David Wall spent much of his life creating — through photography, metalwork, gardening and service to his community. Today, that creativity and commitment is focused on caring for his wife, Holly, who now resides at New Horizons Limestone. The couple met while attending Oglethorpe University during freshman orientation, known as “RAT Week.” “I met Holly during ‘RAT Week’,” said David. “She had ‘RAT’ […]
For Julie Dulaney Haskins, mom of four and volunteer at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), a typical Wednesday morning begins in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU (NICU) and ends on the Hospice floor. “I can’t bear to think about anyone feeling scared or alone,” said Julie. “When I was told about the need for volunteers, I knew I had to sign up right away.” Julie’s volunteer journey began in the fall of 2022 after learning about the “cuddler” volunteering opportunity – a […]
Hospitals can be a scary place. As a patient or loved one, spending time in the hospital can be stressful on the body as well as the mind. At Northeast Georgia Health System, pet therapy dogs are used to promote well-being and health for patients, visitors and staff alike. Started in 2012 as a collaboration […]
Sandra Coley’s first encounter with Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) was in 2012 when her son passed away in a motorcycle accident. Now she sews memory bears to give back to Hospice of NGMC families who have experienced similar losses. After her son passed, she participated in the grief support program offered to […]
Patients who visit one of Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) campuses are likely familiar with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Auxiliary volunteers – always donning their red shirts. They can be seen at information desks, in waiting rooms, walking the halls with volunteer therapy dogs and doing crafts with pediatric patients. They provide comfort and […]
Throughout history, music has been recognized as a potent force in healing and enhancing the human experience. The use of music as therapy dates back to ancient civilizations, where it was used to ease emotional burdens, reduce stress and promote relaxation. In the modern medical landscape, the field of therapeutic music has gained recognition for […]
Having a medical condition that requires you to spend time in the hospital can be stressful for the mind and the body. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is using therapy dogs to help change that. Just think about it—when you spend time with a pet at home, you probably experience a wide range of benefits. […]
For Bill and Kaye Trivette, volunteering and service are fundamental. In 2012, when they moved from Portland, Oregon to Gainesville, Georgia, a friend shared that she volunteered at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). “We almost immediately began volunteering at NGMC when we moved to Georgia and haven’t stopped since,” said Bill. “We volunteer weekly and […]
For the Bagwell family, service is part of their DNA. William, Jennifer, Will and Emmaline have served as a family with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) for decades. The family’s relationship with NGHS began with William’s grandfather, A.D. Bagwell, who was serving as a Hall County Commissioner at the time the Hall County Hospital was […]
NGHS is growing and as we grow, we impact more and more lives in our communities with the healthcare services we provide. You can play a role in helping us reach and benefit others! Here are five ways you can give back: 1. Volunteer Your Time If you’ve ever spent any time in our facilities, […]
There are few things scarier for a child or their family than being admitted to the hospital. Whether they be sick or injured, the uncertainty can be distressing. Receiving comfort from something as simple as a handmade gift, like a quilt, does wonders. That’s how the Northeast Georgia Chapter of Quilts for Kids came to […]
Guest blog by: Ann Causey, Volunteer for Hospice of NGMC I became interested in becoming a hospice volunteer 4-5 years ago. I had just retired as a nurse and relocated to Hall County. I felt the need to do something as fulfilling as that career had been. I knew I wanted to help people and […]
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 […]
The Medical Center Auxiliary honored 123 teen volunteers during an appreciation dinner Tuesday night at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center. The teen volunteers donated 5,423 hours of service to Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) hospitals in Gainesville, Braselton and Barrow, as well as to Camp Braveheart, Hospice of NGMC’s summer camp for children who have […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) volunteers were honored on Tuesday at the 2019 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at the Ramsey Conference Center of Lanier Technical College. Auxiliary volunteers serve in a number of ways at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville, Braselton and Barrow campuses and within programs such as Hospice of NGMC, NGMC’s Lifeline […]
The Medical Center Auxiliary honored more than 100 teen volunteers during an appreciation dinner Tuesday night at The Venue at Friendship Springs. The teen volunteers donated over 4,200 hours of service to Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) hospitals in Gainesville, Braselton and Barrow in the 2018 fiscal year – equivalent to a value of $104,759. […]
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 […]