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Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville is the first hospital in Georgia to receive accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Colorectal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery and Minimally Invasive Gynecology.

Kalpana Prasad, MD, has been named program director for NGMC’s planned psychiatry physician residency program.

When it comes to strokes, seconds could be the difference between full recovery and long-term effects.

Reese Daniel and Chad Copper, MD, co-chairs of the 29th Annual Medical Center Open (MCO) golf tournament, are pleased to announce that this year’s tournament raised more than $306,000 for Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Expected to open in fall 2021, the new Cancer Center will house Longstreet Clinic’s medical oncology practice and NGPG’s radiation oncology services in the same space.

To continue providing the highest level of specialized cardiac care, The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) welcomes a new electrophysiologist to their impressive team of experts.

During October, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is celebrating 20 years of employees giving back through the NGHS Foundation’s employee giving club, We Are Targeting Community Health (WATCH).

Northeast Georgia Health System is now collaborating with Lumeris, the industry leader in value-based care outcomes, to enhance its population health capabilities.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Graduate Medical Education program has announced Francis Nuthalapaty, MD, as its newest program director for the planned Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group is hosting a series of flu shot drive-thru events to make it easy for everyone to get their vaccination.

Northeast Georgia Home Health serves patients and families in Gainesville and the North Georgia region with high-quality, affordable healthcare services in the privacy and comfort of their home.

To continue providing exceptional cardiovascular care, The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center welcomes a new non-invasive cardiologist to their team of experts.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is encouraging people to be more vigilant about avoiding crowds as we enter the Labor Day weekend.

During these unprecedented times, we are re-evaluating beloved traditions, plans and community events - like the Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation's annual Medical Center Open (MCO) Golf Tournament.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is releasing more data about COVID-19 to increase awareness of how the virus is spreading, who is being infected and how it's impacting the availability of the system's hospital beds.

The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center has always been known for leading the way in cardiovascular care. Now, with the addition of six new cardiologists, The Heart Center of NGMC is experiencing unprecedented growth.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville has been recertified as a Primary Stroke Center by DNV GL Healthcare while NGMC Braselton received a stroke quality award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

Throughout North Georgia, the mental health needs of our communities are growing every day, and Northeast Georgia Physicians Group is proud to help address these needs by expanding our psychiatric services to Buford.

NGPG Psychiatry is answering the call to a growing need for mental health support in our rural communities.

Losing weight is a difficult process, and you should not go through it alone. The Bariatric & Metabolic Institute at NGPG offers a multi-disciplinary team approach to assist you in meeting your weight loss goals.

NGPG Family Medicine, now located in Medical Park 2, has welcomed a new group of resident physicians into your care team. Learn the benefits of an academic practice and how residents bring cutting edge knowledge and technology to our patients and staff.

Heartburn and reflux disease can make it difficult for you to enjoy your favorite foods. Dr. Casey Graybeal and the team at NGPG Heartburn and Swallowing are committed to treating you.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is proud to recognize 35 physicians who have been named to Atlanta Magazine's 2020 Top Doctors list.

As the effects of COVID-19 are felt across the nation, it's critical that healthcare providers have a clear picture of people's health across the communities they serve - especially for people who are most at risk. Two Georgia healthcare organizations and a leading healthcare software company teamed up make that possible in a span of a few weeks.

The information gathered through this registry will be used to improve the counseling of pregnant women with COVID-19, update infection control

Northeast Georgia Health System is celebrating the completion of the three-story medical office building with two weeks of virtual seminars and drive-up events beginning Tuesday.

Greg and Jeri Mansur were away for a little bit of a staycation when a stroke struck.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has been blessed by the surrounding community. Because of the support of the people of northeast Georgia, it has been possible for the hospital to operate at a high-level of care, ensuring patients and families can win in the fight against COVID-19.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently named Tamika Johnson, an oncology charge nurse, and Jason Grady, our regional STEMI educator, its 2020 Employees of the Year.

Khaja Mohammed, MD, FACC, MRCP (UK), has just started with The Heart Center of NGMC and is accepting new patients at the Braselton and Gainesville locations. Dr. Mohammed brings ample expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular and structural heart diseases.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) continues to lead the way in life-saving heart and vascular care by becoming the first health system in the state with hospitals designated as Emergency Cardiac Care Centers (ECCC).

