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Georgia Alliance For Community Hospital Statement Following Gov. Kemp’s Announced Plan to Increase Coronavirus Testing Capacity to 3,000 Per Day

April 1, 2020

(Atlanta, GA) – The Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals (GACH) today released the following statement from Monty Veazy, spokesman of GACH’s “Georgia Alliance for Community Hospitals” initiative, after Governor Brian Kemp’s announcement to increase coronavirus testing in the state of Georgia: “I first wish to extend my gratitude to the hospital workers who are battling this pandemic on the …Read More

Disaster Distress Helpline Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic

March 30, 2020

Jesup, GA – Natural disasters – including such pandemics as the coronavirus outbreak – can be overwhelming and seriously affect emotional health. The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone who is seeking help in coping with the mental or emotional effects caused by developments related to the coronavirus pandemic. The Helpline is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week and …Read More

COVID-19 Virtual Screenings Available at Wayne Memorial

March 30, 2020

Contain the Strain with Smart Care 24/7 Jesup, GA – With the global spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), social distancing has become an important tool to stop the spread of the virus. In order to make screenings more accessible to our community, Wayne Memorial/St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group is offering a virtual option for those with respiratory symptoms seeking evaluation and …Read More

Southeast Georgia Health System Opens COVID-19 Screening Hotline

March 30, 2020

On Monday, March 30, at 8 a.m., Southeast Georgia Health System will begin screening patients for coronavirus symptoms through a free COVID-19 Screening Hotline, 912-466-7222. The Hotline will be staffed with Health System nurses and advanced practice providers and will offer immediate access to Southeast Georgia Physician Associates health care providers, if needed. Patients who meet the criteria for an in-person …Read More

Telemedicine Allows Southeast Georgia Physician Associates to Deliver Safe, Effective Care during Coronavirus Outbreak

March 27, 2020

Seeing a doctor without leaving the comfort of your home is convenient any time of year. During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it’s absolutely vital to public health and safety. “Our goal is to give patients access to care as much as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine helps us achieve that goal,” says Adam Brown, CMPE, director of Physician Practices …Read More

Emory helps build free online tool to assess COVID-19 risk

March 26, 2020

ATLANTA – Do I have COVID-19? Emory doctors have helped create a new online tool allowing people everywhere to assess how likely it is that they have contracted the novel coronavirus. C19check.com makes it easy for the general public to self-triage and is designed, in part, to prevent a surge of patients at hospitals and healthcare facilities. The free tool …Read More

St. Mary’s COVID-19 update for March 24, 2020

March 25, 2020

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread in our communities, St. Mary’s remains committed to implementing the latest state and national guidelines to protect patients, colleagues and the community, including tighter visitation and delivery policies. Here are key updates: To protect our patients, colleagues and providers, St. Mary’s has further restricted visitation at all three of our hospitals. …Read More

SGMC Clinics Expand Telemedicine

March 23, 2020

SGMC Clinics Expand Telemedicine In an effort to limit potential unnecessary COVID-19 exposures, South Georgia Medical Center clinics are expanding the use of telemedicine as an alternative to traditional appointments. Telemedicine involves the use of electronic communications through devices, such as cell phones, tablets and computers, to provide clinical services to patients without an in-person visit. According to SGMC Family …Read More

Emergency Care that Cares

March 21, 2020

As we monitor the COVID-19 crisis, community hospitals will continue to do what they do best – put you and your healthcare needs first

Novel coronavirus test provides fast, accurate results

March 20, 2020

CONTACT: Toni Baker, 706-721-4421 Office, 706-825-6473 Cell, tbaker@augusta.edu AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 20, 2020) – The Georgia Esoteric and Molecular Laboratory at the Medical College of Georgia Department of Pathology has developed a novel, accurate coronavirus test that can tell patients if they are infected within about two hours instead of waiting typically days to hear from remote testing facilities. “We want patients and physicians in our community …Read More

Augusta University Health offers pre-scheduled drive-through COVID-19 specimen collection

March 20, 2020

CONTACT: Danielle Harris, 706-522-3023, deharris1@augusta.edu AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 17, 2020) — As the number of cases of COVID-19 rise throughout Georgia, Augusta University Health is offering drive-through testing atChristenberry Fieldhouse, 3109 Wrightsboro Road, for pre-selected patients. Beginning Wednesday, March 18, the drive-through clinic will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is only available for patients who receive a positive …Read More

SGMC announces opening of COVID-19 screening station

March 16, 2020

South Georgia Medical Center announced today the opening of a drive thru COVID-19 Screening Station at its Smith Northview location at 4280 North Valdosta Road. The drive thru COVID-19 Screening Station will allow members of the community to conveniently drive through a covered station and safely receive a free basic assessment of their symptoms by a healthcare professional while remaining in their …Read More

COVID-19 SCREENING BEGINS FOR VISITORS AT NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITALS AS TWO PATIENTS TEST POSITIVE

March 16, 2020

Only select entrances will be open for patients and visitors at each Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) hospital starting the afternoon of Sunday, March 15. Each patient and visitor will be screened for COVID-19 as they enter. You can see a complete list of open entrances, updated visitation limitations and other helpful information at www.nghs.com/covid-19. “These simple screening questions will …Read More

Southeast Georgia Health System Hosts Breastfeeding Conference For Health Care Professionals and Community

February 18, 2020

Breastfeeding has been proven to be the best source of nutrition for babies to grow and stay healthy. It also benefits mothers by lowering their risk of breast and ovarian cancer, diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis. Committed to being a resource to mothers who choose to breastfeed, as well as helping health care professionals and the community understand the …Read More

Free Childbirth Class Offered Saturday, March 7 at Wayne Memorial Hospital

February 14, 2020

A free class on childbirth is offered at Wayne Memorial Hospital Saturday, March 7th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria conference room. This class is ideal for those expectant mothers 25 weeks pregnant or later by the class date. Those interested in registering may do so by calling (912) 530-3118 or (912) 530-3117. Topics of …Read More

Anna Shaw Children’s Institute helping children, families

February 10, 2020

Hamilton Health Care System’s Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) has helped more than 400 children with developmental delays and their families since opening last April. There have been approximately 3,800 patient visits. “We have had an amazing beginning,” said Terri Woodruff, executive director. Most of the patients are Georgia residents, however some patients have come from Tennessee and Florida. Dedicated …Read More

St. Mary’s partners with statewide collaborative to maximize maternal safety

February 6, 2020

St. Mary’s Family Birth Center is part of a statewide collaborative that is working to improve Georgia’s maternal death rate, currently ranked as one of the worst in the United States. “The safety of mothers is vitally important to us,” said Jackie Iley, director of St. Mary’s Family Birth Center. “Our birth center is an extremely safe place to …Read More

World’s Smallest Pacemaker Debuts at Southeast Georgia Health System

February 3, 2020

On December 6, 2019, Southeast Georgia Health System became the only hospital between Savannah and Jacksonville to offer heart patients the world’s smallest pacemaker. Assisted by the Health System’s Heart Catheter team, cardiologist Mark T. Watkins, M.D., FACC, successfully implanted the new device in two patients. The minimally invasive procedures each took less than 20 minutes. Both patients suffer from …Read More

