As the summer’s mid-morning sun was rising above Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton, Chris and Jane B. Smoot were joined by hospital officials as they broke ground on The Courtyard Waterfall – a new outdoor destination made possible through the couple’s recent signature gift to The Medical Center Foundation. “We wanted to make a […]
As Chestatee Regional Hospital prepares to close its doors at midnight on July 27, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is increasing access to Urgent Care services and stabilizing primary care in Lumpkin County. Starting July 1, Urgent Care Dahlonega is extending its hours to be open 8 a.m. – midnight, seven days a week. The office, located […]
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has been named a 2018 Hospice Honors Elite recipient. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver’s point of view. “This recognition is truly a source of pride for our community,” says Cathy Wozniak, […]
The Medical Center Foundation has a new president and chief development officer (CDO). The philanthropic arm of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently appointed Christopher Bray to lead the organization’s fundraising and business development efforts, where he’ll build upon the legacy created by former president and CDO Nancy Colston who retired after more than 20 years of service. Bray and […]
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). In fact, the ACS reports that one in nine men will develop prostate cancer at some point in their lifetime. But, thanks to increased awareness of screening guidelines and advanced treatment technologies, the ACS reports there are almost […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has now surpassed the $1.75 billion mark in local and state economic impact according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA), the state’s largest hospital trade association. The report found that, in 2016, NGMC generated $1,751,543,053 in revenue for the local and state economy; provided more than […]
People in Northeast Georgia with mild to moderate obesity have a new, non-surgical treatment option available to help them lose weight. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is now offering the ReShape® Integrated Dual Balloon System, a first-of-its-kind weight loss procedure that can provide more than twice the weight loss of diet and exercise alone. “Since the early 1980s, obesity has been increasing at an alarming rate […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) named Lynn Mackes, an acute care physical therapist at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville, its 2018 Employee of the Year during the last of several events this month to recognize long-tenured employees for their service. “Each year, the selection committee is challenged to select one of our amazing Employees […]
Thanks to a lead signature gift to The Medical Center Foundation from philanthropists Don and Dot Pirkle, fundraising is under way in earnest to purchase a new electronic health records system for Good News Clinics (GNC). “As a past board member for GNC and retired Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer for The Dow […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) volunteers serving at NGMC Gainesville, Braselton and Barrow Campuses – and within programs such as Hospice and Lifeline of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) and long term care facilities, New Horizons Limestone and Lanier Park – were honored at the Health System Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at First Baptist Church […]
Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and its related health conditions at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) can rest assured they’re receiving treatment from a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care. NGMC Gainesville has been re-accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric […]
Two Northeast Georgia Medical Center surgeons are part of an elite group of surgeons from across the nation with a unique commitment to improving the quality of care for patients who undergo hernia surgery. Dr. Chad Copper, a surgeon with The Hernia Center at Longstreet Clinic, and Dr. Ron Lewis, a surgeon with Northeast Georgia […]
For the fourth consecutive year, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has earned the Women’s Choice Award as one of Georgia’s Best Hospitals. The 2018 honor recognizes NGMC as a leader in bariatric surgery, heart care, cancer care, obstetrics, orthopedics and patient experience. “Research shows that women are often the driving forces and influencers behind major […]
The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has a new cardiologist. Sudhakar Chennareddy, MD, FACC, joined the practice today and is accepting patients at the Gainesville, Toccoa and Demorest locations. “The Heart Center of NGMC brings expert heart care close to home, and I’m excited to be a part of the cardiology practice […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has reached a conditional agreement with the owner of Chestatee Regional Hospital (CRH) – DL Investment Holdings, LLC – to purchase the hospital property and some equipment. The agreement is contingent upon the results of a due diligence period. “Chestatee Regional Hospital has been a vital resource for Lumpkin County […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) welcomes new members to several affiliated boards for 2018: Northeast Georgia Health System Board Jackie Wallace — retired, president of United Way of Hall County Northeast Georgia Medical Center Board Eugene Cindea, MD – pediatrician, The Longstreet Clinic Semuel Maysonet – Builder Sales manager, Loan Depot Phillippa Lewis Moss – board vice chair; director, Gainesville-Hall […]
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton has named Kevin Matson, MHA, as its executive director of Operations. Matson joined NGMC in 2000 and has accumulated a broad range of experience during his 17 years with the organization. Kevin gained strong knowledge in hospital operations in his early years with NGMC, holding positions in housekeeping and […]
Surgeons at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) have now performed more than 5,000 robotic procedures utilizing the da Vinci Surgical System.