Northeast Georgia Health System is proud to recognize 70 physicians who have been named to Georgia Trend magazine's 2020 Top Doctors list.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a study to determine if antibodies in the blood plasma of recovered COVID-19 patients can be used to successfully treat current COVID-19 patients.

NGHS is releasing data about its COVID-19 cases as leaders encourage people to continue to follow shelter-in-place and isolation orders.

As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 and associated deaths in Georgia continue to climb, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) physicians and board members – along with Hall County and City of Gainesville elected officials – are collectively urging you stay home for at least 14 days to slow the spread of the virus.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center continues to answer the call to address the physician shortage every spring when new residents are announced on National Match Day.

Northeast Georgia Health System has updated visitation guidelines for all Northeast Georgia Medical Center hospitals.

Only select entrances will be open for patients and visitors at each Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) hospital starting the afternoon of Sunday, March 15.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville made history yesterday as it became the first hospital in Georgia to receive accreditation as a Center of Excellence in both Robotic Surgery and Hernia Surgery.

Patients in Gainesville will soon have more options for pulmonary care thanks to a new NGPG practice.

The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center has a new interventional cardiologist. Pranav Kansara, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, is now working at both the Gainesville and Braselton locations.

Two of the largest organizations in the region are now working more closely together as University of North Georgia (UNG) announced today that Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is the new Official Healthcare Partner of UNG Athletics.

After an extensive search and interview process, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is pleased to welcome Luisa Gutman as its Chief Human Resources Officer.

Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is one of only two hospices in the state of Georgia to be designated as a level 5 partner of We Honor Veterans (WHV) for its above-and-beyond commitment to providing veteran-specific care.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield have announced an agreement on a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Anthem commercial (employer-sponsored) health plan members.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) closed out 2019 by marking off a major milestone: more than 10,000 NGMC patients have now benefitted from robotic surgery, thanks to specially trained surgeons and state-of-the-art technology known as the da Vinci Surgical System.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center is the first hospital in Georgia to provide a new test that can better predict if you have coronary artery disease and need a cardiac catheterization to restore blood flow to your heart.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton continues to demonstrate its commitment to ensuring patients receive life-saving stroke care, as the hospital was recently designated a Remote Treatment Stroke Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has a new cardiologist. Santhi Adigopula, MD, FACC, FASE, FSCMR joined the practice today and is accepting patients at the Gainesville location.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center's annual Love Light Tree Lighting Celebrations are right around the corner, and you can attend at four locations this year, including Dahlonega.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center and the Region 2 Regional Trauma Advisory Committee are partnering on new blood transfusion programs that will increase trauma patients' chances of surviving both in ambulances and at the hospital.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center's Graduate Medical Education program has announced Josh Mugele, MD, as its newest program director for the planned Emergency Medicine residency program.

Two long-time employees of Northeast Georgia Health System are among only six healthcare workers in the state officially recognized as heroes.

Marketplace, an annual festive holiday shopping event presented by premier sponsors the NGHS Auxiliary and Willis Investment Counsel, will take place November 7-9 at the Gainesville Civic Center.

Northeast Georgia Health System has been recognized as one of the nation's Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems of 2019, according to data released by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives.

Northeast Georgia Health System was recently awarded the 2019 National Certification Champion Award in the healthcare system category from the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) for its commitment to emergency nursing excellence.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center has joined the Winship Cancer Network as an affiliate of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

Northeast Georgia Health System and Cigna have agreed to terms for a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Cigna commercial health plan members, ensuring continued access to high-quality health care in Northeast Georgia.

Karen Baston and Chad Copper, MD, co-chairs of the 28th Annual Medical Center Open Golf Tournament, announced that today's golf tournament raised a record-breaking $340,000 for construction of The Hub, a student success center for all Gainesville City and Hall County students and their families.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is a partner of a statewide cancer research group that recently received substantial funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to help improve care for cancer patients.

Northeast Georgia Health System announced today that, as of midnight on October 1, most NGHS facilities have been forced out of the Anthem network.

Northeast Georgia Health System and Aetna have agreed to terms for a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to all Aetna health plan members, ensuring continued access to high-quality care in Northeast Georgia.