Surgeon Uses Innovative Technique to Repair Premature Infant’s GI Tract

January 29, 2020

Mariha Spencer of Warner Robins, Ga. was approximately six months pregnant with her first child, Amillia, when she learned her daughter had a rare congenital defect, known as esophageal atresia, which is characterized by an improper or absent connection between the esophagus and stomach that makes feeding impossible. The abnormality makes it impossible for the affected child to eat, and …Read More

Hamilton’s Peeples Cancer Institute open, planning community open house

January 27, 2020

Hamilton Medical Center’s Peeples Cancer Institute began welcoming patients Jan. 6. A community open house is planned for Saturday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. With an entrance on Memorial Drive, off Thornton Avenue, the 64,000 square-foot facility, estimated at $46.5 million, houses outpatient cancer diagnostic and treatment services in one location. The team of medical and radiation oncologists, …Read More

Alliance Members named to Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians of 2019

January 15, 2020

“There are no secrets to success,” said former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell. “It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” His description could apply to the individuals included in Georgia Trend’s 22nd annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Georgians. It’s a remarkable assemblage of people who prepare, work hard and have contributed to …Read More

SGMC Hosts Dementia Education Seminar

January 13, 2020

In an effort to address the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in South Georgia and North Florida, a free educational seminar is being offered by South Georgia Medical Center’s Dogwood Senior Health Center. This free community lecture on the diagnosis and treatment of dementia will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at the James H. Rainwater Conference …Read More

Southeast Georgia Health System Promotes Cervical Health Awareness

January 9, 2020

BRUNSWICK, Georgia: Jan. 7, 2020 – Every New Year, many women resolve to be proactive about their health, whether it be improving their diet, exercising more, or being more mindful about health screenings. It’s no coincidence, then, that Cervical Health Awareness Month falls in January. With nearly 13,000 women diagnosed annually, Southeast Georgia Health System encourages women to take the …Read More

Wayne Memorial’s New GE CT System Will Enable Scanning in Even the Most Challenging Situations

January 9, 2020

Jesup, GA – With the convergence of whole organ coverage, image quality, and speed found in GE Healthcare’s Revolution* CT scanner, Wayne Memorial’s physicians are now able to diagnose in even the most challenging situations. This innovative technology can help enable clinicians to diagnose more patients with erratic or high heart beats and also provide pediatric patients with sedation free …Read More

Free Childbirth Class Offered Saturday, January 25 at Wayne Memorial Hospital

January 7, 2020

A free class on childbirth is offered at Wayne Memorial Hospital Saturday, January 25th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria conference room. This class is ideal for those expectant mothers 25 weeks pregnant or later by the class date. Those interested in registering may do so by calling (912) 530-3118 or (912) 530-3117. Topics of the …Read More

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER’S ROBOTIC SURGERY PROGRAM SURPASSES MAJOR MILESTONE

January 2, 2020

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) closed out 2019 by marking off a major milestone: more than 10,000 NGMC patients have now benefitted from robotic surgery, thanks to specially trained surgeons and state-of-the-art technology known as the da Vinci Surgical System. NGMC offers patients a robust robotic surgical program that includes more than 30 surgeons representing a multitude of specialties: bariatric, …Read More

Hospital Redirects Funds to Wayne County Toy Drive In Lieu of Christmas Gifts to Physicians

December 20, 2019

Jesup – In lieu of buying Christmas gifts for their physicians, Wayne Memorial Hospital donated $1,000 to the Wayne County Toy Drive. Employees joined the effort by donating 268 new, unwrapped toys. A physician donated an additional $150. Gathering for the check presentation were, from left to right: Jesup Mayor and Hospital Authority Member David Earl Keith, City Employee and …Read More

St. Mary’s donates more than 200 frozen turkeys to area food banks

December 4, 2019

St. Mary’s Health Care System colleagues and volunteers on the Monday before Thanksgiving donated 218 turkeys – weighing about 3,700 pounds – to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and the Greene County Food Pantry to help families in need this holiday season. Each year, St. Mary’s gives a free turkey to each colleague and volunteer as a token …Read More

SGMC Receives Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission

November 21, 2019

South Georgia Medical Center received a “no recommendations for improvement” result after a recent two day survey by The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission Gold Seal is a symbol of quality and safety that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to the needs of higher patient safety standards in the industry. “Given The Joint Commission’s past reviews of our performance, …Read More

For Third Consecutive Year, Navicent Health Among “Most Wired” Health Systems

November 18, 2019

Most Wired Hospitals Use Technology to Partner with Patients on Health The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is pleased to announce that Navicent Health has earned 2019 CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired recognition as a certified level seven health system. This is the third consecutive year that Navicent Health has been named a Most Wired health system, recognized …Read More

Southeast Georgia Health System Now Provides Genius™ 3D Mammography™ Exams and Softer Mammograms

November 18, 2019

Patients benefit from enhanced image quality and comfort of breast cushion The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that early detection of breast cancer greatly increases a woman’s chances for survival, and the best opportunity to discover cancer early is to have an annual mammogram. Southeast Georgia Health System is committed to providing the communities it serves with the highest …Read More

Leap For The Kids To Make Life Better for Our Community’s Hospitalized Children

November 12, 2019

AJ Donohue would be proud. His name is now connected with a fundraising campaign to renovate the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus pediatric inpatient unit. In partnership with the Health System Foundation, the AJ Donohue Foundation is launching the “Leap For The Kids” fundraising campaign and will match every dollar donated, up to $100,000. If you give $25, …Read More

Free Childbirth Class Offered Saturday, November 16 at Wayne Memorial Hospital

November 12, 2019

A free class on childbirth is offered at Wayne Memorial Hospital Saturday, November 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria conference room. This class is ideal for those expectant mothers 25 weeks pregnant or later by the class date. Those interested in registering may do so by calling (912) 530-3118 or (912) 530-3117. Topics of the …Read More

New Patient Health Record, MyChart Patient Portal Advance Health for Tanner Patients

November 6, 2019

“One patient, one record” is now a reality across Tanner Health System. On Sunday, Nov. 3, the entire health system went live with the new Epic electronic health record. With Epic, each patient’s entire health record is immediately accessible from providers throughout the organization. Whether a patient’s needs lead them to one of Tanner’s five hospitals, almost 40 physician practices, …Read More

Atrium Health, Navicent Health Physicians Deliver Joint Presentation on Broadband Access

November 4, 2019

Nearly one in four Americans – most of whom live in rural areas – do not have access to adequate broadband internet services. Physician leaders from Atrium Health and Navicent Health recently addressed the National Rural Health Association’s Critical Access Hospital Conference, discussing “Broadband Access is Key to Improving Rural Health” to call attention to this important issue. Patrice …Read More

In Case of Fire, Are You Prepared?

