Finding the right care can sometimes be difficult for those facing hardship, especially when they need help quickly or even need more than one service at a time. Through a new coordinated care network called Unite Us, non-profit leaders across the community hope to change that. Driven by United Way of Hall County and funded […]
New agreement assures access to high-quality, affordable health care for Northeast Georgians Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia have extended a new two-year agreement with the health system’s facilities – including all Northeast Georgia Medical Center hospitals, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group practices, Urgent Care locations, Georgia Heart […]
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 […]
Robotic heart surgery is becoming more common these days, but is it as safe as traditional heart surgery? We’re answering that question in today’s blog with a look at robotic heart surgery survival rates. Any type of surgery involving a robot may sound like it’s straight out of a science fiction thriller. When the surgery […]
Residents in Gainesville can now trust that more Gainesville City Police officers will have the tools needed to avoid the number one cause of preventable death after injury: bleeding. NGMC Gainesville and the Healthcare Coalition for Region B of Northeast Georgia recently partnered to donate 30 of the Georgia Trauma Commission’s Stop the Bleed kits […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has renewed its support of University of North Georgia (UNG) Athletics for another five years. NGHS initially became the official healthcare partner of UNG Athletics in February 2020. UNG Athletics Director Mary Rob Plunkett is excited to see the ways the partnership will continue to bolster UNG’s status as one […]
When patients and visitors spend time at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) in Braselton, they can rest assured they’re safe during severe weather. NGMC Braselton was recently recertified for its third time as StormReady by the National Weather Service, meaning the hospital has a plan in place to handle all types of extreme weather. “We […]
Adolescent patients in Northeast Georgia now have access to a new, comprehensive weight-loss program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). NGMC’s Bariatric Weight Loss Center recently earned an additional accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), making the program one of only two programs in Georgia to be nationally […]
Patients who need emergency pain and addiction care now have another reason to trust Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). NGMC Barrow and Braselton recently joined NGMC Gainesville and Lumpkin in earning accreditation by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in Pain and Addiction Care in the Emergency Department (PACED). PACED accreditation recognizes emergency […]
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) Braselton. Aquablation therapy to treat an enlarged prostate, clinically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is performed by a surgeon using the AquaBeam© Robotic System. It is […]
Because of Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) commitment to its staff and the surrounding region, NGHS was recently named to Forbes magazine’s list of best employers. The list ranked 1,392 employers across the nation and ranked NGHS among the top 10 healthcare organizations in Georgia. “At NGHS, we do our best to make sure every […]
Unlike so many healthcare systems across our state and the nation, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) continues to grow – this time expanding its leadership team to ensure continued success. The system has welcomed a new chief medical officer, chief nursing executive, administrator for Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow and vice president of Georgia […]
When a patient goes into cardiac arrest or has a heart attack, they can count on Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) – and the interventional cardiologists of Georgia Heart Institute – to be there, providing life-saving heart and vascular care. Recently, four NGMC hospital campuses were reaccredited as emergency cardiac care centers (ECCC), recognizing the […]
Gainesville natives Don and Dot Pirkle had no idea their first date to a Christmas service in 2016 would lead to a life-saving robotic heart surgery for a stranger seven years later. Timing is Everything Don and Dot Pirkle, who both lost spouses in 2015, attended a church program during the holiday season for people […]
Patients in Demorest have even more to look forward to with Alan Opsahl, MD, joining Georgia Heart Institute. Dr. Opsahl will be dedicated to the Demorest location and practicing Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Habersham opening more access to renowned heart care in the Habersham community. Dr. Opsahl, a non-invasive cardiologist, is making the move […]
Maternal mortality is getting more and more attention in Georgia as the state has one of the country’s highest maternal mortality rates. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is at the forefront of making changes to affect that rate for the better, and on Aug. 8, Sen. Raphael Warnock visited Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) in […]
You need to have a heart procedure performed in the near future and know that robotic heart surgery is an option. But there isn’t a robotic heart surgeon nearby. What are your options? If you’ve talked with your cardiologist or a cardiothoracic surgeon and know that robotic heart surgery is an option for the type […]
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recently recognized Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s campuses in Braselton, Gainesville and Winder for providing exceptional stroke, heart and diabetes care. Their Get With The Guidelines and Target awards honor programs that ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines – all so patients […]