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People in northeast Georgia now have more access to lifesaving heart care. Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery recently added experienced and renowned heart surgeons Richard Harvey, MD, and David Langford, MD, to its growing practice in Gainesville. Dr. Harvey and Dr. Langford have practiced together for more than a decade. Before joining NGPG, they practiced in Macon at Piedmont […]

Parents-to-be in northeast Georgia can have even greater confidence in the care available close to home, as Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton recently earned The Joint Commission’s Maternal Levels of Care Verification designation as a Level II Maternity Center. The Joint Commission’s Maternal Levels of Care Verification program evaluates hospitals against nationally recognized criteria […]

From left: Maggie James, an employee with the Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation; Matt Hanley, president and CEO of NGHS; Irene Thomas, daughter of Anne Thomas; LeTrell Simpson, a former NGHS leader and friend of Anne Thomas; and Chris Bray, president of the NGHS Foundation. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently received the largest single […]

People who need radiology services to support their care at Union General Hospital or Chatuge Regional Hospital will soon see improvements as Union General Health System forms a new partnership with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS). “This agreement helps ensure our patients continue to receive timely, high-quality radiology services close to home,” said Kevin Bierschenk, […]

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin is a 66,000-square-foot hospital that serves Dahlonega, Georgia, and the surrounding areas. Services include 24/7 emergency care, advanced surgery, inpatient care and on-site imaging, lab and pharmacy support. Access to high-quality healthcare is important in every community, especially when patients can receive that care close to home. And patients in […]

As Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) continues to expand services and strengthen care across the region, it’s adding four experienced leaders to help guide that growth. “These leaders bring valuable experience and a strong commitment to excellence that will help support our teams and the communities we serve,” said Matt Hanley, MD, president and CEO […]

Later this year, the new Chuck and Diane Stephens Hospice House will open its doors thanks to the generosity of donors, including those who participated in the Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation’s Medical Center Open golf tournament last week. The tournament, which has been raising funds for programs, initiatives, and organizations across Northeast Georgia for the last three decades, raised nearly $280,000 in support of the […]

Stroke survivors have access to a new advanced rehabilitation option as Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) now offers Vivistim Therapy, an innovative treatment designed to help patients regain function in their hands and arms even months or years after a stroke. Vivistim is the first and only FDA-approved vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device paired with […]

People in the North Georgia mountains can now get excellent heart care, closer to home. Georgia Heart Institute, the comprehensive heart and vascular service line of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), recently began seeing patients at a new outpatient cardiology clinic in Hiawassee. Patients can schedule appointments to see some of the same providers who […]

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) opened a new wing on its Gainesville, Georgia, hospital campus – one of Metro Atlanta’s largest hospitals – in early 2025, and that project was recently ranked second in the world by Interior Design, a leading global authority in architecture and design. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville’s Green Tower […]

Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) Auxiliary recently celebrated its 75th anniversary during its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, recognizing volunteers whose service has helped shape healthcare experiences for patients, families and visitors across the region. ​Founded in 1951 before Hall County Hospital opened its doors later that year, the Auxiliary was created by community members who wanted to support […]

Recognized nationally as a leader whose work and influence have continued to grow and make an impact over time, Vik Reddy, MD, Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) chief clinical officer, was recently named one of Promena’s Top 100 Elite Trailblazers of Impact for 2026. “Being named to this list is a surprise and an honor,” […]

Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) HP2, a clinically integrated network, has been recognized by Anthem as part of its 2025 Care Provider Recognition Program, placing the organization among the top 1% of providers in the nation – and one of only 44 to earn this distinction. Anthem’s Care Provider Recognition Program highlights care providers who […]

Providing high-quality care takes an entire team and even depends on having the right supplies and equipment available at the right time. That’s why Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) was recently honored with Global Healthcare Exchange’s (GHX) Supply Chains of Distinction Award for 2025. The Supply Chains of Distinction Award honors top-performing health systems that are driving […]

Hall County Hospital was dedicated on Aug. 1, 1951, welcoming community members to see the new 90-bed facility. One month later, it officially opened on Sept. 1. Now, Northeast Georgia Health System celebrates its 75th anniversary of caring for a community that continues to grow. It’s quite a feat for a hospital that opened on […]

Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has earned a 5-star rating in the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Survey, the highest rating available through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Care Compare program. The CAHPS Hospice Survey measures the experiences of hospice patients and their families, evaluating areas such […]

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton recently won the Oglethorpe Award – one of the highest recognitions an organization from five major sectors of business in Georgia or Florida can earn for overall performance excellence. The hospital was the only healthcare organization to win the award in 2026. The Oglethorpe Award is based on the […]

Northeast Georgia Health System continues to expand access to advanced cancer care in Gainesville and Braselton with the addition of Zachary Senders, MD, a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist who has joined Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG). Dr. Senders provides surgical care for patients with a wide range of cancers, including those affecting the liver, pancreas, biliary […]