October 30, 2019

Time Change is Perfect Time to Review Your Family’s Plan MACON, GA (Wednesday, October 30, 2019) – As part of Navicent Health’s ongoing commitment to community safety and preparedness, the health system reminds the public to be prepared in the event of an unexpected fire. Navicent Health’s Safety, Emergency Management and Physical Environment Manager Steve Ramsey offers the …Read More

Local Blood Drive

October 29, 2019

Monday, November 4, 11 am – to 4 pm Jesup, GA – On Monday, November 4, the staff at Wayne Memorial Hospital is rolling up their sleeves to save lives in a different way and are inviting the public to join them. The hospital is partnering with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. …Read More

Hamilton Medical Center to add open heart surgery

October 28, 2019

Hamilton Medical Center, flagship of Hamilton Health Care System, was recently granted the Certificate of Need (CON) to develop an open heart surgery program by Georgia’s Department of Community Health (DCH). Lamar Lyle, president and CEO of Lyle Industries and chair of Hamilton Health Care System’s Board of Trustees, found himself in the unenviable position of being a heart …Read More

Tanner to Offer Open-heart Surgery

October 28, 2019

Clinical expansion will give region comprehensive heart care Tanner Health System is moving ahead with its plans to establish an open-heart surgery program in Carrollton. With open-heart surgery, residents will be able to receive services — like coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery — without having to travel out of the area. More than 200,000 CABG procedures are …Read More

Hamilton Emergency Medical Services receives 2019 Region 1 Emergency Medical Service of the Year Award

October 21, 2019

Hamilton Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) recently received the 2019 Region 1 Emergency Medical Service of the Year Award. The award is given by Northwest Georgia Region 1 Emergency Medical Services System in recognition for an excellent record and contributions to the community. Region 1 includes Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, …Read More

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital offers free mammograms in October to women in need

October 4, 2019

Lavonia, Ga. – October 4, 2019 – For the seventh year in a row, St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital will provide no-cost mammograms to uninsured women and raise awareness about breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. No-cost 3D mammograms will be provided to women in need at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital, 367 Clear Creek Parkway, Lavonia, …Read More

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER PART OF STATE CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM AWARDED $11 MILLION

October 3, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is a partner of a statewide cancer research group that recently received substantial funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to help improve care for cancer patients. The NCI awarded its Georgia-based Community Oncology Research Program – known as Georgia NCORP – a six-year, $11 million grant aimed at increasing enrollment and …Read More

As Hunting Seasons Approach, Navicent Health Physicians Encourage Safety

October 2, 2019

ATV Accidents, Falls from Stands, Snake Encounters Contribute to ER Visits Each Year As the days grow shorter and the temperatures grow cooler, many Georgians are preparing for an autumn tradition – hunting season. Regardless of the game sought and the weapon of choice, physicians at Navicent Health encourage hunters of all ages to observe proper safety precautions to …Read More

Wayne Memorial Hosts “Women’s Wednesday” Events in Lobby during October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 30, 2019

Jesup – Two events in the main lobby of Wayne Memorial will highlight the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness next month. On Wednesday, October 9 and Wednesday, October 16, hospital associates will staff the breast cancer education booth in the lobby from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information about breast cancer, giveaways and pink refreshments will be provided. The public …Read More

Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation launches $3 million capital campaign

September 25, 2019

GREENSBORO, Ga. – September 25, 2019 – At an event that brought together dozens of community supporters, the St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation recently launched a $3 million capital campaign to raise funds for a state-of-the-art CT scanner, permanent MRI system, a dedicated cardiac stress lab, and a 2,200-square-foot expansion to house them. The Expanding Technology, Elevating Care Campaign …Read More

WAYNE MEMORIAL AND BONE & JOINT INSTITUTE PHYSICIANS NOW OFFERING ADVANCED ROBOTIC-ARM ASSISTED JOINT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES WITH STRYKER’S MAKO SYSTEM

September 24, 2019

Wayne Memorial Hospital and the Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia bring robotic-arm assisted total knee replacements to rural Georgia with the addition of Stryker’s Mako System. This highly advanced robotic technology transforms the way joint replacement surgery is performed, enabling surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased accuracy. The demand for joint replacements is …Read More

Southeast Georgia Health System Celebrates Topping Off of New Surgical Services and Inpatient Tower

September 24, 2019

Southeast Georgia Health System hosted a topping off ceremony on Friday, Sept. 20, to celebrate the structural phase completion of its new surgical services and inpatient tower. Following a brief ceremony, a white steel beam, adorned with an American flag, a small evergreen tree and hundreds of signatures, was lifted into place at the top of the new Inpatient Tower. …Read More

Hamilton Medical Center expands capabilities with EKOS treatment for patients with pulmonary embolisms

September 23, 2019

Hamilton Medical Center, part of Hamilton Health Care System, recently began using a procedure called EKOS to treat pulmonary embolisms (PE), allowing patients to receive the advanced care close to home. Hector Dourron, MD, and Michael Hartley, MD, have performed the procedure. “We’re very proud to be using this advanced technology at Hamilton,” said Jeff Hughes, cardiovascular service line administrator. …Read More

SGMC Marketing Efforts Receive Statewide Recognition

September 23, 2019

The Georgia Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (GSHMPR) recently awarded its annual healthcare marketing and public relations awards. South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) received three awards in this statewide contest for its marketing efforts. SGMC received the Gold Target Award in the “Radio” category for its “March Madness Vasectomy” campaign, Silver Target Award in the “Digital/Online” category for …Read More

Hamilton Medical Center is first in the US to use advanced kidney therapy technology

September 17, 2019

Hamilton Medical Center, part of Hamilton Health Care System, recently became the first in the U.S. to use PrisMax, an advanced kidney therapy system to treat critically ill patients. Developed by Baxter International, the technology was designed with real-world input from more than 650 healthcare providers around the world, the PrisMax system offers innovative technology used in the intensive care …Read More

Georgia cancer partnership to receive $11M in research funding from National Cancer Institute

September 16, 2019

After a successful first five years, a statewide cancer research consortium has been awarded a six-year grant expected to result in more than $11 million in funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to enroll even more Georgians in important clinical trials. The Georgia NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) is a collaboration between the two largest community oncology …Read More

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital awarded accreditation by The Joint Commission

September 16, 2019

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®for community hospital accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with Joint Commission performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality patient care. Sacred Heart Hospital underwent a rigorous onsite review earlier this year. During …Read More

Southeast Georgia Health System Hosts RN Hiring Event

September 13, 2019

Southeast Georgia Health System will host an RN Hiring Event on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Linda S. Pinson Conference Center on the Brunswick Campus, 2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick. The Health System has several opportunities for RNs, including long term care, maternity, medical/surgical, oncology, orthopaedics, operating room, post surgical, telemetry and flex team. A sign on …Read More

