Lissa Shirley was recently awarded The Nathan Deal Governor’s Award for Trauma Excellence at the Region 2 Trauma Advisory Committee’s Northeast Georgia Trauma Symposium for the lasting impact she has had on trauma care in the region. “Receiving this award is such an honor I never expected,” said Shirley, blood bank supervisor at Northeast Georgia […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) plans to grow its hospital in Gainesville to meet the growing needs of the surrounding region by adding a new, multi-story tower as early as 2024. This future tower is part of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville’s continued evolution into one of the state’s largest and most advanced community-based, […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) saw a surge in COVID-19 cases over the holiday weekend with 181 confirmed cases admitted on Tuesday, December 1, at its hospitals and long-term care facilities combined. The numbers of those needing testing and care are expected to continue rising in the coming days and weeks. “Both the percentage of […]
People living in and around the Buford area can look forward to a new urgent care center and more convenient access to specialty care, as Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) broke ground to build a Medical Plaza at the corner of Buford Highway and South Lee Street this afternoon. “This new, multi-tenant building strengthens our […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville is the first hospital in Georgia to receive accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Colorectal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery and Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), an internationally recognized patient safety organization, recognized NGMC for its dedication to delivering safe, effective and evidence-based patient care in these three designated areas through its independent, external process of evaluation. These new designations are in […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has a plan to help fill the region, state and nation’s need for more well-trained mental health professionals – and now they have a new leader to help make it happen. Kalpana Prasad, MD, has been named program director for NGMC’s planned psychiatry physician residency program. “Building a residency program […]
When it comes to strokes, seconds could be the difference between full recovery and long-term effects. For decades, people could rely on Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) to provide clot-busting drugs that might save their lives, but they would have to be transferred to other hospitals outside the region if other critical procedures were needed. […]
Reese Daniel and Chad Copper, MD, co-chairs of the 29th Annual Medical Center Open (MCO) golf tournament, are pleased to announce that this year’s tournament raised more than $306,000 for Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) COVID-19 Relief Fund. This fund benefits patient care, employees and NGHS’ developing telemedicine program. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]
People living in and around the Braselton area will soon have more convenient access to advanced cancer care, as Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) and Longstreet Clinic broke ground on an expanded Cancer Center this afternoon. “This new, integrated space will provide patients a convenient and advanced destination for personalized and comprehensive cancer care, while […]
To continue providing the highest level of specialized cardiac care, The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) welcomes a new electrophysiologist to their impressive team of experts.
During October, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is celebrating 20 years of employees giving back through the NGHS Foundation’s employee giving club, We Are Targeting Community Health (WATCH). For 20 years, employees have generously donated more than $11 million to help improve the quality of patient care, the lives of fellow employees and the health […]
The healthcare landscape is constantly changing and becoming increasingly complex each day. Health systems must have a strong foundation of providing high-quality care efficiently, as well as strong partnerships with other groups, so they can quickly adapt to the needs of the people who rely on their care. That’s why Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) Graduate Medical Education (GME) program has announced Francis Nuthalapaty, MD, as its newest program director for the planned Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) residency program. “Our growing region will need additional skilled OB/GYN physicians to support mothers and families for generations to come. Dr. Nuthalapaty offers not only fellowship level clinical […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is the only hospital in Georgia to receive one of the highest levels of recognition for using technology to improve healthcare quality and cost. The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) included NGMC on its annual list of Healthcare’s Most Wired for 2020. This is the seventh year NGMC […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever that we protect ourselves and our loved ones from the flu. Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is hosting a series of flu shot drive-thru events to make it easy for everyone to get their vaccination: October 10, 2020 NGPG Buford 8 a.m. – noon October 17, […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is happy to offer a new service to help patients transition from the hospital to their homes. Effective Oct. 1, NGHS and LHC Group, the preferred in-home healthcare partner for 350 leading hospitals around the country, will partner to launch Northeast Georgia Home Health in Gainesville. “We are thrilled to […]
After careful consideration in conjunction with healthcare leaders, the Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Auxiliary, led through the end of September 2020 by Auxiliary President Ellen Toms, has made the decision not to hold an in-person Marketplace event this year amidst the ongoing pandemic. In an effort to honor the spirit of Marketplace, the Auxiliary […]
To continue providing exceptional cardiovascular care, The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) welcomes a new non-invasive cardiologist to their team of experts. Anu Vellanki, MD, FACC, will begin seeing patients at The Heart Center of NGMC locations in Cumming, Dahlonega and Dawsonville. Dr. Vellanki brings ample expertise in cardiac imaging and diagnostics, […]