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The Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals works for Georgia's not-for-profit hospitals. We push for the enactment of sound health and hospital laws, rules, and regulations. We conduct research on important health care issues, and are a clearinghouse for ideas that will improve Georgia’s health care.

Hamilton EMS nationally recognized for commitment to quality care for heart attacks, strokes

Hamilton Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) recently received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS® Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. Emergency medical services staff can begin treatment when they arrive – much sooner than if someone goes to the …Read More

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St. Mary’s breaks ground for $45.6-million Good Samaritan Pavilion

GREENSBORO, Ga. – July 21, 2026 – Leaders from St. Mary’s Health Care System and the community it serves broke ground Monday for the St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Pavilion, a $45.6-million, 3-story addition to the hospital that will expand access to high-quality primary and specialty care in the greater Greene County and Lake Oconee area. “This Pavilion is more than …Read More

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