Free Childbirth Class Offered Saturday, September 21 at Wayne Memorial Hospital

September 12, 2019

A free class on childbirth is offered at Wayne Memorial Hospital Saturday, Sept 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria conference room. This class is ideal for those expectant mothers 25 weeks pregnant or later by the class date. Those interested in registering may do so by calling (912) 530-3118 or (912) 530-3117. Topics of …Read More

SGMC offers Support to Stop Smoking

September 10, 2019

South Georgia Medical Center will be offering its popular “Freedom From Smoking” cessation program at the SGMC Main Campus as part of its ongoing efforts to help smokers kick the habit and live smoke free. The Freedom From Smoking program features sessions led by trained, certified American Lung Association facilitators who understand the motivations and rationalizations of smoking, and use …Read More

SGMC Hosts Prostate Cancer Screening

September 9, 2019

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and South Georgia Medical Center will be holding a free prostate cancer screening on Tuesday, September 17 at 5:30pm at the Pearlman Cancer Center. The screening will include a lab test for the prostate specific antigen (PSA test) and a prostate exam provided by SGMC affiliated Urologist Dr. Mike Chiang, Dr. Patrick Parker, Dr. …Read More

St. Mary’s Life After Loss support group helps grieving adults

August 27, 2019

The loss of a loved one can be an emotional roller coaster, filled with an intense and sometimes debilitating mix of emotions such as sadness, relief, anger, depression, worry, and loneliness. For adults grieving the loss of a loved one, St. Mary’s Health Care System offers Life After Loss, a free bereavement and grief support group, on the first, third, …Read More

Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System to begin combined operations August 28

August 21, 2019

ATLANTA – Northside Hospital and the Gwinnett Health System are completing arrangements to combine their health care operations. The effective date of the new system is Wednesday, August 28. The expanded Northside Hospital system will have 1,636 inpatient beds; more than 250 outpatient locations throughout Georgia; and nearly 21,000 employees and 3,500 physicians on staff. Debbie Mitcham, longtime Chief Financial …Read More

Youth Grief Camp Opens for Registration

August 15, 2019

Registration has opened for Camp Lean On Me, a children’s grief support event for kids who have lost a loved one. The camp will be held on October 5th and 6th at the 4H Campground in Lake Park. During this camp, kids will be engaged with professional counselors in age appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, that help explore and …Read More

Volunteer Auxilians Fund Projects Benefitting Patients & Community

August 14, 2019

The Volunteer Auxiliary at South Georgia Medical Center recently contributed funds for hospital-based and community projects. The funds came from various Auxiliary fundraisers. The Volunteer Auxilians, or Pink Ladies and Red Coats as they are called, work hard to sponsor fundraising projects at SGMC such as book sales, jewelry sales, linen sales, uniform sales and the Golden Galleria Gift …Read More

Hamilton Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

August 12, 2019

Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. (HMC) earned the award by meeting …Read More

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S HPV PARTNERSHIP AWARD

August 12, 2019

Award recognizes NGMC’s efforts to prevent HPV-related cancers Gainesville, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is one of only three hospitals in Georgia – and 24 hospital systems in the Southeast – to receive the American Cancer Society’s HPV Cancer Free Partnership Award for 2019. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently recognized NGMC for its efforts to prevent human …Read More

The Medical Center, Navicent Health Leads State in Innovative Pacemaker Implant Procedure

July 31, 2019

The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) is again leading the way in innovative heart care, becoming the first hospital in the region to perform His-bundle pacing (HBP) procedures. Traditionally, pacemakers are implanted with a lead (wire) positioned to deliver the electrical impulses to the heart’s right ventricle to regulate a slow or irregular heart rhythm. However, MCNH’s Felix Sogade, …Read More

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER LUMPKIN CELEBRATES FIRST WEEK OF LIFE-SAVING CARE

July 29, 2019

When John Fisher went to work on July 16, just like he does every work day, he didn’t realize a new hospital would save his life just a few hours later. As a roofer based in Dahlonega, Fisher is always careful about working at extreme heights, on dangerous slopes and in severe weather. But, on Tuesday, July 16, the unexpected …Read More

St. Mary’s recognized for quality stroke care

July 18, 2019

St. Mary’s Hospital’s stroke program has received its 10thconsecutive Gold Plus quality achievement award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, and another 2-year certification as a primary stroke center from The Joint Commission. In addition, AHA/ASA named St. Mary’s to its Target: Stroke Honor Roll for the eighth year in a row. All three awards recognize St. Mary’s commitment …Read More

St. Mary’s, AU/UGA Medical Partnership welcome 11 new physician residents

July 1, 2019

St. Mary’s Health Care System and the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership are welcoming 11 new physician residents to the Internal Medicine Residency Program (IMRP) this summer. The new residents will begin practicing at St. Mary’s on July 1 under the supervision of advanced resident physicians and physician faculty from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University …Read More

Sacred Heart Hospital named a remote treatment stroke center

June 24, 2019

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital has been designated as a Remote Treatment Stroke Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma. The designation recognizes Sacred Heart’s quality care for stroke patients, especially its use of telemedicine to provide state-of-the-art emergency treatment locally. Using the REACH telestroke system, doctors at Sacred Heart can consult in …Read More

Navicent Health EMS Awarded American Heart Association’s “Mission Lifeline” Award

June 24, 2019

Navicent Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart …Read More

Tanner Heart Care Awards Four AEDs in Giveaway

June 19, 2019

Four local nonprofit organizations are keeping the safety of their visitors close to their hearts. First Baptist Church of Franklin, Pinetucky Baptist Church in Heflin, Reliant Ministries Church in Dallas and the Refuge Ministries of West Georgia in Tallapoosa each received a free automated external defibrillator, or AED, from Tanner Heart Care. The four organizations were among several …Read More

St. Mary’s recognized for care of breastfeeding families

May 22, 2019

– The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners®(IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association®(ILCA®) have recognized St. Mary’s Health Care System in Athens and its Family Birth Center for excellence in lactation care. St. Mary’s has received the IBCLC Care Award in recognition of staffing professionals who hold International Board Certified Lactation Consultant®(IBCLC®) certification and providing a lactation program for breastfeeding …Read More

Celebrate National Stroke Month with Navicent Health

May 6, 2019

Navicent Health invites the community to observe National Stroke Month during May by learning to recognize and react to the signs of stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke takes the lives of approximately 140,000 American each year, or an estimated 1 in 20 deaths. It is also the leading cause of serious, long-term disability. …Read More

Pacemaker procedures now available at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital

May 3, 2019

A pacemaker can be a lifesaver for people with dangerously slow heart rates, Now, pacemaker implantation and follow-up is available at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in partnership with cardiologist John Layher, MD, of Oconee Heart and Vascular Center. “This is a great day for our entire community,” said Tanya Adcock, President of Good Samaritan Hospital. “Patients can now receive …Read More

Off-duty Nurse Saves Life and Is Recognized as Hospital Hero

May 1, 2019

Nurses are heroes to many people, but to Howard Duval, SGMC Registered Nurse Janice Oliver is his guardian angel. Several weeks ago, Janice and her husband, Gary, were taking a stroll around the golf course near their Lake Park home. They noticed two golfers, one of the golfers collapsed and was being eased to the ground by the other. As …Read More

