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Later this year, the new Chuck and Diane Stephens Hospice House will open its doors thanks to the generosity of donors, including those who participated in the Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation’s Medical Center Open golf tournament last week. The tournament, which has been raising funds for programs, initiatives, and organizations across Northeast Georgia for the last three decades, raised nearly $280,000 in support of the […]

People across the region will soon have the opportunity to benefit from new services, thanks to the innovative thinking of three Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) employees. Taylor McFarland, Paul Turner and Adam Raulerson received a combined total of more than $45,000 from the NGHS Foundation’s Change Grants program to bring their ideas for improvement to life. ​The Change Grants program, which is funded by employee […]

This year’s annual Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation Cheryl Shippey Memorial golf tournament, held at Chateau Elan in partnership with presenting sponsor, Jackson EMC, raised more than $330,000 to support the expansion of the emergency department at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton. The tournament was named in memory of Cheryl Shippey, a member […]

Patients visiting a Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) location will soon see some new enhancements thanks to funding for projects proposed by employees. Six NGHS employees were awarded more than $55,000 by the NGHS Foundation as part of the Change Grants program to implement their ideas to improve experiences for patients, visitors and fellow employees. […]

Holiday shoppers are also making the region a safer place for kids, as they contributed to Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) annual Marketplace eventraising more than $320,000 in support of Safe Kids Northeast Georgia, the largest amount raised at the annual event. Safe Kids’ mission is to reduce the number of accidental injuries to children through community partnerships, advocacy, public awareness and distribution of safety […]

Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) Medical Center Open golf tournament has a long history of supporting the community, and this year’s tournament will continue that tradition for generations to come. The more than $309,000 raised at this year’s tournament will support workforce development at NGHS, enabling people to further their careers while also helping others. ​“We are grateful to our sponsors, including the premier […]

Ugochukwu Egolum, MD, (second from left) is pictured with Maggie James (far left), major gifts officer for the NGHS Foundation; Debbie Jones, endowment donor and patient of Dr. Egolum; Donna Brown, executive director of GME; and Chris Bray, chief philanthropy officer and president of the NGHS Foundation. In December 2019, Debbie Jones found herself in […]

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently recognized 183 volunteers – with more than 115,000 combined hours of service over the past 12 months – during its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at the Braselton Civic Center. Three volunteers also received awards for their exceptional service and dedication. Donna Hill was awarded the Joan Kosmala Volunteer of the Year Award, recognizing her 15 years and more than 2,600 hours of service. “Donna […]

Books for pediatric patients; clothes for children and teens in mental health crisis; and a therapeutic visual artist are just some of the ideas from Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) employees that will soon become a reality. Six employee ideas were recently approved for nearly $100,000 in total funding through the NGHS Foundation’s Change Grant program.  ​The program, which is funded by donations through the NGHS employee giving club called WATCH (We Are Targeting Community Health), allows employees to submit […]

The northeast Georgia region’s first freestanding hospice house is one step closer to becoming a reality as members of the James H. Downey Society, a group of philanthropic physicians across Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), pledged $100,000 toward the development.  ​“We are incredibly grateful to each physician in the Downey Society for this gift,” said Pierpont “Pepper” Brown, MD, chairman of the NGHS Foundation Board. “These physicians […]

People living in and around Braselton will have expanded access to emergency care starting in 2026, thanks in part to funds raised through the Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation’s annual Cheryl Shippey Memorial golf tournament. The tournament held last month at Legends at Chateau Elan raised more than $300,000, with funds going to support the expansion of the emergency department at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton.  […]

In the hallways of East Hall High School in 1959, Jimmy Faulkner and his future wife, Marie, kindled a love that defied the passing decades. For 63 years, their enduring bond weathered life’s storms, welcoming children and grandchildren — only to face its ultimate test in Marie’s heartbreaking struggle with dementia. Her tragic battle became […]

From l to r, Mark George, president and CEO of Norfolk Southern and John Kueven, president of NGMC Gainesville and chief operating officer for Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS). Thanks to a $300,000 donation from Norfolk Southern, pediatric patients at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville will soon have a new outdoor therapeutic playground to […]

From medical oncology nurses to rehabilitation specialists, frontline healthcare workers at Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) are investing in improving patients’ experiences beyond just doing their jobs. Six projects were recently approved for more than $26,000 in funding through NGHS’ Change Grants Program, which uses employee donations to the NGHS Foundation to fund employee-led projects that enhance services for patients and their loved ones. “Our team members see opportunities to help patients every day,” says Chris Bray, president and chief philanthropy officer with the NGHS […]

When emergencies happen, seconds count – and being prepared for the moment can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is committed to preparing high school students for a range of situations that might happen. “We’re thrilled to have recently surpassed the milestone of educating more than 2,000 students, and we hope […]

Victims of sexual assault don’t always get the support they need, so the Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation is doing its part to change that. The NGHS Foundation’s annual Medical Center Open golf tournament, presented by Bank of America as Premier Sponsor, and played at Chicopee Woods Golf Course last week, raised more than $300,000 to benefit Bridging Hope – an organization supporting victims of sexual assault. Bridging Hope, formerly known as Rape Response, provides […]

United Community is taking a record-breaking step to earmark its tax dollars to benefit the health of the people it serves. The bank’s deferment of $500,000 – which will directly benefit Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Lumpkin and NGMC Habersham – is the largest contribution Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has ever received through the state’s Rural Hospital Tax Credit program. “We’re […]

Journals for new mothers, domestic violence education, and tools for patients with neurological injuries are just some of the latest initiatives changing the healthcareexperience at Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) facilities.  Five NGHS employees recently received funding through the NGHS Foundation’s Change Grant program to bring their ideas to life. The program, funded by the NGHS Foundation’s employee giving club WATCH, empowers employees to […]