Foundation of Northeast Georgia Health System.
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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 2010: R. Philip Marler, MD, chief of staff; and Timothy A. Scully, MD, vice chief of staff. Both Dr. Marler and Dr. Scully will continue in the positions they held in 2009.
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) Bariatric Weight Loss Center has earned renewal of its designation as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
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BRASELTON, GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Imaging Centers Braselton and Gainesville, services of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), have been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in breast ultrasound as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
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