The Medical Center, Navicent Health Recognized as Top Hospital by Newsweek

April 29, 2019

Macon Hospital Earns Top Billing in “World’s Best Hospitals 2019” The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) has been recognized as a top Georgia hospital and as one of the best hospitals in the nation by Newsweek. MCNH ranked second in the state in this year’s ranking and is the only top performer in central Georgia. Nationally, the Macon hospital ranked 110 in …Read More

Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health is Raising Awareness of Parkinson’s Disease

April 16, 2019

Many Central Georgians May Be Undiagnosed April is recognized as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month in the U.S., and Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health is calling attention to this chronic condition, and variety of available services that can help those with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their loved ones. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms start gradually, and progress …Read More

Community Partners Host Seventh Annual Child Abuse Prevention Symposium

April 1, 2019

Symposium Promoting End of Abuse and Neglect to Be Held April 10 Each April – in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month – Crescent House, Navicent Health encourages discussion of this important issue through an annual Child Abuse Prevention Symposium. The seventh annual Child Abuse Prevention Symposium, scheduled Wednesday, April 10 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., will take place …Read More

Northside Hospital wins award for Best Company Outlook

March 29, 2019

ATLANTA– Northside Hospital employees are overwhelmingly optimistic about Northside’s future. The hospital has won an award for Best Company Outlook for 2019 from workplace culture and compensation monitoring site Comparably. Northside ranked 17th on the list of top large companies (more than 500 employees) across the United States, was the 2nd highest Georgia company ranked and the only hospital. In addition to Northside, five …Read More

Southeast Georgia Health System Mammograms in Motion Program Receives Komen Coastal Georgia Affiliate Grant

March 27, 2019

Each year, the Coastal Georgia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen awards grants to nonprofit organizations that provide direct community care for breast health services such as cancer screening, education, diagnostic exams and patient navigation. In March 2019, during its annual awards banquet, Komen awarded the Southeast Georgia Health System Mammograms in Motion program with a grant for the ninth consecutive year. This …Read More

Health System Hosts “Breastfeeding: The Gift of Life” Seminar For Health Care Professionals and Community

March 21, 2019

Breastfeeding has been proven the best source of nutrition for babies to grow and stay healthy. Southeast Georgia Health System is committed to being a resource to mothers choosing to breastfeed, as well as helping health care professionals and the community understand the importance of breastfeeding. Nursing professionals and community members are invited to attend acontinuing education seminar, “Breastfeeding: The …Read More

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute expands its immunotherapy treatment for patients with certain cancers

March 20, 2019

ATLANTA— Northside Hospital Cancer Institute (NHCI) Immunotherapy Program now offers access to another chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell immunotherapy for treatment of adult acute lymphoid leukemia and certain types of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Kymriah® CAR T-cell therapy is made from a patient’s own white blood cells, the prescription cancer treatment is used in patients up to 25 years old who have acute lymphoblastic …Read More

Ribbon Cutting March 26 for Cancer Center in Jesup

March 15, 2019

Jesup, GA – A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 at 10 a.m. for the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at Wayne Memorial Hospital. The cancer center is located at 228 Memorial Drive in Jesup. The public is invited to attend. The ribbon cutting will kick off with remarks by cancer center officials, followed …Read More

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER EARNS COMMISSION ON CANCER’S OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

March 7, 2019

NGMC is the only hospital in Georgia to earn the designation for 2018 GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) Cancer Services is the only program in Georgia – and one of only 24 programs in the nation – to receive the 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC). “We’re extremely …Read More

SGMC Ranks 4-Stars for Quality

March 7, 2019

South Georgia Medical Center recently received a 4-star overall quality rating from the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The rating can be found on the website, www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare. “The star ratings provide a glimpse into a hospital’s quality-of-care based on the sum of seven individual measures of hospital performance set by CMS,” explained Bill Forbes, SGMC Chief Executive Officer. …Read More

Southeast Georgia Health System-Brunswick Campus Receives Prestigious International Award

March 5, 2019

There’s nothing like a new baby to bring out the worrier in a first-time mom. She’s got so many choices to make, and it’s normal for her to question whether she’s making the right decisions. But she can feel confident in the decision to breastfeed. Breast milk helps babies develop stronger immune systems and reduces their risk of allergies, asthma, diabetes, …Read More

Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health Celebrates Grand Opening

February 28, 2019

The region’s pediatric patients and their families now now have access to the new, state-of-the-art Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health. Following a grand opening celebration on Monday, February 25, the new hospital opened its doors to begin providing care for infants, children and their families. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit patients were transferred to their new unit on the …Read More

The Medical Center, Navicent Health Recognized with “Triple Crown” of Heart Care Accreditations

February 14, 2019

Hospital Recognized in areas of Chest Pain, Heart Failure & AFib The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with heart conditions. MCNH becomes the first hospital in the state to achieve ACC accreditation for three heart care programs, a testament to the world-class cardiac …Read More

Love for the Dogs

February 13, 2019

Navicent Health, University of Georgia Partner to Provide Pacemakers for Pets Man’s best friend now has access to a much-needed medical device, thanks to a partnership between The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) and the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine (UGA). The partners’ Pacemaker Donation Program provides heart patients at MCNH the option of donating their used pacemakers …Read More

Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System cleared to merge in 2019; final approvals granted

February 12, 2019

Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System (the parent of Gwinnett Medical Center) announced today that they have cleared the final regulatory hurdle toward combining operations. “We are excited to move forward on the merging of our two health systems,” said Bob Quattrocchi, president and CEO, Northside Hospital. “Leaders from both systems are already meeting to develop a comprehensive integration plan …Read More

NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM ANNOUNCES PLANS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE AND DEVELOP A NEW HOSPITAL IN LUMPKIN COUNTY

February 6, 2019

DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Today, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) announced plans to offer hospital services at the former home of Chestatee Regional Hospital later this year and begin developing a new replacement hospital along Georgia 400 in Lumpkin County. “We’re thrilled to share this exciting news, which ensures people in and around Lumpkin County will have local access to the …Read More

Navicent Health’s Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders Among Most Influential Georgians

February 6, 2019

CEO Selected by Georgia Trend Magazine for Second Time Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders, President and CEO of Navicent Health was recently included on Georgia Trend’s annual listing of “100 Most Influential Georgians.” Saunders 2019 inclusion is the second time she has made the prestigious list in four years, demonstrating her continued impact on healthcare and Georgia’s healthcare consumers. Georgia Trend’s editorial staff works throughout the …Read More

Veazey Inducted into Lobbyists Hall of Fame

February 1, 2019

James magazine inducted Monty Veazey of Tifton into its Top Lobbyists Hall of Fame during a recent ceremony in Atlanta. “Monty Veazey is a respected veteran lobbyist who is well known for doing his homework and articulating his clients’ needs before legislators and the public,” said Phil Kent, the publisher of the magazine. “James is pleased to salute the hard-working …Read More