On October 10, local medical professionals, resident physicians and the community will have an opportunity to learn from a leading physician expert during the inaugural Henry S. Jennings, Jr., MD, Visiting Lectureship in Medical Humanities.

Habersham Medical Center (HMC) and Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) have reached a definitive agreement on a five-year plan intended to transform HMC's campus.

After an extensive national search and interview process, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has appointed Andrei Boyarshinov as its new chief legal officer and vice president of Legal Affairs.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has now surpassed the $1.8 billion mark in local and state economic impact according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA), the state's largest hospital trade association.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center is one of only three hospitals in Georgia - and 24 hospital systems in the Southeast - to receive the American Cancer Society's HPV Cancer Free Partnership Award for 2019.

Residents of Northeast Georgia Medical Center's (NGMC) long term care facilities, New Horizons Limestone and Lanier Park, received gifts from special visitors last week thanks to the generosity of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) employees and a grant from the NGHS Foundation.

When John Fisher went to work on July 16, just like he does every work day, he didn't realize a new hospital would save his life just a few hours later.

The Medical Center Auxiliary honored 123 teen volunteers during an appreciation dinner Tuesday night at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center's Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, located at NGMC Gainesville, has been awarded a three-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International - the highest level of accreditation that can be given to an organization for its conformance to CARF standards.

Northeast Georgia Health System is proud to recognize 26 physicians who have been named to Atlanta magazine's 2019 Top Doctors list.

The hallways of a hospital closed less than one year ago are now filled with activity again, as Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin officially opened at 7 a.m. today.

Residents in Lumpkin County and surrounding areas are invited to celebrate the opening of Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin on Saturday, July 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Starting today, the same physician groups that provide emergency and inpatient care at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) are extending their coverage to include Habersham Medical Center (HMC).

Longstreet Clinic is excited to announce that on July 1 it will implement the industry leading health information platform - Epic.

Dr. Sameena Salcin, an Internal Medicine resident physician, smiled ear to ear when she received her long white coat Monday night at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville.

People who choose any of NGPG's seven Urgent Care locations are receiving nationally-recognized care, as each location recently received Patient-Centered-Connect-Care Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

NGMC Gainesville received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for the second consecutive year.

The next time you need Urgent Care, you can see wait times for each location, save your spot in line and even trigger a text message to notify you when it's time to leave your house - and you can do it all online at www.ngpg.org/urgent-care.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center's (NGMC) Cancer Services continues to find new ways to improve cancer care for its patients. NGMC now offers cancer patients a non-invasive treatment approach utilizing high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy, which helps physicians treat skin cancer with exact precision and without damaging unnecessary surrounding tissue.

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow is reminding the community to "Be Fast" to recognize the signs of a stroke.

The Hospital Authority of Habersham County and the Habersham County Commission voted Monday night to approve a letter of intent between Habersham Medical Center, Habersham County and Northeast Georgia Health System.

NGHS named Connor English Cooper, an inpatient coordinator for Northeast Georgia Physicians Group's Hospitalist team, its 2019 Employee of the Year during the last of several events this month to recognize long-tenured employees for their service.

Thanks to a $100,000 gift from a group of active and retired physicians, Good News Clinics is one step closer to integrating technology that will help improve patient care.

NGHS volunteers were honored on Tuesday at the 2019 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at the Ramsey Conference Center of Lanier Technical College.

Tuesday marked the start of construction for a new healthcare destination that will expand local access to primary care and other services, while also helping develop the physician leaders of tomorrow.

When someone suffers a severe heart attack or cardiac arrest, there are many people - from bystanders to first responders to medical professionals - who play critical roles like links in a survival chain to give them the best chance of survival.

Just two years ago, Barrow Regional Medical Center became Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow, joining the Northeast Georgia Health System family as the System's third hospital serving patients in Northeast Georgia.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center is now able to honor organ donors in a big way - by flying a Donate Life flag in their honor.

