At times, when we look at other people – whether we are a physician or not, we might make quick assessments about their health and choices. As human observers, we might wonder why some people seem to continue to make choices that are detrimental to their health – like smoking or eating unhealthy foods that […]
Following a graduation ceremony at Lanier Technical College Ramsey Conference Center and an awards banquet in downtown Gainesville celebrating the end of the academic year, the first 19 resident physicians trained at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) are moving on to the next step in their careers. A total of seven are staying in the […]
Patients in and around Jackson County now have more convenient access to urgent and specialty healthcare, as Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) new Medical Plaza opened in Jefferson on Monday, July 11. “We’re thrilled to finally see this building come to life, as we continue to invest in improving care across the region,” said Carol […]
The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines award for proven dedication to best practices and life-saving care Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has received five American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter […]
More than 50 renowned experts in heart care from around the globe gathered in Braselton on Friday with the goal of improving care for patients with all types of heart conditions. Hosted by Georgia Heart Institute, the inaugural Georgia Heart & Vascular Symposium included case studies, seminars and two heart procedures live-streamed from Northeast Georgia […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has a positive financial impact on the local community and state, estimated at more than $3.5 billion according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA). The report found that, in 2020, NGMC generated $3,554,257,187 in revenue for the local and state economy; provided more than $70 million […]
The future of healthcare in Lumpkin County and the anchor of the Gateway Corridor is now officially under construction. Hundreds of people, community leaders, healthcare workers and project members gathered this morning to break and bless the ground at the future campus of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Lumpkin. “This hospital is a big win […]
Patients in Northeast Georgia already have access to a wide variety of comprehensive weight-loss services through the nationally recognized program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) – and now, NGMC has new national recognition for providing high-quality medical weight-loss services. NGMC recently achieved an additional accreditation as a Comprehensive Center with Obesity Medicine Qualifications under […]
Rehabilitation patients at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville can now exercise in a garden – complete with different surfaces to practice walking, benches, flower beds and outdoor games – instead of a parking lot. The ReGain Mobility Garden’s outdoor track was inspired and funded by Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) employees. “The impact for […]
Visitors to Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) in Gainesville can now view original artwork honoring frontline staff for their bravery during the height of COVID-19. The artwork, which was commissioned by an anonymous donor through the North Georgia Community Foundation, was painted by French artist Alexis Le Borgne and entitled “Plus Que Les Mots” (English […]
Cancer patients in the community have yet another reason to trust the care at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). In addition to providing patients throughout northeast Georgia with comprehensive cancer care through a multidisciplinary team of specialists, advanced treatment options and access to national research and clinical trials, NGMC’s Cancer Services recently received renewed accreditation […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently recognized long-time nurse Mary Bess as its 2022 Employee of the Year. Bess has been with NGHS for 16 years, beginning as a patient care tech in the medical/surgical and critical care areas. She became an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse in 2008 and worked her way up to […]
Georgia Trend magazine recently announced its 2022 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 2022 Top Doctors. For more […]
The tiniest patients at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton will now have access to more life-saving care and equipment when they need it, thanks to Tuesday’s Laurel Classic golf tournament co-chaired by Mike and Caryn McGarity for the Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation. The event raised more than $275,000 for the Neonatal Intensive Care […]
The freestanding Hospice House announced late last year is now one step closer to reality thanks to a transformational gift to the Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation by the Starlet Rhodes Jones Foundation. The gift honors Frank Lake, III, MD and Andre Kallab, MD – both physicians affiliated with NGHS. “We’ve felt for […]
Patients and visitors can now feel even safer when visiting Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is the first health system in the nation to provide the highest level of safety by training its security team with the Apex Virtual Reality Simulator. “Our hospitals are now busier than ever,” said Rosetta […]
Pregnancy is usually a happy time to anticipate a new addition to the family. But that’s not always the case. When parents are faced with unexpected news about their baby, bereavement support is now available through Northeast Georgia Medical Center. While it’s something that no parent wants to consider, each year, thousands of parents nationwide […]
You or your business can now get a tax credit while supporting your local hospital and health system at the same time, thanks to Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Lumpkin qualifying for Georgia’s rural hospital tax credit program. This program, also known as Georgia HEART, was established to help rural and critical access hospitals increase […]