Free Childbirth Class Offered February 9 at Wayne Memorial Hospital

January 30, 2019

Jesup, GA – A free class on childbirth is offered at Wayne Memorial Hospital February 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria conference room. This class is ideal for expectant mothers 25 weeks pregnant or later by the class date. People interested in registering may do so by calling (912) 530-3118 or (912) 530-3117. Topics of …Read More

Join Navicent Health to Learn if Your Heart is as Healthy as it Could Be

January 29, 2019

Heart Fest 2019 Planned for February, American Heart Month According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The CDC estimates 610,000 people in the U.S. die of heart disease each year – approximately one in every four deaths. Heart disease affects both men and women, with …Read More

St. Mary’s Center for Rehabilitative Medicine earns CARF accreditation

January 25, 2019

Athens, Ga. – CARF International announced that St. Mary’s Center for Rehabilitative Medicine (CRM) has been accredited for a period of three years for its inpatient rehabilitation program, including a specialty accreditation for adult stroke care. The latest accreditation is the fifth consecutive three-year accreditation that CARF has given to St. Mary’s CRM. This accreditation represents the highest level of accreditation …Read More

Grant Supports Efforts to Decrease Unhealthy Substance Use in 34 Georgia Counties

January 24, 2019

Navicent Health, First Choice Primary Care Continue Efforts to Assist Uninsured, Minorities and Economically Disadvantaged Thanks to a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Navicent Health and partners will receive funding to implement Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) to identify and address unhealthy alcohol and drug …Read More

Northside Hospital recognized for best company culture and opportunities for women by Comparably.com

December 24, 2018

Northside Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2018 by workplace culture and compensation monitoring siteComparably. Among all Top Large employers (more than 500 employees) across the United States, Northside ranked 26th for Best Company Culture and 27thfor Best Companies for Women. Comparably’s annual “Best” lists showcase companies that receive the highest ratings on Comparably.com throughout the …Read More

Northside Hospital honored as one of the Best Places To Work in 2019

December 13, 2018

ATLANTA– Northside Hospital has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2019. Northside Hospital ranks No. 52 out of 100 large employers in the United States and is the only Georgia hospital to make the list. Now in its 11th year, the Employees’ Choice Awards program is based solely on the input …Read More

Free Childbirth Class Offered December 29 at Wayne Memorial Hospital

December 12, 2018

Jesup, GA – A free class on childbirth is offered at Wayne Memorial Hospital December 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria conference room. The class is ideal for those expectant mothers 25 weeks pregnant or later by the class date. Those interested in registering may do so by calling (912) 530-3118. Topics of the class …Read More

Open for Care: New Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica Emergency Department Now Serving Patients

December 5, 2018

Even what little wind there was cut through the coats of the Tanner Health System staff members and contractors working in freezing temps during the predawn hours Wednesday to pull the covers off the signage for the new emergency department at Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica. Hidden for months as crews finished work on the massive construction project that nearly …Read More

Navicent Health Adopts iCAD’s Breast Cancer Detection and Therapy Solutions to Enhance Patient Care

October 30, 2018

Prominent medical center is first in the United States to expand breast health offerings with iCAD’s PowerLook Tomo Detection solution and Xoft System NASHUA, N.H., and MACON, Ga., (Tuesday, October 30, 2018) – iCAD, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICAD), a global medical technology leader providing innovative cancer detection and therapy solutions, today announced that its complete suite of leading-edge breast health innovations …Read More

Loy Howard of Tanner Health System Recognized as CEO of the Year

October 25, 2018

Longtime Health System CEO Honored by Statewide Association Loy Howard of Tanner Health System Recognized as CEO of the Year Loy Howard, president and CEO of Tanner Health System, has been recognized as CEO of the Year by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. The alliance recognized Howard during its 35th annual meeting, held Oct. 10 through Oct. 12 at …Read More

Piedmont Newton Hospital named GACH Small Hospital of the Year

October 23, 2018

Piedmont Newton Hospital has been recognized by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals as the 2018 Small Hospital of the Year. The award was presented on Oct. 11 to Eric Bour, M.D., chief executive officer of Piedmont Newton Hospital, during the association’s annual meeting at Lake Oconee. “Hearing them announce Piedmont Newton as the winner was a big surprise – …Read More

St. Mary’s Health Recognized for Excellence Named Hospital of the Year by Leading Association

October 22, 2018

St. Mary’s Health Care System was named Hospital of the Year by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals during its 35thannual convention held October 10 through 12, 2018, at the Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds, Lake Oconee. The health system was chosen for the award based on its commitment to the preservation of Georgia’s network of community hospitals as well as the future …Read More

Atlanta Business Chronicle- Carol Burrell, 2018 Women Who Mean Business honoree

October 18, 2018

Atlanta Business Chronicle has named our 2018 Women Who Mean Business honorees. The women will be celebrated at an awards event Oct. 18 at American Spirit Works. Here’s a Q&A with one of the honorees, Carol Burrell, CEO, Northeast Georgia Health System: Q: You’ve been named one of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Women Who Mean Business 2018. How can other women leaders win …Read More

Let’s “Paint the Town Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness

October 1, 2018

Join Navicent Health for a Month of Events Celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness Month MACON, GA (Monday, October 1, 2018) – Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the U.S., and affects those of every ethnicity and socioeconomic background. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 252,710 new patients expected to be diagnosed …Read More

St. Mary’s Life After Loss support group starts Sept. 20

September 13, 2018

Life After Loss, a bereavement and grief support group providing mutual support for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one, will be held on Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., Sept. 20 through Nov. 1, at St. Mary’s Hospital. The 6-week program is designed to help those who are experiencing the loss of a loved one work through their …Read More

Northside Hospital announces new Sports Medicine Network, welcomes Dr. Vonda Wright

August 29, 2018

Northside Hospital is pleased to announce the creation a new network of experts and facilities to provide comprehensive medical, surgical and concussion care. From injury prevention, athletic training, physical therapy and sports performance services, to orthopedic surgery, orthobiologic treatments and diagnositic imaging, the new Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network offers circumferential care and personalized services based entirely around the …Read More

Children’s Grief Camp Open for Registration

August 28, 2018

Hospice of South Georgia returns with their children’s grief camp, Camp Lean On Me. This camp will be October 20th and 21st at Lake Park’s 4-H Campground. Registration is now open for kids ages 6-17, as well as volunteer and sponsorship opportunities. This camp is free of charge for each child. Registration ends September 28th, 2018. Camp Lean On …Read More

Give Blood and Save Lives September 26 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup

August 20, 2018

Wayne Memorial Hospital is hosting its next blood drive Wednesday, September 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the bloodmobile adjacent to the exterior entrance to The Café at Wayne Memorial. Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visiting www.RedCrossBlood.org and entering “wmh” when prompted for a sponsor code. Walk-ins are also welcomed. Donors may streamline their appointments and …Read More

Children’s Hospital Now Offers Patients “Driving Experience”