When Jacob Stevens celebrated Halloween last fall by launching pumpkins during a church event, the high school student thought it was just fun and games. But, when the launcher malfunctioned and a pumpkin hit his chest at point-blank range, the stakes quickly became life and death.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center is thrilled to introduce its first class of resident physicians. A total of 20 Internal Medicine and 6 General Surgery residents will begin their training at NGMC on July 1.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow's Medical Laboratory is now accredited by the College of American Pathologists Accreditation.

Saturday, March 30, marks the celebration of National Doctors' Day, an annual observance that started in Barrow County.

Northeast Georgia Health System's plan to develop a new surgery center in Braselton is one step closer to becoming reality.

Heart patients at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville now have a brand-new area where they can be observed and monitored by medical staff.

Good News Clinics is one step closer to improving care for patients in need by implementing an electronic health records system.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center's (NGMC) Cancer Services is the only program in Georgia - and one of only 24 programs in the nation - to receive the 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC).

The Hospital Authority of Habersham County voted Tuesday to approve a plan for Habersham Medical Center to support its emergency department and inpatient services through collaboration with Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Dr. Stephen P. Prater, cardiologist at The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), is now accepting patients at The Heart Center of NGMC's Blairsville office located at 345 Deep South Farm Road, Suite B. He will also continue to see patients at The Heart Center of NGMC in Braselton.

Today, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) announced plans to offer hospital services at the former home of Chestatee Regional Hospital later this year and begin developing a new replacement hospital along Georgia 400 in Lumpkin County

The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has a new cardiologist. Ryan T. Whitney, MD, FACC, joined the practice today and is accepting patients at the Braselton, Buford and Commerce locations.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for its Family Medicine residency program.

You now have more options for primary care in Gainesville, thanks to a new Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) internal medicine practice opening today.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow's Echocardiography Lab and Nuclear Cardiology service are now accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow is proud to announce the addition of 3D mammography to its line of advanced imaging services.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville's Level II Trauma Center has been nationally verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for its dedication to not only providing top-notch care to trauma patients but also working to continuously improve its level of care.

Three elementary school students were recognized during the Barrow County Board of Education meeting this week for creating creative messages to encourage people to avoid tobacco.

Thanks to Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow's advancement in multiple areas of stroke care, the hospital is now designated as a Remote Treatment Stroke Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health's Office of EMS and Trauma.

Imagine getting a doctor to diagnose your flu-like symptoms, provide you with a treatment plan and call in your prescription � without you ever leaving your house.

Mohak Dave, MD, chief of Emergency Medicine for Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), received the Emergency Department (ED) Director of the Year Award presented by the Georgia College of Emergency Physicians (GCEP) on Thursday, November 29.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center's annual Love Light Tree Lighting Celebrations are right around the corner, and you can attend at all three NGMC locations.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton recently became the region's first hospital to offer a new minimally invasive diagnostic technology for patients with pulmonary nodules that are suspicious for lung cancer.

The same expertise behind heart care at The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center's 14 office locations in Northeast Georgia is now available in Bethlehem.

Northeast Georgia Health System's president and CEO is one of the most influential businesswomen in Metro Atlanta.

Marketplace, an annual festive holiday shopping event presented by premier sponsors The Medical Center Auxiliary and Willis Investment Counsel, will take place November 1 - 3 at the Gainesville Civic Center.

A karate school in Winder is helping knock out breast cancer through a partnership with The Medical Center Foundation, and you can join the fight.

In the U.S., one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and three out of four of those diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history or known risk factors.

Only half of all people treated for cardiogenic shock survive, but a new collaboration of 50 hospitals nationwide is working to increase that survival rate.

Do you have questions about how to deal with joint pain, or have you been wondering what your options are for treatment? Join us for a free informative discussion about the prevention and treatment of joint pain, hosted by Northeast Georgia Medical Center's (NGMC) Orthopedic Services.

Approximately 150 people gathered in August for Northeast Georgia Medical Center's (NGMC's) ECMO Survivor's Luncheon to celebrate 30 people who survived severe illnesses or injuries thanks to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO.

The Medical Center Foundation recently thanked its donors and volunteers by celebrating the accomplishments of its inaugural fundraising campaign to benefit Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton during a New Orleans style, jazz-themed gathering at the Braselton Event Center on the evening of August 23.

The Heart Center of NGMC has two new cardiologists.

The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has a new cardiologist.

