As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, we realize many families are challenged with balancing remote work, childcare, and school. Oftentimes, parents forget to teach their children the most fundamental safety lessons. Whether your child is attending school virtually or in person this year, Safe Kids Northeast Georgia is here to support you along the […]
By: Tracy Greer RT(R)(M)(CT), CT | Imaging Modality Manager When you are injured, the best thing to do is contact your primary care physician. In some cases, your doctor may require diagnostic imaging to better understand what is happening inside your body. One of the most common and effective diagnostic imaging procedures are Computed Tomography […]
Most people who are diagnosed with a hernia will need surgery to successfully treat it. Fortunately, hernia repair surgery is common and usually successful, but it’s important to choose a surgeon who specializes in hernia repairs to help avoid recurrence and other complications. Research shows that as many as 30% of patients will experience a […]
Georgia Heart Institute has always been known for leading the way in cardiovascular care. Now, with the addition of three new cardiologists, Georgia Heart Institute is experiencing growth in several key specialties. For patients needing heart and vascular services, that means there’s an even larger and stronger care team working together to ensure the best […]
Along with the arrival of the Delta variant and the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, we’ve seen some uncertainty among mothers and new parents regarding protecting their families – and especially their newest additions. With this in mind, we thought we’d answer a few of the most common questions we’ve been getting lately at Northeast […]
So, you’ve seen the headline — the COVID-19 Delta variant is taking over your newsfeed and you’re wondering what it is and what it means for everyone. Here’s a list of the most important information you need to know about the COVID-19 Delta variant. The Delta variant is here. The Delta variant has already caused […]
At your last appointment with the cardiologist, you were told you needed to have a heart stent implanted. But what is a stent, and why do you need one? Those are natural questions to have! Unless you have a medical background or know someone who has had a stent implanted, you probably don’t know the […]
By: Maria Angel, MD | PGY-2 Family Medicine Resident Why is it so important to take my medication as directed? If you’ve ever seen a doctor, you may have been told on more than one occasion, “remember to take your medication as directed,” or “don’t forget to finish your prescription, even if you start feeling […]
By: Kami English, BSN, RNC-MNN | Mother/Baby Clinical Educator, NGMC Preparing for the arrival of your new baby is exciting and joyful, but it can also feel a little overwhelming. To help settle some of the nerves, we’ve compiled a few helpful tips to remember when your baby arrives. Enjoy this new stage. Live in […]
That’s one of the most common questions doctors hear when it comes to hernias. Unfortunately, the answer is no. While a hernia cannot heal itself, it can almost always be treated effectively with surgery. If left untreated, however, a hernia can cause serious complications, such as a bowel obstruction (resulting in severe pain, nausea or […]
By: Maria Baumgartner, MD | Family Medicine Resident It feels second nature to reach for SPF 30 sunscreen to keep ourselves and our families safe from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Most of us are familiar with the dangers that too much sun can cause – skin damage, eye damage and skin cancer. There are […]
By: Seth Enterline, PA-C | Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Orthopedic Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery Osteoporosis is a porous bone or absence of solid bone due to bone loss or resorption resulting in the loss of the bone without a new bone being built to replace it. It is mostly regulated by estrogen or the parathyroid […]
When it comes to heart disease, it’s hard not to automatically think about the three main risk factors that cause it – high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking – since these are factors are impact a surprising number of people. In fact, nearly 50 percent of American adults have at least one of those […]
If you’ve been told you have structural heart disease, you may wonder what that even is. You’re familiar with heart disease, but what about the structural part? Well, there’s a key distinction between the heart disease you normally hear about and structural heart disease—and it’s pretty easy to understand. Structural heart disease relates to the […]
June is National PTSD Awareness Month. PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a mental health problem that many people develop after a person has been subjected to a life-threatening event. According to the PTSD Foundation of America, almost 10% of Americans will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Northeast Georgia Health System wants […]
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing foods and liquids, is a disorder that can involve the oral cavity, pharynx, or esophagus. Each year, as many as one in every 25 adults will experience a swallowing problem in the United States. What Are Common Causes of Dysphagia? Neurological Conditions – such as Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis […]
When it comes to heart health, we often hear about heart attacks and heart disease. But heart failure affects more than 6 million Americans. How much do you know about this condition? Let’s dispel one common misconception right off the bat. If you’re diagnosed with heart failure, it doesn’t mean your heart is going to […]
Five years ago, Dominick Garcia began volunteering at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton as a high school teen volunteer. What started out as a simple way to make a positive impact at his local hospital, quickly turned into so much more. “It’s hard to find the words to really describe what it’s like to […]