August 16, 2018

Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital Unveils New Mode of Patient Transportation Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health (BKO) today unveiled a new mode of patient transportation designed to improve the patient experience and ensure hospital stays are fun and exciting for young patients. The new remote-controlled vehicle will allow young patients to “drive” through the halls of the …Read More

Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders Named One of 2018’s Most Influential Women by CEO Connection®

August 6, 2018

For Second Consecutive Year, Navicent Health CEO Recognized Among Women Who Influence Change, Innovation and Standards of Excellence Macon, Ga. (Monday, August 6, 2018) – The Top 25 2018 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market has been announced by CEO Connection®, the only membership organization exclusively for mid-market CEOs. This list recognizes the top 25 women in the U.S. …Read More

Northside Hospital awarded national lung cancer certification

July 13, 2018

Northside Hospital in Atlanta has earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval® for Lung Cancer Disease-Specific Care (DSC) Certification for a second consecutive survey. “Northside is currently one of five hospitals in the country that has received The Joint Commission Disease-Specific Care Certification for lung cancer and the only program that focuses on thoracic surgical care,” said …Read More

The Medical Center, Navicent Health Receives Eighth Consecutive Award for Stroke Care

July 11, 2018

The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) has received its eighth consecutive “Get With the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus” Quality Achievement Award, an annual award presented by the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association (AHA) for excellence in stroke care. In addition, MCNH has also been named to AHA’s “Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite Plus” for the second consecutive …Read More

Vizient MidSouth and Vizient Gulf States Finalize Agreement to Combine Operations

July 9, 2018

Vizient MidSouth and Vizient Gulf States are now Vizient Southern States. They announced their intention to combine operations on April 10, 2018, and finalized the close of the agreement on June 30, 2018. William P. Senneff will serve as the new company’s president and CEO. James R. Davis, president and CEO of University Health Care System in Augusta, Georgia, will …Read More

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER EARNS HIGHEST LEVEL OF ACCREDITATION FOR CANCER SERVICES

July 2, 2018

Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) Cancer Services has earned Three-Year Accreditation with Gold-Level Commendation – the highest level of accreditation possible – from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). “We’re extremely proud of this elite recognition,” says Charles Nash, III, MD, medical director of NGMC’s Cancer Services and medical oncologist with Longstreet Clinic. “Receiving this level …Read More

Northside Hospital Honored for Outstanding Patient Experience

June 26, 2018

Northside Hospital health care system has been recognized for having among the best hospitals in the nation for patient experience. Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals, has announced the recipients of their 2018 Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton and Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming are among 10 …Read More

Northside Hospital CEO Robert Quattrocchi named Top CEO

June 22, 2018

Northside Hospital health system CEO Robert Quattrocchi has been named a winner of the sixth annual Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, ranking no. 32 on the list of 100 top CEOs in the United States. Mr. Quattrocchi was one of only two Georgia-based CEOs named in the rankings, which are calculated from Glassdoor’s employee reviews of more than 700,000 companies …Read More

St. Mary’s first in region to offer world’s smallest pacemaker

June 20, 2018

St. Mary’s Health Care System today announced that it is the first hospital in Northeast Georgia to offer a leadless pacemaker for patients who have bradycardia with atrial fibrillation (a-fib). The Micra®Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS)is a new type of heart device, approved for Medicare reimbursement, that provides patients with the most advanced pacing technology at one-tenth the size of a …Read More

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute treating blood cancer patients with cell-based immunotherapy

June 6, 2018

ATLANTA— Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is among select centers in the country to offer chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, a type of immunotherapy, for adult patients with certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Yescarta® is the first-ever, FDA-approved CAR T-cell therapy to treat adults with certain types of large B-cell lymphoma, who have not responded to or who have …Read More

St. Mary’s honored with cardiac resuscitation gold award

May 16, 2018

St. Mary’s Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines®-Resuscitation Gold Award for implementing evidence-based quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer a cardiac arrest in the hospital. More than 200,000 adults and children have an in-hospital cardiac arrest each year, according to the American Heart Association. The Get With The …Read More

Northside offers free heart and vascular screening April 14

April 6, 2018

Northside Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Institute will offer a free screening to determine your risk for heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease, or CVD. CVD remains the No. 1 killer of Americans, according to the American Heart Association. There are a range of factors that raise your risk of developing CVD and having a heart attack or stroke. …Read More

SGMC recognized for reducing early elective deliveries

March 26, 2018

Valdosta, Georgia –South Georgia Medical Center was recognized by the March of Dimes and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for reducing the number of early elective inductions and cesarean deliveries. The hospital recently met the criteria to qualify for this distinction, which includes achieving a rate for elective deliveries before 39 completed weeks of pregnancy of 5 …Read More

Red Cross Blood Drive Scheduled for Tuesday, April 3 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup

March 26, 2018

Jesup, GA – Wayne Memorial Hospital is hosting its next blood drive Tuesday, April 3, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the bloodmobile adjacent to the exterior entrance to The Café at Wayne Memorial. Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visiting www.redcrossblood.org and entering “wmh” when prompted for a sponsor code. Walk-ins are also welcomed. Wayne Memorial Hospital, whose …Read More

St. Mary’s Hospice offers Healing Grief workshop

March 9, 2018

St. Mary’s Hospice Services is now accepting applications for its Healing Grief workshop, a free 7-week program for adults who have lost a loved one through death. The group will meet from 2-4 p.m. each Thursday from April 5 through May 24 at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 100 Janice Drive, Athens. In this private setting, participants will learn ways …Read More

Free Childbirth Class Offered March 24 at Wayne Memorial Hospital

March 8, 2018

Jesup, GA – A free class on childbirth is offered at Wayne Memorial Hospital Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria conference room. The class is ideal for those expectant mothers 25 weeks pregnant or later by the class date. Those interested in registering may do so by calling (912) 530-3118 or (912) 530-3117. …Read More

Northside Hospital offers free skin cancer screening in Canton

March 7, 2018

Did you know that skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer? According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), more than 2,000 cases of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer, will be diagnosed in Georgia this year. As with other cancers, early detection is important. The Northside Hospital Cancer Institute would like to help you get ready …Read More

Northside offers free heart and vascular screening April 14

March 7, 2018

CUMMING, Ga. — Northside Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Institute will offer a free screening to determine your risk for heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease, or CVD. CVD remains the No. 1 killer of Americans, according to the American Heart Association. There are a range of factors that raise your risk of developing CVD and having a heart …Read More

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Tanner Among Metro Area’s Top Workplaces

March 5, 2018

Health System Earns 2018 Top Workplaces Award from AJC Tanner Health System continues to garner distinction as a leading metro Atlanta employer, garnering a 2018 Top Workplaces Award from theAtlanta Journal-Constitution. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, more than 2,300 metro area employers were nominated or requested to participate in the 2018 Top Workplaces awards — but only 150 …Read More

