Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Northeast Georgia Health System has been here to guide you and keep you informed. Read about COVID-19 tips, updates and information written by our nationally-recognized doctors and experts in care.
By: Maria Baumgartner, MD | Family Medicine Resident As a parent or guardian of a Junior or Senior in high school, you may have felt the devastation of the 2020 events cancelled during the pandemic just as much as your child did. This year, there’s some good news! The Pfizer vaccine can now be administered […]
By: Dr. Supriya Mannepalli, NGMC’s Medical Director of Infectious Disease Medicine Wearing a mask has been a part of our daily routine for nearly a year. We are all looking forward to the day that we can put away our masks for good, but it’s not time for that yet – and here’s why we […]
By: Dr. Supriya Mannepalli, NGMC’s Medical Director of Infectious Disease Medicine Over 35 million people in the United States are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are one of those people, congratulations! Getting fully vaccinated is the best way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know now. 1. Wait two […]
To understand how the COVID-19 vaccine provides protection for the body, we can think of it as working in a similar way that a seatbelt protects passengers riding together in a car. This analogy isn’t a new one, but we’d like to consider it in relation to the current discussions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Quick […]
When COVID-19 first arrived, the community was anxious to know how many COVID-19 patients were in our hospitals, how many positive test results we’d seen, our hospital capacity and more. To help everyone understand whether efforts at social distancing were effective – and to be transparent about how COVID was affecting our community – we […]
by: Eleonor Shaw, Speech Language Pathologist The Rehabilitation Institute of NGMC During this pandemic, we’ve all learned to wear a mask in order to care for ourselves, our family and our community. And while we know the benefits of wearing masks, we also know the barriers for normal and effective communication that come with them. Not only can a mask obscure speech, it can result in vocal strain and fatigue – especially when […]
Everything you need to know about video visits When The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) and Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) first launched video visits in April of this year, it was an initiative that had long been in the making. “As we continually strive to improve the patient experience, providing care in the […]
by: Dr. Bradley Pierce The holiday season is approaching quickly! We at NGHS want to equip you with ways to have a fun, celebratory holiday season while staying as safe as possible. We understand that this year will look different than years past, but that does not change the beauty of the season. Here is […]
The fall season is finally here, and it’s exciting! It is essential to remember that with the colder weather comes the peak of virus season, including COVID-19, flu, the common cold, and more. Here is how you can safely celebrate the emergence of fall weather while also preventing the spread of viruses. Tips for Celebrating […]
Author: Ugochukwu O. Egolum, MD, FACC At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, we noticed a sharp decline in the number of patients with worsening heart failure being admitted to Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) – possibly due to fear of contracting the virus. Our research was based on looking at what happened to […]
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 data will be updated before 3 p.m. each day. “As we participate in conference calls and discussions with organizations, […]
If there’s a challenge involved, Matthew Crumpton is up for it. As Northeast Georgia Health System’s Emergency Preparedness manager, Matthew has helped lead our COVID-19 response. But he doesn’t only accept those challenges in his professional life – they come in his personal life, too. In August 2010, Matthew’s son, Wes, asked to go for a […]
As parents, it is our most important job to keep our children safe. This year’s back-to-school will look different as it begins to reopen amidst COVID-19. Sending your children can be scary and cause lots of anxiety when so many factors are uncertain. There are a few ways you can help keep your child healthy. […]
As businesses in the area are beginning to reopen amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic, the message has shifted from “Stay Home” to “Stay Safe.” The information regarding ‘staying safe’ is rather vague. Many different sources are projecting different ways to stay safe, so Dr. James Kruer and Dr. Martin Herrera have set a few general guidelines […]
Temperatures are rising, the sun is shining, and places are reopening as summer begins. After months of being in quarantine, we are eager to get out and about to socialize once again while enjoying the season. While the change in weather may seem like we can return to normal life, there are still precautions we […]
Getting away to your favorite spot or exploring somewhere new is one of the greatest aspects of summer, but your travel plans may look different this year as a result of Coronavirus. If you are planning to travel for vacation this summer, there are a few things to keep in mind before heading out. Where […]
By: Ugochukwu O. Egolum, MD, FACC As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow and evolve, it’s important that everyone understands what they can do to keep themselves and their loved ones safe, while also helping to slow the spread of the virus. This is especially true for high-risk individuals. If you are over 65 years […]