Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) annual Love Light event is right around the corner and you can attend virtually: Love Light 2021Thursday, December 9NGHS Facebook | 7 p.m. This year, the annual Love Light event is co-hosted by the NGHS Auxiliary and Hospice of NGMC. As the community has grown, the event has expanded from […]
Six new physicians will soon see local cardiology patients, thanks to a new medical education program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). Earlier this week, NGMC faculty and staff learned which physicians will be in the inaugural class of the hospital’s cardiovascular disease fellowship program and begin seeing patients on July 1, 2022: Cardiovascular Disease […]
Surrounded by her family and peers, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Family Medicine Residency Program Director, Dr. Monica Newton, was shocked and humbled to receive the prestigious Georgia Family Medicine Educator of the Year award. The award was presented by the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP) at their annual scientific assembly earlier this month. […]
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation recently received the single largest gift commitment in the organization’s history. Charles and Diane Stephens have pledged a $5 million estate gift to support the construction of the system’s first freestanding hospice house. “This gift is a huge milestone for Hospice of Northeast Georgia […]
Patients in Georgia who are insured through the State Health Benefit Plan will now have coverage for weight-loss surgery beginning in 2022. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) offers a variety of surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss options and is an Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery. “Our comprehensive program helps patients […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) received one of the highest levels of recognition for using technology to improve healthcare quality and cost for the eighth year. The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) included NGMC on its annual list of Healthcare’s Most Wired for 2021. NGMC received Level 9 certification for the second year […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) continues to expand its access to care for people across the entire region, as it broke ground on its newest medical plaza in Jefferson yesterday. “This new building helps us continue our dedication of serving the communities around us with the right care in the right place,” said Carol Burrell, […]
A positive legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic will be increased access to critical care north of Atlanta, according to plans announced by Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS). “While the pandemic is far from over, we know we will increase the number of critical care beds across our hospital system,” says Larry Dudas, MD, Northeast Georgia […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville is the only hospital north of Metro Atlanta to be certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center – the highest level of certification awarded to hospitals for stroke treatment. “Receiving Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification proves that we have the infrastructure, staffing and resources needed to treat even the most serious […]
Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is the only hospice provider in the region to receive the 2021 Hospice Honors Elite award, which recognizes agencies that provide the highest quality hospice care. “I would like to credit the entire Hospice team’s passion for excellence and deep interdependence, because we would not be able to […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is taking the next step in its journey to empower the physician leaders of tomorrow, now that it received initial accreditation for Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship and Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship programs by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). With the launch of the state’s most forward-thinking heart […]
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Auxiliary has made the decision to not hold an in-person Marketplace event this year in an effort to keep everyone safe and support NGHS’ mission of “improving the health of our community.” Marketplace is an annual holiday shopping event that raises funds for […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton’s tiniest and most fragile patients now have access to two new pieces of vital equipment that act as an incubator and radiant warmer in one thanks to a transformational gift to the Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation from the Braselton Rotary Club in honor of member Martha Martin. […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) continues to lead the way in innovative heart care with the launch of the state’s most forward-thinking heart and vascular program: Georgia Heart Institute. “While NGHS has a long and rich tradition of providing exceptional heart and vascular care, Georgia Heart Institute represents a bold new vision for the future […]
The Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation is excited to announce our newest Change Grant recipients! Launched in 2019, Change Grants are a way for employees to submit ideas to improve the patient, visitor and employee experience for funding. Fully funded through employee donations to WATCH, NGHS’ employee giving club, Change Grants empower our team […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is one of only three cancer programs in Georgia to earn a mini research grant from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University that will study the use of gentle touch in cancer care. By earning this grant from Winship, NGMC’s Cancer Services will be able to provide cancer patients in […]
Georgia Heart Institute has always been known for leading the way in cardiovascular care. Now, with the addition of three new cardiologists, Georgia Heart Institute is experiencing growth in several key specialties. For patients needing heart and vascular services, that means there’s an even larger and stronger care team working together to ensure the best […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) recently celebrated The Pathway to Med School 2021 Graduates who plan to stay in state for medical school and practice primary care in Georgia. The Pathway to Med School (PTMS) program is a 4-week, residential program for undergraduate pre-medical students attending Georgia institutions and is one way the state is […]