The Medical Center Auxiliary honored more than 100 teen volunteers during an appreciation dinner Tuesday night at The Venue at Friendship Springs.

Lifeline, an affiliate of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), recently recognized volunteers who work with the emergency response system during a luncheon at Lake Lanier Island's Legacy Lodge Resort & Conference Center. Volunteers were honored for their service and commitment to preserving the dignity of the physically disabled, medically at-risk and senior adults in our community.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center's (NGMC) Cancer Services has earned Three-Year Accreditation with Gold-Level Commendation - the highest level of accreditation possible - from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is proud to recognize 26 physicians who have been named to Atlanta Magazine's 2018 Top Doctors list.

As Chestatee Regional Hospital prepares to close its doors, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is increasing access to Urgent Care services and stabilizing primary care in Lumpkin County.

Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has been named a 2018 Hospice Honors Elite recipient. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver's point of view.

The Medical Center Foundation has a new president and chief development officer (CDO).

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). In fact, the ACS reports that one in nine men will develop prostate cancer at some point in their lifetime. But, thanks to increased awareness of screening guidelines and advanced treatment technologies, the ACS reports there are almost three million prostate cancer survivors in the U.S.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has now surpassed the $1.75 billion mark in local and state economic impact according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA), the state's largest hospital trade association.

People in Northeast Georgia with mild to moderate obesity have a new, non-surgical treatment option available to help them lose weight.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) named Lynn Mackes, an acute care physical therapist at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville, its 2018 Employee of the Year during the last of several events this month to recognize long-tenured employees for their service.

Thanks to a lead signature gift to The Medical Center Foundation from philanthropists Don and Dot Pirkle, fundraising is under way in earnest to purchase a new electronic health records system for Good News Clinics (GNC).

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) volunteers serving at NGMC Gainesville, Braselton and Barrow Campuses - and within programs such as Hospice and Lifeline of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) and long term care facilities, New Horizons Limestone and Lanier Park - were honored at the Health System Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at First Baptist Church Gainesville.

Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and its related health conditions at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) can rest assured they're receiving treatment from a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care.

Two Northeast Georgia Medical Center surgeons are part of an elite group of surgeons from across the nation with a unique commitment to improving the quality of care for patients who undergo hernia surgery.

For the fourth consecutive year, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has earned the Women's Choice Award as one of Georgia's Best Hospitals.

The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has a new cardiologist. Sudhakar Chennareddy, MD, FACC, joined the practice today and is accepting patients at the Gainesville, Toccoa and Demorest locations.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has reached a conditional agreement with the owner of Chestatee Regional Hospital (CRH) - DL Investment Holdings, LLC - to purchase the hospital property and some equipment.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) welcomes new members to several affiliated boards for 2018.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton has named Kevin Matson, MHA, as its executive director of Operations.

Surgeons at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) have now performed more than 5,000 robotic procedures utilizing the da Vinci Surgical System.

People who have a heart attack in the Greater Braselton area now have new, life-saving treatment close to home.

Georgia's #1 Heart Hospital has a new cardiologist: Albert B. Mercer, MD, FACC.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow has named Winder native Heather Standard, MBA, BSN, RNC-OB, CEFM, as its chief nursing officer (CNO).

Georgia's #1 Heart Hospital has a new cardiologist.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton appointed Cindy Danner, MSN, RN, NE-BC as chief nursing officer (CNO).

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Celebrates Open House For Graduate Medical Education Program

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) hosted its first Health Careers Symposium at the Gainesville campus today for more than 140 third-year high school Health Science students within the Hall County School System.

People who survive overdoses after being taken to one of Northeast Georgia Medical Center's (NGMC's) Emergency Departments (EDs) will now have the immediate support of individuals in recovery if they want help beginning the same journey.

A new donor garden and international work of public art was dedicated Sunday afternoon at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center�s (NGMC) Cancer Services recently expanded its Cancer Patient Navigation Program into the Greater Braselton and Winder communities.

Ron Bracewell and Jeff Terry, MD, co-chairs of the 26th Annual Medical Center Open Golf Tournament, announced that today's golf tournament raised $262,082 for Gateway Domestic Violence Center

From these nominations, Atlanta Parent published their Mom-Approved Doctors list in their recently-released September issue.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has recently started to fill leadership positions to develop its new Graduate Medical Education (GME) program.

