Braselton

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 inaugural campaign is a shining example of how amazing […]

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). “We’re extremely proud of this elite recognition,” says Charles Nash, III, MD, medical director of NGMC’s Cancer Services and medical oncologist with Longstreet […]

As the summer’s mid-morning sun was rising above Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton, Chris and Jane B. Smoot were joined by hospital officials as they broke ground on The Courtyard Waterfall – a new outdoor destination made possible through the couple’s recent signature gift to The Medical Center Foundation. “We wanted to make a […]

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 […]

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton has named Kevin Matson, MHA, as its executive director of Operations. Matson joined NGMC in 2000 and has accumulated a broad range of experience during his 17 years with the organization. Kevin gained strong knowledge in hospital operations in his early years with NGMC, holding positions in housekeeping and […]

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. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton began offering percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) on February 1, and interventional cardiologists have already performed 16 PCI procedures. PCI is performed in a cardiac catheterization laboratory. It is a nonsurgical […]

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton appointed Cindy Danner, MSN, RN, NE-BC as chief nursing officer (CNO). Danner joined the NGMC team earlier this year as associate chief nursing officer (ACNO) with responsibilities for medical and surgical nursing, as well as our Women’s & Children’s units in Gainesville. Danner has a diverse background in nursing […]

A new donor garden and international work of public art was dedicated Sunday afternoon at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton. Thanks to Jack and Janice Frost, NGMC Braselton’s patients, visitors and staff can now retreat to the Jack and Janice Frost Water Garden to find peace and tranquility steps away from the hospital’s emergency […]

Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) Cancer Services recently expanded its Cancer Patient Navigation Program into the Greater Braselton and Winder communities. As a cancer patient, navigating the healthcare system with different doctors, facilities, tests and decisions can be a confusing and intimidating process. To help address these challenges, NGMC’s Cancer Patient Navigation Program offers patients guidance and […]

There are two opportunities to attend: Friday, September 8First Baptist Church Banquet Hall751 Green St., Gainesville, GA 30501 Friday, September 15NGMC Braselton, Education Center1400 River Place, Braselton, GA 30517 Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for registration, with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Join us for education about signs, treatment, recovery and lowering your risk […]

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.   “Brian comes to NGHS with years of leadership and expertise in healthcare finance,” said Carol Burrell, president and CEO of NGHS.  “We are fortunate to have such an […]

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) announces a donor milk program for premature infants in its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Gainesville and Braselton. “The donor milk program is an easy and safe outlet for mothers to donate their unused breast milk to babies who need it most,” said Heather Standard, director of Women and […]

GAINESVILLE/BRASELTON, Ga. – 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.  These awards recognize the hospitals’ commitment and success ensuring that stroke patients receive the most […]

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.  The Association announced the results of the 2017 Most Wired Survey in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine, and NGHS is recognized as a […]

Cancer.  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. […]

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.  The educational forum, which will be held on Wednesday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m., in NGMC Braselton’s Education Center, will […]

Georgia’s #1 Heart Hospital for 12 years in a row now offers another tool for fighting heart disease. Cardiac calcium scoring is a quick, painless and non-invasive procedure that detects and measures the amount of calcium-containing plaque build-up in a person’s arteries. That measurement helps calculate the person’s risk of developing heart disease and may […]