Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) employees and medical staff will no longer be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine or wear masks if they have not received the vaccine, effective Aug. 5. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is eliminating its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for healthcare workers and suppliers, so NGHS, along with many […]
Patients looking for knee replacements in Northeast Georgia now have access to a more innovative surgical option close to home. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville and Braselton are now offering robotic knee replacement options for greater accuracy and faster recovery. On July 25, the first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery was performed at NGMC Gainesville […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) reached a significant medical milestone with the completion of its first Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy on a lung cancer patient. The new technology provides the tools to diagnose lung cancer sooner and with more accuracy so patients can receive life-saving treatment earlier. The procedure was performed at NGMC Gainesville by April […]
Wigs and head wraps for cancer patients, dialect-specific videos for those who speak another language and tools to aid in early detection of vision problems are just a few of the enhancements patients can soon expect when they visit Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS). Eight NGHS employees were recently awarded a record-breaking $108,000 in grant […]
Patients in Gainesville and Winder can trust they’re receiving the best, most comprehensive care at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) when they need it most – in an emergency. NGMC Barrow and NGMC Gainesville are some of the first hospitals in the state to be awarded the 2023 Lantern Award by the Emergency Nurses Association. […]
The first 12 family medicine resident physicians trained at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), and the second class of 19 internal medicine resident physicians, are moving on to the next step in their careers. Three family medicine graduates have accepted offers to join Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) to continue improving the health of the […]
When you first step inside Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) mobile simulation lab, you feel like you’re in a hospital instead of a bus. Simulated clinical settings like the mobile simulation lab allow people to practice critical medical skills in a safe learning environment. Purchased with funds raised from the NGHS Foundation’s 2018 Medical Center […]
Atlanta magazine recently announced its 2023 Top Doctors list, which includes many physicians who are part of Northeast Georgia Health System. The list was created in partnership with Professional Research Services (PRS), which conducted an online peer-review survey of all licensed physicians in the metro-Atlanta area. Physicians were asked to nominate fellow physicians whom they […]
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 […]
From the very beginning, Christina Collins knew she wanted to work in health care. Going to work with her mother and watching her care for patients inspired Collins to do the same – and that goal became more of a reality when Collins, a West Hall High School graduate, was recently awarded the Northeast Georgia […]
Patients in north Georgia now have another reason to trust Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) when emergency pain and addiction care are needed. NGMC Gainesville and NGMC Lumpkin are the first hospitals in the state to become accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in Pain and Addiction Care in the Emergency Department […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has been named the 19th most trusted healthcare brand in the nation by Monigle, a brand consultancy firm that recognizes healthcare organizations that are outstanding at earning trust and loyalty each year. Monigle’s Humanizing Brand Experience report evaluated more than 200 health systems across the nation based on various factors […]
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 […]
Georgia Trendmagazine recently announced its 2023 Top Doctors list, which includes many physicians on staff at Northeast Georgia Health System. The list, created in partnership with DataJoe Research, follows specific methodology that includes peer voting and other requirements. Click here to see the complete list of Georgia Trend magazine’s 2023 Top Doctors. For more information […]
A local Brenau University student pursuing a degree in nursing was recently awarded the inaugural First in Family scholarship by Foothills Area Health Education Center (AHEC). This scholarship, awarded to students who are the first people in their families to pursue higher education, helps students in our region’s marginalized populations overcome some of the financial […]
Oftentimes, paramedics are the first on the scene of an accident. They’re the first ones to assess the situation and render aid, working quickly to determine what care is needed on-scene, and what may be needed in the back of the ambulance. With more than two decades of combined experience doing just that, Robert Lee […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has a positive financial impact on the local community and state, estimated at more than $4.2 billion according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA). The report found that, in 2021, NGMC generated $4,274,218,473 in revenue for the local and state economy; provided more than $70 million […]