…support and guidance for patients in our program. Our staff will help guide you through the process every step of the way. To help support patients along their weight loss journey, we offer the following resources: Support Groups Private Social Media Community with thousands of patients engaged Cooking Classes Weight Lifting Classes Yoga Classes Bari Boutique Individual & Family Counseling…
…for 3-6 months prior to surgery to work on these lifestyle changes. Step 4: Prepare for surgery While waiting for your surgery date, start being more active. Don’t look for the closest parking spot, take the stairs, walk the dog and take small steps towards implementing more activity in your daily life. Moving your body will be critical to your success after surgery. We encourage you to begin attending our support groups…
…outdoors! The CDC recommends celebrating outside rather than inside to decrease the spread of sickness. If the weather does not permit an outdoor event, open windows to improve ventilation in enclosed spaces. Stay in small groups of people. Avoid hosting or attending events with large crowds, and as always, practice social distancing. Get your flu vaccine! This is…
…was used to purchase the first da Vinci Surgical System. This system was recently upgraded with the same software as the newly purchased second robot, providing the most advanced technologies available for patients at NGMC. Employees of NGMC and local educational groups had the chance to test drive the new robot themselves today in the North Patient Tower’s Hall of…
…a lot about,” Reed said. “She was always looking to help those groups that weren’t the obvious ones to help. And Hospice became her favorite.” Reed said Archer’s mother may have set the example for her daughter. The two used to volunteer for a group that helped mentally challenged children. But when Archer’s mother became ill, Archer became her full-time…
…and 2009, the number of women who received blood transfusions during and immediately after childbirth increased by 183 percent. African American women are disproportionately affected by birthing complications with three to four times more deaths than women of all other racial and ethnic groups. “While we have not seen these high numbers of maternal deaths within our organization, we feel…
…risk groups including children; pregnant women; people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease; and people age 65 and older. While children younger than six months are too young to receive the vaccination, it is strongly encouraged that their caregivers be vaccinated instead to help protect the children. Take Preventive Actions to Stop the…
…core values that align closely with those of our Health System – respectful compassion, deep interdependence, responsible stewardship and passion for excellence,” says Burrell. “His extensive healthcare experience spans decades, and his involvement in civic groups like local chambers of commerce and Rotary speak to his commitment to community. We’re excited to welcome him to the team.” Smith has more…
…Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s chief of Medical Staff. “That’s why it’s vital for people to continue following the 3Ws – wear a mask, watch your distance and wash your hands – to help limit the spread of the virus.” Other charts on the page illustrate confirmed COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths by age groups – as well as confirmed cases…
…lectures, screenings, support groups and the semi-annual health magazine, Communicare. NGMC offered many community education seminars on topics ranging from health and nutrition to seminars for health professionals in the community, region, and state. In addition, NGMC provided support to other local non-profit organizations that serve the community. Click here to learn more. To qualify for charitable giving: Requests must…
Need a speaker for an upcoming presentation? Northeast Georgia Medical Center and Health System can provide a health education speaker for your next social, civic, church or other organizational meeting in groups of 25 or more. Simply choose a topic of interest to your group, and fill out the form below to be sent to the Public Relations Department at…
…for your next social, civic, church or other organizational meeting in groups of 25 or more. Community Benefit With input from the community, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) completes Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) every 3 years, with the most recent completed in 2019. NGMC has conducted assessments partnering with the community since the late 90s. Health Sciences Library The Health Sciences…