Advanced Heart Failure Services

https://www.nghs.com/heart-vascular/heart-failure-services

…heart failure. We participate in research studies and clinical trials for heart failure, ensuring that our physicians are up-to-date on the latest advancements and our patients are receiving the best care. Woody Stewart Heart Failure Unit Our 16-bed unit is designed for patient and family comfort and is staffed with specially trained staff. Learn more Advanced Services In-Home Monitoring We…

Request Medical Records

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…(EHI) Exports Effective January 1, 2024, in compliance with the 21st Century Cures Act, Northeast Georgia Health System is able to perform EHI (electronic health information) exports upon request, and its use is dependent on the system that is receiving it. This data export is not formatted for human utilization. Please call discuss the best option for your medical records needs 770-219-0500….

Careers

https://www.nghs.com/careers

You are meant for more. A career at Northeast Georgia Health System means making a contribution to the community around you. It means stepping out of the routine and into new challenges. It means making someone’s tomorrow better by bringing your best today. It will mean much more for you. Search Jobs External Applicants Hiring Events What role are you…

Best of Hall Winners

https://www.nghs.com/2021/01/27/best-of-hall-winners

…Primary Care Group Best Weight Loss Clinic Best Orthopedic Services Best Urgent Care Best Hormone Replacement Therapy Longstreet Clinic Best Obstetrics Best Neurosurgery Group Best Women’s Health Physicians Group Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic Best Medical Clinic Best Endocrinology Group Best Nephrology Group Best Oncology/Hematology Group Best Pulmonology Group Best Rheumatology Group Best Sleep Medicine Group Advanced Eye Center Best Eye…

Clinical Trials

https://www.nghs.com/heart/clinical-trials

…In addition to the physicians and surgeons who lead clinical trials, our program has a full research team including four dedicated and highly trained registered nurse research coordinator who manage the operations of all cardiology clinical trials. With backgrounds in critical care and cardiology, our research team oversees quality, provides clarity and answers to questions, while also ensuring the best

Oncology Clinical Trials

https://www.nghs.com/research/oncology/clinical-trials

…to treat heart failure and high blood pressure, and it may prevent the heart from side effects of chemotherapy. Learn more NRG-CC008 Status: Enrolling Summary: A Study to Compare Two Surgical Procedures in Women With BRCA1 Mutations to Assess Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cancer Description: This clinical trial studies how well two surgical procedures (bilateral salpingectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy) work…

Hospital Price Estimates & Transparency

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…information provided in a price estimate represents our best efforts to estimate your out-of-pocket costs based on what we know about your current insurance benefits and the services planned. It is not a guarantee of what you will be charged. There are many variables that can affect your actual out-of-pocket costs, including the length of time spent in surgery or recovery, specific equipment used, supplies…

Medicare Resources

https://www.nghs.com/managed-medicare

Their MedicareOnDemand service will help you compare different plans so you can be confident that you’ve chosen the plan that’s right for you. Visit MedicareOnDemand and Get Started MedicareOnDemand can help you: Use the Medicare Plan Quote Tool to compare and enroll in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), and Medicare Prescription plans Speak with a licensed and highly-trained agent by…

What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?

https://www.nghs.com/2023/09/29/whats-the-difference-between-alzheimers-disease-and-dementia

…defined as a loss of cognitive functioning to an extent that disrupts daily life. Many different medical conditions can cause dementia. While memory loss is often considered a right of passage when it comes to aging, there’s a difference between everyday memory loss and dementia. Occasionally forgetting where you put your car keys, why you went into a room, or…

Visitor Information

https://www.nghs.com/laurelwood-visitor-information

…code number with you. Complete the Laurelwood Confidentiality Contract. Driver’s license and car keys will be collected and secured at Front Desk. Any patient belongings will be left at the Front Desk. Limited to 2 visitors at a time. The following items are Not Permitted in the visitation area:  Purses Sharp Items (knives, glass items, umbrellas, etc.) Lighters, matches or…

The Medical Center Foundation Announces More than $15 Million Raised During Healthy Journey Campaign

https://www.nghs.com/the-medical-center-foundation-announces-more-than-15-million-raised-during-healthy-journey-campaign

…Center; Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships and Continuing Education; Indigent Patient Fund and the SANE program.  Signature gifts have made many projects at NGMC possible including:  Nell’s Prayer Garden, Wilheit-Keys Peace Garden, Pope Family Garden, Nathan-Schrage Art Gallery, Richard and Phyllis Leet’s gift of art to Women and Children’s Services, The Auxiliary Love Light Garden, The Auxiliary Conference Room, the

The Medical Center Foundation Announces More than $15 Million Raised During Healthy Journey Campaign

https://www.nghs.com/2014/10/07/the-medical-center-foundation-announces-more-than-15-million-raised-during-healthy-journey-campaign-2

…Allied Health Scholarships and Continuing Education; Indigent Patient Fund and the SANE program. Signature gifts have made many projects at NGMC possible including: Nell’s Prayer Garden, Wilheit-Keys Peace Garden, Pope Family Garden, Nathan-Schrage Art Gallery, Richard and Phyllis Leet’s gift of art to Women and Children’s Services, The Auxiliary Love Light Garden, The Auxiliary Conference Room, the Swoszowski Scholarship Fund…

Therapeutic Gardens Complement Healing at NGMC 

https://www.nghs.com/2014/12/07/therapeutic-gardens-complement-healing-at-ngmc

…Others include Nell’s Prayer Garden, the Wilheit-Keys Peace Garden, Anne’s Garden, the Auxiliary Love Light Garden and the Pope Family Garden. “The gardens provide a tranquil place that has proven effective in helping reduce anxiety and stress for both patients and their families,” said Karen Watts, vice president of patient care services. “A garden is a peaceful place that can…

NGHS Breaks Ground for New Tower in Gainesville to Enhance Services and Care for More People

https://www.nghs.com/2022/03/16/nghs-breaks-ground-for-new-tower-in-gainesville-to-enhance-services-and-care-for-more-people

…of the South Tower Extending the existing Wilheit-Keys Peace Garden and creating additional greenspaces to provide outdoor areas for gathering and reflecting.  “The project team spent a lot of time talking to physicians, nurses and other clinical staff to design a place that would streamline care for our patients,” said Dr. Deepak Aggarwal, NGHS Chief of Medical Staff. “The additional…

Inpatient Rehabilitation

https://www.nghs.com/inpatient-rehab

…broad areas of mobility and self-care over 24 functional activities. We measure a patient’s functional ability at admission, at discharge and then after discharge. This is a tool used nationally and allows us to compare our services to the best facilities in the nation. What areas do we serve? We stand ready to be your post-acute provider of choice throughout…

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Surgeons Collaborate in National Program to Improve Patient Care

https://www.nghs.com/northeast-georgia-medical-center-surgeons-collaborate-in-national-program-to-improve-patient-care

…participating in the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative (AHSQC). “Participating in the AHSQC is truly about providing better care for our patients,” says Dr. Lewis. “It allows us to compare data and outcomes from our cases with others across the nation, so we can improve our approach by learning from – and collaborating with – our fellow surgeons.” Through the

Why Choose NGMC Inpatient Rehabilitation

https://www.nghs.com/ngmc-inpatient-rehab

compared to national data to ensure we maintain state-of-the-art treatment. The Care Tool measures broad areas of mobility and self-care over 24 functional activities. We measure a patient’s functional ability at admission, at discharge and then after discharge. This is a tool used nationally and allows us to compare our services to the best facilities in the nation. Our Service…