Georgia’s #1 Heart Hospital has a new cardiologist. Nima Ghasemzadeh, MD, joined The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) today and is accepting patients at the Braselton, Buford and Winder locations.

After an extensive national search and interview process, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) recently appointed Daniel Tuffy as president and chief administrative officer.

Georgia's #1 Heart Hospital has a new cardiologist seeing patients in Gainesville and Braselton.

Did you know that 80% of strokes are preventable? The Medical Center Auxiliary presents the 2017 Getting Older and Better Workshops: Let's Talk about Stroke.

Georgia's #1 Heart Hospital has two new cardiologists seeing patients in Braselton, Gainesville and Commerce.

The Medical Center Auxiliary honored more than 100 teen volunteers during an appreciation dinner Tuesday night at the Brenau Downtown Center.

After an extensive national search and interview process, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has appointed Brian D. Steines, CPA, MBA, as its new chief financial officer.

Mohak Davé, MD, Chief of Emergency Services for Northeast Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce new physician leadership in the Emergency Department at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow in Winder.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow is proud to announce the addition of several new physicians and services since joining Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) in January.

Northeast Georgia Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Oladimeji Samson Akiode, MD, FACP as the Hospitalist Medical Director of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) announces a donor milk program for premature infants in its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Gainesville and Braselton.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines©-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor RollSM Elite Plus recognition. NGMC Braselton received the Bronze Quality Achievement Award.

Georgia's #1 Heart Hospital has a new cardiologist. Ankit A. Patel, MD, FACC, FSCAI, joined The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) yesterday and is accepting new patients at the practice's Braselton and Commerce locations.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has been recognized as one of the nation's Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems of 2017, according to data released by the American Hospital Association.

Do you have questions about how to deal with joint pain, or have you been wondering what your options are for treatment? Join us for a free informative discussion about prevention and treatment of joint pain, hosted by Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC).

Each year, Atlanta magazine publishes its list of the best metro Atlanta doctors, as chosen by peer physicians

With the 2017 Medical Center Open Golf Tournament benefitting Gateway Domestic Violence Center just around the corner, plans are already underway to select a beneficiary for the 2018 Medical Center Open Golf Tournament.

It's amazing how one little word doesn't seem so little once it affects someone you love. But it's not a diagnosis anyone should face alone. The cancer team at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) - ranked among the top nine percent in the nation for cancer care - is prepared to stand by you.

Lifeline, an affiliate of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), recently recognized volunteers who work with the emergency response system during a luncheon at Lake Lanier Island's Legacy Lodge Resort & Conference Center. Volunteers were honored for their service and commitment to preserving the dignity of the physically disabled, medically at-risk and senior adults in our community.

Patients undergoing specialized surgery at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville can rest assured knowing their physicians take advantage of the latest in medical technology.

Commerce Cardiology Clinic has joined The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), the largest cardiology practice in Northeast Georgia and the same heart specialists behind the expert care at Georgia's #1 Heart Hospital.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has now surpassed the $1.5 billion mark in local and state economic impact according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA), the state's largest hospital trade association.

Anyone who's been through cancer treatment knows there are side effects that often go along with the powerful medicines used to treat the deadly disease.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) named Bo Dean, who works in medical transport for Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), has been awarded 2017 Employee of the Year.

Don�t let joint pain keep you down this summer! Join us for a free informative discussion about prevention and treatment of hip and knee pain, hosted by The Joint Care Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton.

Georgia's #1 Heart Hospital for 12 years in a row now offers another tool for fighting heart disease.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is one of the �Top 150 Workplaces in Atlanta� for a seventh consecutive year according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC).

Gov. Nathan Deal, joined by members of the Georgia General Assembly, signed Senate Bill 102 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Tuesday afternoon.

A woman who has led one of the largest healthcare organizations in the state to numerous state and national awards is now being recognized with her own award. Carol Burrell, president and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), is named Georgia's Most Respected Business Leader in the latest issue of Georgia Trend magazine.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is pleased to welcome two new leaders to the organization.

Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has been named a 2017 Hospice Honors Elite recipient. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver's point of view.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center's (NGMC) Cancer Services is teaming up with the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA) to provide free screenings for oral, head and neck cancers this Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.

The North Georgia Heart Foundation announced today it has signed a Letter of Intent to pursue integrating its financial operations with The Medical Center Foundation, the fundraising arm of Northeast Georgia Health System.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is continuing its legacy of providing the state’s top-rated heart care, while also elevating the quality of care for several other services, according to a recent study by an independent healthcare quality rating service.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) welcomes new members to several affiliated boards for 2017

Physician panel to discuss common myths and facts about colorectal cancer

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has won dozens of national awards for how well it cares for patients, but now its hospital in Braselton is also being nationally recognized for how well it cares for the environment.

The Habersham County Hospital Authority has signed a non-binding letter of intent ("LOI") for exclusive discussions with Northeast Georgia Health System ("NGHS") regarding an affiliation between Habersham Medical Center ("HMC") in Demorest, Georgia, and NGHS.

January 21 was a special day for Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). Our Women & Children's staff and physicians at NGMC Gainesville helped make history when Julie Davidson delivered the hospital's first-ever set of quadruplets.

Barrow Regional Medical Center is now Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow

The beautiful stained glass windows featured in The Henry Edward Braselton Chapel at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton have been nationally recognized.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is opening a new Urgent Care location in Dahlonega, on Monday, Dec. 19 - with the Lumpkin County Chamber ribbon cutting event on Dec. 20, at 11:00 a.m.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) annual Love Light Tree Lighting Celebrations are right around the corner.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is taking the next step in teaching future generations of doctors and increasing the likelihood that homegrown talent will stay close to home to care for local communities.

Thanks to a signature gift to The Medical Center Foundation from Jack and Janice Frost, owners of Memorial Park Funeral Homes and Cemeteries, The Jack and Janice Frost Water Garden will be constructed next year by the public entrance to the Emergency Department at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton.

The Imaging Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center's new Buford location is now open at the corner of Buford Highway and Gravel Springs Road.

Toccoa Clinic Medical Associates (The Toccoa Clinic) has officially joined Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG), the multi-specialty physicians group of Northeast Georgia Health System - the parent organization of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, with hospitals in Gainesville and Braselton.

Did you know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women, exceeding the number of deaths from breast, colon and prostate cancers combined? In fact, the American Cancer Society says approximately one in 14 men and one in 17 women will develop lung cancer at some point in his or her lifetime.

Marketplace, an annual festive holiday shopping event presented by premier sponsors The Medical Center Auxiliary and Willis Investment Counsel, is celebrating its 25th year this November 3 - 5 at the Gainesville Civic Center. All proceeds from Marketplace 2016 benefit Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County, which works to prevent accidental childhood injury - the leading killer of children ages 14 and younger in the U.S.

Did you know that 90% of a child's brain is developed by age 3? Also by age 3, a child's vocabulary can predict third grade reading proficiency. Research indicates that children who are not reading proficiently by the end of third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school.

Clifton Hastings, MD, and Ron Bracewell, co-chairs of this year's Medical Center Open, also announced during the 19th Hole Reception that today's event set a new record. Habitat for Humanity of Hall County is the sole beneficiary of this year's tournament, and 100 percent of the funds raised will go directly to building the three homes - and potentially a playground.

The employees of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) are going beyond the bedside and into their wallets to show their commitment to improving the health of the community in all they do.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is now offering a smoking cessation course in Braselton, and information sessions for an opportunity to enroll in a course in Gainesville.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Barrow Regional Medical Center (BRMC) in Winder, Ga., according to a joint announcement by both hospitals.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), rated Georgia's #1 Heart Hospital 11 years in a row (CareChex), dedicated its new Woody Stewart Heart Failure Treatment Unit on Sunday afternoon

A historical moment was delivered today when the first baby was born at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton. Weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces, Lucas Arthur Herndon (Luke) arrived at 10:03 a.m., welcomed by his parents, Sara and Kyle Herndon of Athens.

Topic: Joint Health & Falls Prevention - Giving Falls the Slip. The Medical Center Auxiliary presents the 2016 Getting Older and Better Workshops with two opportunities to attend.

