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Overview

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 1,000 beds and more than 1,500 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com. The health system publishes a Community Health Needs Assessment and information on its community benefit.

NGHS includes Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG), an employed group of more than 700 talented physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, midwives and other clinical staff spanning more than 40 specialties at more than 50 locations across the region. The health system's organization also includes Longstreet Clinic, a graduate medical education program, a research function, the NGHS Foundation and Health Partners.

NGHS is also home to Georgia Heart Institute, the most forward-thinking heart and vascular program in the state and includes one of the largest cardiology practices in the region, including more than 120 clinicians seeing patients at more than a dozen locations. With a multi-disciplinary team of experts treating nearly every type of heart and vascular disease and participating in leading national research, we’re providing advanced care that ensures lasting heart health for generations.

Patients can connect with a provider through virtual visits or walk in to urgent care locations across northeast Georgia for in-person care. The system offers an online symptom checker and MyChart for managing health care, along with online bill payment and medical records requests. It also hosts classes and events, provides financial assistance and interpreting services, and offers volunteer and giving opportunities.

Latest videos from Northeast Georgia Health System on YouTube

  • Meet Dr. Marc Erickson | Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Georgia Heart Institute
  • Meet Dr. Aamir Gilani | General Cardiologist | Georgia Heart Institute
  • NGHS Phillip Wilheit Tribute | March 2019
  • Meet Dr. Vikram Sharma | Interventional Cardiologist | Georgia Heart Institute
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As of 2026-10-19, Northeast Georgia Health System has 4,582 employees, based on the Enrich Layer count of person profiles that list Northeast Georgia Health System as their current employer. Its listed company size band is 10,001+.
As of 2026-10-19, Northeast Georgia Health System is headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia, US.
Northeast Georgia Health System was founded in 1951.
As of 2026-10-19, Northeast Georgia Health System is classified in the Hospitals and Health Care industry.
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 1,000 beds and more than 1,500 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.
As of 2026-10-19, Northeast Georgia Health System's official website is https://www.nghs.com/.