Habersham

A national nursing group now says people can trust they’re receiving the highest quality emergency care at any Northeast Georgia Health System hospital. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Habersham recently received the Emergency Nurses Association’s Lantern Award, which recognizes emergency departments that demonstrate exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. With […]

Now that he’s a nurse practitioner, a Habersham native is getting back to his roots in more ways than one. Stan Underwood, AGACNP, has joined Georgia Heart Institute to provide advanced heart care to people in Demorest. He, his wife and their families are all from Habersham County. Stan has also cared for patients as […]

Residents of Habersham County and surrounding communities can count on life-saving care in case of a cardiac arrest or heart attack, thanks to Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) and Georgia Heart Institute. NGMC Habersham was recently accredited as a Level 3 emergency cardiac care center (ECCC), recognizing the level of fast and effective care patients […]

A historic moment was celebrated Monday, July 3, 2023, when the first baby was born at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Habersham. Weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces, Maddie Kate Littrell was delivered at 10:38 a.m. to parents Katy and David Littrell of Tiger, Georgia, in Rabun County. Just three short days after Habersham Medical Center […]

The next era of health care for people in Habersham County and surrounding areas is here, as Habersham Medical Center officially became Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Habersham and joined Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) on July 1, 2023. Kevin Matson, who has been with NGHS since 2000, was recently named vice president of regional […]

Habersham County’s local hospital will have consistent leadership and prepare to welcome a new general surgeon as it officially joins Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) next month. Kevin Matson, who is currently serving as interim president of Habersham Medical Center, has been named NGHS’ vice president of regional hospitals. That means he will continue to […]

People living in and around Habersham County can look forward to healthier tomorrows and continued access to local hospital care for years to come, thanks to a decision reached Tuesday night for Habersham Medical Center (HMC) to officially join Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) in 2023. “This is the best possible scenario for the future […]

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 – ultimately making the hospital part of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) – and lessen the debt burden on Habersham County’s taxpayers. “Many people in Habersham County have asked for a […]

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).  These services form a new affiliation for HMC with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS). “This is an exciting time for HMC and the communities we serve,” says […]

The Hospital Authority of Habersham County and the Habersham County Commission voted Monday night to approve a letter of intent (LOI) between Habersham Medical Center (HMC), Habersham County and Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS). Under the LOI, both HMC and NGHS will evaluate and finalize a proposed five-year agreement designed to invest a total of […]

The Hospital Authority of Habersham County voted Tuesday to approve a plan for Habersham Medical Center (HMC) to support its emergency department and inpatient services through collaboration with Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). “We’re excited about this move to improve how both hospitals work together to care for our mutual patients in the right place […]

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. As part of the LOI, HMC and NGHS will jointly pursue opportunities for greater collaboration, embarking upon due diligence with […]