Parents at risk of having a premature or ill newborn now have even more reason to trust Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton, as the hospital is the first in the state to have a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) officially designated by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) based on the […]
People in the North Georgia mountains now have more access to exceptional heart care since Georgia Heart Institute recently welcomed advanced practice providers Ashley Himmel, PA-C, and Michelle Povolny, FNP, to serve patients in Blairsville. Ashley is a board-certified physician assistant who was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by her mother, who is a […]
For the third consecutive year, the Center for Simulation and Innovation at Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review, a national trade publication, as one of the top hospital and health system simulation centers in the United States. “This honor belongs to a team that shows up with compassion, clarity […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is welcoming more physicians to care for communities across the region with the announcement of its newest class of resident physicians. The organization’s eighth residency class includes seven specialties, with 27 medical students who completed clinical rotations at NGMC and more than 60% of the incoming residents having strong ties […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville, Habersham and Barrow were recently awarded four of Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Patient Safety and Quality Awards. From L-R: Lynne Krieger, Deb Sailor, Valerie McBean, Yolanda Oakley, Stuart Downs, Beth Hester, Rachel Lewallen, Valeria Lewis, Samantha Underwood, Melissa Frank, Nicole Dunn, Kim Smith, Sandy Bozarth. Northeast Georgia Health System […]
Patients across northeast Georgia can count on receiving high-quality care at home through Northeast Georgia Home Health, which has been named a Best Home Health agency for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. More than 12,000 home health agencies across the country were evaluated, and only 17% received the Best Home Health designation. The […]
While living in the Philippines during her high school years, Hanbi Hong volunteered at an orphanage. She was so impressed by the positive impact that the nurses had on the orphans and their community that she decided to pursue a career in nursing. Now a family nurse practitioner, Hanbi recently joined Georgia Heart Institute to […]
People looking for safe, trusted care should look to Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), according to three national awards the organization recently received. Press Ganey, a leading third-party company that tracks and analyzes patient safety and satisfaction at hospitals across the nation, recognized Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Lumpkin, in Dahlonega, with the Human Experience […]
For people who need the highest level of care, there’s more proof they can trust Northeast Geoergia Health System (NGHS) after two of its hospitals’ intensive and intermediate care units received a number of national awards. The Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) recognize exceptional patient care, a […]
Patients in north Georgia will continue to benefit from the most advanced trauma care available, as Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville has been re‑verified as a Level I trauma center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This achievement maintains NGMC Gainesville’s position as one of only six nationally-verified Level I trauma centers in […]
Tasha Murchison, MSN-Ed, a clinical simulation educator with Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) Center for Simulation and Innovation, has been named the national 2025 Society for Simulation in Healthcare “Educator of the Year.” This prestigious honor recognizes educators who bring exceptional creativity, skill and compassion to simulation-based education. Tasha was chosen for her work in addressing maternal […]
Patients visiting a Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) location will soon see some new enhancements thanks to funding for projects proposed by employees. Six NGHS employees were awarded more than $55,000 by the NGHS Foundation as part of the Change Grants program to implement their ideas to improve experiences for patients, visitors and fellow employees. […]
In Georgia Trend magazine’s own words, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) “is a powerhouse in north Georgia.” So, it’s only fitting that the magazine named Matt Hanley, MD, NGHS president and CEO, to its list of 100 Most Influential Georgians for 2026. “In a short amount of time with NGHS, Matt has demonstrated strong leadership […]
NGMC’s Psychiatry residents are learning from one of the best training programs in the country. Pictured L-R: Andrew Farias, program coordinator; Natalia Miles, MD, ambulatory associate program director; PGY-1 resident physicians Ramananda Kishore Kavi, MD; Nathaniel Clem, DO; Johnathan Grimes, DO; Zuhaab Temuri, MD; Karan Soni, DO; Shandana Younas, MD; Samuel Dotson, MD, program director. […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Family Medicine residency program, in collaboration with the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP), is participating in a national project to advance physician training through personalized learning and advanced technology. The GAFP has been selected as one of 11 organizations to receive funding from the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Transforming Lifelong […]
Bradee Aderholt, AGACNP, is a cardiology nurse practitioner specializing in heart failure with Georgia Heart Institute in Gainesville. For people with heart failure, a trusting relationship with their care team is key to successfully managing their complex condition and improving their quality of life. Georgia Heart Institute, the heart and vascular service line of Northeast […]
Originally published on October 10, 2020 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden, unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year of age that doesn’t have a known cause even after a complete investigation. SIDS is the leading cause of death among babies between 1 month and 1 year old. While many of us […]
NGMC Gainesville, Braselton and Habersham were recently honored by U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” hospitals for maternity care and designated as “Maternity Care Access” facilities—placing them among just 92 hospitals nationwide recognized for both exceptional quality and vital access. Expectant mothers and newborns across northeast Georgia can count on receiving some of […]