American Heart Month has Local, Personal Connection with City and Newborns

February 28, 2018

In honor of Heart Month, the American Heart Association (AHA) sponsors the Little Hats, Big Hearts Program. According to the AHA’s website, volunteers from around the country band together to showcase the significance of the month by knitting and crocheting red hats for babies born in February at participating hospitals. Little Hats, Big Hearts honors babies, mothers and heart healthy …Read More

SGMC Opens Hybrid Operating Room

February 27, 2018

The Dasher Heart Center at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta has unveiled a state-of-the-art operating room that takes the treatment of vascular and endovascular patients to the next level. According to SGMC Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon Dr. Maurice Solis, this is the only hybrid operating room in South Georgia. “Hybrid operating rooms combine the most advanced operating room and …Read More

St. Mary’s asks community to Help Oscar Quit

February 23, 2018

Tobacco is still the largest cause of preventable death in Georgia and in the rest of America. Smoking kills nearly half a million adults every year. During the week before the Oscars, St. Mary’s and Trinity Health are asking for the community to Help Oscar Quit. Smokefree Movies is an organization working to raise the rating of movies that …Read More

GE Healthcare and Navicent Health Enter Relationship to Reduce Costs, Improve Patient Care and Target $150 Million in Savings over Six Years

February 22, 2018

GE Healthcare to provide transformative consulting services, advanced analytics, and leading technology to deliver innovative patient centric care Accelerate integration of technology resources to ensure the system has access to technology as needed to improve the patient experience GE Healthcare and Navicent Health have announced plans to transform healthcare delivery and reduce the cost of care in central Georgia …Read More

Northside Hospital Announces Fetal Therapy Program, Partnership with Texas Children’s Fetal Center®

February 15, 2018

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is developing and launching a new Fetal Therapy Program to treat some of Georgia’s sickest unborn babies. Northside entered into an agreement this month with Texas Children’s Fetal Center®, located within Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women in Houston, to train Northside’s maternal-fetal medicine physicians on a procedure to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). Affecting 10 to 15 …Read More

Join Navicent Health to Learn if Your Heart is as Healthy as it Could Be

January 29, 2018

Heart Fest 2018 Planned for February, American Heart Month According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The CDC estimates 610,000 people in the U.S. die of heart disease each year – approximately one in every four deaths. Heart disease affects both men and women, …Read More

SGMC Celebrates Heart Health Month

January 22, 2018

February is Heart Health Month and South Georgia Medical Center is celebrating National Wear Red Day and hosting several lunch and learns to promote awareness of heart disease throughout our region. SGMC is partnering with the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign and encouraging everyone to wear red on Friday, Feb. 2, National Wear Red Day, to …Read More

The Medical Center, Navicent Health Receives National Quality Achievement Award for AFib Care

January 18, 2018

American Heart Association Recognizes Macon Hospital Among Peers for AFib Management The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) has received the Get With The Guidelines®-AFIB Bronze Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/Heart Rhythm Society guidelines for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation. Get With The Guidelines-AFIB …Read More

Northside Hospital Offers Prostate Screening in Cumming Feb. 22

January 8, 2018

Northside Hospital’s Cancer Institute is offering a community screening to determine men’s risk for developing prostate cancer. Prostate cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men, aside from skin cancer. The screening will take place: Thursday, February 22, 2018, 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Northside Hospital Forsyth Cancer Center 1100 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 140 Cumming, Ga. 30041 Free …Read More

Navicent Health CEO 1 of 130 Female Healthcare Leaders to Know

January 8, 2018

Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders Honored by Becker’s Hospital Review For the fifth consecutive year, Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders, FACHE, President and CEO of Navicent Health has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s annual list of “130 Women Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know.” The list, published since 2010, features some of the most impressive female healthcare leaders in …Read More

WellStar Health System provided $648 million in charity and unreimbursed care

December 22, 2017

WellStar Health System, the largest not-for-profit health system in Georgia, provided more than $648 million in charity and unreimbursed care, as well as community programs during the 2017 fiscal year. As a community-based health system, WellStar’s physicians, nurses, advanced practice professionals and team members are committed to helping patients and communities live healthier lives. Currently, 10 percent of WellStar’s …Read More

Northside Hospital Donates a GE MAC 1200 EKG Machine

December 15, 2017

GACH commissioned a video with Dr. Karen Kinsell, the only physician in Clay County, Georgia. In addition to her practice, Dr. Kinsell was appointed to the Senate Study Committee on Georgians’ Barriers to Access to Healthcare. The Alliance has used this video in several legislative committees, because Dr. Kinsell’s practice illustrates the types of problems that face Georgia’s hospitals, especially our …Read More

Navicent Health Recognized for Excellence by State’s Leading Organization for Non-Profit Hospitals Dr. Ninfa Saunders Also Welcomed as New Board Chair

October 16, 2017

The Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals recognized Navicent Health as Large Hospital of the Year during its 34th annual conference last week. The event also marked the beginning of president and CEO Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders’ term as chair of the statewide organization. She succeeds Jerry Fulks, president of WellStar West Georgia Medical Center. “Navicent Health has played a …Read More

St. Mary’s President and CEO Recognized as CEO of the Year State’s Leading Organization for Non-Profit Hospitals Celebrates Excellence at Annual Conference

October 16, 2017

The Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals named Don McKenna, president and CEO of St. Mary’s Health Care System in Athens, Georgia, as its CEO of the Year during the organization’s 34th annual conference last week. The award recognizes leaders who have made a positive impact on their patients, the institutions they lead, and the communities they serve. “Don McKenna is …Read More

Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System Reach Agreement on Combining Operations

August 17, 2017

Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System (the parent of Gwinnett Medical Center) announced today that they have submitted their proposed merger agreement to the State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General for review and approval. Depending on the review process, the five-hospital Northside-Gwinnett Health combined system could be operational in early 2018. Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health …Read More

St. Mary’s enhances breastfeeding support for mothers and newborns

August 1, 2017

The Family Birth Center at St. Mary’s Hospital is enhancing care for newborns and their mothers by implementing 10 steps to successful breastfeeding, including skin-to-skin contact after delivery and early initiation of breastfeeding. “The evidence is powerful that measures such as skin-to-skin contact and establishing breastfeeding while in the hospital have tremendous benefits for both the newborn and the …Read More

Navicent Health Experts Conduct “Stop The Bleed” Training for Bibb Educators

July 27, 2017

On Wednesday, July 26 trauma care experts from Navicent Health conducted “Stop The Bleed” training for almost 300educators and administrators from Bibb County schools. In the coming months, physicians, nurses, emergency medical service (EMS) personnel and public health officials statewide hope to provide Stop The Bleed training to educators in more than 2,000 Georgia schools. The Bibb County School District …Read More

Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders Named One of 2017’s Most Influential Women by CEO Connection®

July 19, 2017

Navicent Health CEO Recognized Among Women Who Influence Change, Innovation and Standards of Excellence The Top 25 2017 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market has been announced by CEO Connection®, the only membership organization exclusively for mid-market CEOs. This list recognizes the top 25 women in the U.S. based on their ability to influence change, innovation, and standards for …Read More