Georgia's #1 Heart Hospital has added a new cardiologist to care for patients in Gainesville. Ioannis Parastatidis, MD, PhD, recently joined The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) and is accepting new patients.

Although the 2016 Medical Center Open Golf Tournament benefiting Habitat for Humanity is just around the corner, plans are in the works to select a beneficiary for the 2017 Medical Center Open Golf Tournament.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) named Hong Vuong, who works in the South Patient Tower Cafeteria at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville, its 2016 Employee of the Year during the second of three events this week to recognize long-tenured employees for their service.

Georgia's #1 Heart Hospital for 11 years in a row has a new tool to help diagnose coronary artery disease.

People in the region now have access to life-saving heart care that's overseen by a true master, according to the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), the national professional society for adult and pediatric invasive/interventional cardiologists.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville is the first and only hospital in Georgia offering nitrous oxide (N2O) as a form of pain relief for laboring mothers. Also known as "laughing gas", nitrous oxide is most commonly administered in a dental setting for procedures such as root canals or cavity fillings.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) announces two new administrators: Elyse Gates and Mike Hill.

The Medical Center Auxiliary honored more than 100 teen volunteers at an appreciation dinner last week at the Brenau Downtown Center.

Each year, Atlanta magazine publishes a roster of whom it considers the best metro Atlanta doctors, as chosen by peer physicians. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is proud to recognize 19 physicians, currently serving on-staff at NGMC, who have been named to the 2016 Top Doctors list, including:

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) recently added 70 patient and visitor parking spaces to its Gainesville campus to provide better parking experiences for visitors.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) welcomes 27 new physicians who joined us from October 2015 - May 2016.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is the first and only hospital in the state - and the third in the Southeastern U.S. - to offer patients with coronary artery disease a new treatment option that literally disappears over time.

Toccoa Clinic Medical Associates (The Toccoa Clinic) has extended its letter of intent (LOI) with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) to continue exploring opportunities for formal alignment

Lifeline, an affiliate of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), recently recognized volunteers who work with the emergency response system during a luncheon at Lake Lanier Island's Legacy Lodge Resort & Conference Center.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is pleased to announce three new administrative additions in its Compliance, Medical Informatics and Finance teams.

For more than 1,000 years, stained glass windows have illuminated places of worship and remembrance.

One of your local Urgent Care centers recently received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), an organization that measures and qualifies medical practices based on quality performance in health care.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) named Hong Vuong, who works in the South Patient Tower Cafeteria at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville, its 2016 Employee of the Year during the second of three events this week to recognize long-tenured employees for their service.

Learn about non-surgical and surgical treatment options for hip and knee pain

More than 200 volunteers were recently recognized for their service during Northeast Georgia Health System's (NGHS) annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at First Baptist Church of Gainesville.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) recently welcomed a new chief nursing officer (CNO). Brenda Simpson, RN, MSN, CENP, is responsible for overseeing nursing services at NGMC�s hospitals in Gainesville and Braselton.

Labor & Delivery Unit, NICU Open October 2016, Doctors Announced

A retired pediatrician who cared for generations in Hall County is now only the fourth person to receive an award recognizing local physicians for their service to the medical profession as well as outstanding dedication, selflessness, generosity, philanthropy and service to the community.

The opening of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton on April 1, 2015, marked a historical moment for Northeast Georgia Health System as well as the state of Georgia. As the state's first net-new hospital in almost 20 years, NGMC Braselton brought the award-winning services of the State's #1 hospital to many who needed access closer to home.

Learn ways to tap into the depths of memory that dementia does not erase

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is one of the "Top 150 Workplaces in Atlanta" for a sixth consecutive year according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC). NGHS is also one of only 25 large companies (more than 500 employees) to make the list.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) surpassed the $1 billion mark in local and state economic impact for the fifth consecutive year according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA), the state's largest hospital trade association.

Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is accepting camper applications for Camp Braveheart.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) isn't just Georgia's #1 Hospital for the third consecutive year, it's also among the top 10 in the nation for the second consecutive year according to a recent study by an independent healthcare quality rating service.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is proud to announce RK Whitehead as its new chairman for NGHS Board of Trustees. Whitehead replaces Mary Lynn Coyle, who has served as chair since 2007.