Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is strengthening its heart care team with the addition of six new fellows to Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship program. As its inaugural class graduated this spring, the new class will maintain the full cohort of 18 fellows training in heart health at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) […]
When you’re choosing where you want to have surgery, safety is usually the top priority – and Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville is the first hospital in the state to install UV light technology designed to reduce the risk of infection in many of its operating rooms. Far-UVC light is a groundbreaking technology that […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and its Georgia Heart Institute go the extra mile to help patients control their high blood pressure, and their efforts have been recognized with a top national award. NGHS recently earned a Gold Plus recognition from “Target: BP,” an initiative of the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Heart […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has continued its work to improve the health of the community through its dedication to innovating through technology. And, once again, NGHS is the only hospital in Georgia – and one of only 18 across the nation – to receive Level 10 Digital Health Most Wired status from the College […]
Northeast Georgia Health System is the first health system in Georgia to have all of its hospitals receive the Pediatric Readiness Designation. The Georgia Department of Public Health awards this designation to emergency departments that are equipped with child-specific medical supplies and staff trained in pediatric care. Families across northeast Georgia can feel confident knowing […]
A well-traveled international physician has chosen to begin his practice as a cardiologist in the same region where he completed his training — right here in northeast Georgia. Emmanuel Olayiwola Amoran, MD, who was a member of the inaugural class of Cardiovascular Disease Fellows at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville, has joined Georgia Heart […]
Monica Newton, DO, founding program director of the Family Medicine residency program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), has been elected President of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP). GAFP is the Georgia chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), with a mission to promote the health of Georgians and advancing the […]
People in northeast Georgia now have more access to expert care for common heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation and tachycardia, as well as the latest devices and therapies to treat such conditions. Georgia Heart Institute, the comprehensive heart and vascular service line of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), recently welcomed three specialized cardiologists […]
Holiday shoppers are also making the region a safer place for kids, as they contributed to Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) annual Marketplace eventraising more than $320,000 in support of Safe Kids Northeast Georgia, the largest amount raised at the annual event. Safe Kids’ mission is to reduce the number of accidental injuries to children through community partnerships, advocacy, public awareness and distribution of safety […]
Resident physicians, medical students, first responders and nursing school students from across the state are learning enhanced life-saving skills to elevate patient care through human donor-based anatomy training provided by Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS). The Center for Simulation and Innovation at NGHS recently partnered with the Region 2 Regional Trauma Advisory Committee (RTAC), Georgia […]
The cardiac PET scanner at Georgia Heart Institute in Blairsville provides high-resolution images that help cardiologists develop treatment plans for patients with blockages in their arteries and other heart conditions. People in the North Georgia mountains seeking health care for their hearts can now access advanced cardiac imaging services close to home – without traveling […]
New Horizons Limestone staff pose for photo. Families across Gainesville and surrounding communities can feel confident knowing their loved ones are receiving care from one of the nation’s best nursing homes. Newsweek has recognized New Horizons Limestone, part of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), on its list of “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026.” The honor also includes […]
Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) Medical Center Open golf tournament has a long history of supporting the community, and this year’s tournament will continue that tradition for generations to come. The more than $309,000 raised at this year’s tournament will support workforce development at NGHS, enabling people to further their careers while also helping others. “We are grateful to our sponsors, including the premier […]
A physician who was among the first residents with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is returning as a fellowship-trained specialist and a shining example that the organization’s goal to train the best and brightest to care for the region is paying off. Martin Herrera, DO, is a graduate of the 2022 inaugural class of the […]
Northeast Georgia Health System’s five hospitals generate more than $7.8 billion in local and state economic impact according to a recent report by Georgia Hospital Association (GHA), the state’s largest hospital trade association. The report found that, in 2023, four Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) hospitals in Gainesville and Braselton, plus Barrow and Lumpkin counties, […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is among early adopters who are piloting artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that are helping physicians spend more time with patients and less time in front of a screen. So far, NGHS has already trained more than 480 clinicians to use DAX Copilot during the enterprise deployment. Now part of Dragon […]
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has recently received a series of prestigious recognitions – not only for delivering exceptional patient care, but also for being an outstanding employer. Four different organizations have recognized NGHS with national and regional awards, including: “To be recognized in Georgia and across the nation is truly an honor, and the […]
People can still get care for eight different specialties in one location near Highway 316, one year after Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) opened Medical Plaza 1 in Bethlehem. More than 1,000 people came out to the building off Loganville Highway last weekend to celebrate the anniversary with a Fall Fest including live music, food […]