Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is continuing its work to address the shortage of primary care providers across the state, as eight college students recently graduated from the Pathway to Med School program – a program organized by the Foothills Area Health Education Center (AHEC). In its 10th year of training future medical professionals, the Pathway […]
Over 20 years with Northeast Georgia Health System, Carol Burrell has led the organization as it grew from a single community hospital into a regional economic powerhouse. Through it all, she has set the tone for NGHS and fostered a company culture grounded in core values. Burrell, who has announced plans to retire as president […]
People in Georgia now have access to the newest and most advanced robotic surgical technology. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville is the first hospital in the state to perform robotic surgery with the da Vinci 5 surgical system. Ron Lewis, MD, medical director of Perioperative Services at NGMC and a general surgeon with Northeast […]
Future mothers now have more reasons to trust that they and their infants will receive the highest quality care at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). The Georgia Perinatal Quality Collaborative (GaPQC), a group working to improve the quality of care for Georgia mothers and babies, recently recognized NGMC’s Women & Children’s Services for their work […]
Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) approach of treating every patient like a person with individual needs is paying off. The organization is noted for providing a Humanizing Brand Experience in a new report from Monigle, a brand consultancy firm that recognizes health systems that are outstanding at earning trust and loyalty each year. The Humanizing Brand Experience report evaluates 209 health systems […]
One of Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) leaders continues to be recognized for his efforts to put technology to work to benefit both patients and healthcare providers. Healthcare trade publication Becker’s Hospital Review recently included Chris Paravate, NGHS chief information officer (CIO), on its list of “133 CIOs to Know,” for the second year in a row. Paravate has served as CIO […]
With more than 50 years of combined experience, two Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow staff members were recognized at the recent Northeast Georgia Region 10 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director’s Association Awards Banquet for their work in the field. Carli Cuendet was awarded Paramedic of the Year while Bob Fisher was awarded Emergency Medical […]
People suffering from a heart condition called tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR) have a new option for treatment — the first of its kind in Georgia — at Georgia Heart Institute. The comprehensive heart and vascular service line of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), Georgia Heart Institute recently achieved another clinical milestone when its Structural Heart […]
As a Level I trauma center, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is committed to providing the highest level of care for traumatic injuries. However, we believe that prevention is always better than cure. Data shows that the three leading causes of injury are falls, motor vehicle crashes and motorcycle crashes. Here are some essential tips […]
Patients experiencing lower urinary track symptoms related to an enlarged prostate now have access to a more precise, minimally invasive treatment option at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville, as the first Aquablation procedures were performed yesterday. Aquablation therapy to treat an enlarged prostate, clinically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is performed by a […]
Heart patients in Habersham County now have even more full-time heart care available close to home. Georgia native Kelly Greene, FNP-C, recently began seeing patients full time at the Georgia Heart Institute location in Demorest. In addition, Georgia Heart Institute, Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) comprehensive heart and vascular service line, has expanded the types […]
The inaugural Cheryl Shippey Memorial golf tournament, which teed off Tuesday, May 14, at Legends at Chateau Elan in Braselton amidst the rain and chill, raised more than $300,000. Formerly known as the Laurel Classic, this newly renamed event paid tribute to the late Cheryl Shippey, with funds raised going to expand the emergency department […]
Patients seeking surgery in Georgia will soon have access to the newest and most advanced robotic technology close to home. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville will be the first hospital in Georgia to acquire the da Vinci 5 surgical system as a robotic surgical option. “The da Vinci 5 will be an exciting addition […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently recognized Juan Garcia, a security coordinator with NGHS, as the 2024 Employee of the Year and renamed that award in honor of President and CEO Carol Burrell. “Given Carol’s role in helping to define and nurture NGHS’ culture, it only seems fitting that this award be renamed the Carol […]
People in Northeast Georgia can now schedule an appointment with a skilled cardiologist who brings a quarter-century of experience and a rich knowledge of the South. Ram Penmetsa, MD, is seeing patients at Georgia Heart Institute’s locations in Gainesville and Clayton. He is the fifth heart doctor this year to join Georgia Heart Institute, the […]
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is continuing its legacy of supporting Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) mission of “improving the community in all we do” by making a $150,000 transformational gift to the NGHS Foundation. The gift benefits the NGHS Foundation’s $50 million Growing the Greater Good campaign and will support initiatives like the creation of the region’s first […]
From left to right: Stéphane Rinfret, MD; Zachary George, MD; Olga Toleva, MD People in Northeast Georgia now have more choices for advanced lifesaving heart care. Georgia Heart Institute, the comprehensive heart and vascular service line of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), recently welcomed interventional cardiologists Zachary George, MD; Stéphane Rinfret, MD; and Olga Toleva, […]
Patients with liver cancer in the southeast can stay closer to home and trust they’ll receive the latest, most advanced care as Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) recently completed the first histotripsy procedure in the state. The procedure was performed Friday, April 19, at NGMC Gainesville by Nelson Royall, MD, a surgeon with Northeast Georgia […]