At 48 years old, Scott Ledford is what you could call a physical freak of nature. He bicycles over 5,000 miles a year and displays the absurdly-low resting heart rate of 46 – about 30 beats per minute below the national average. Undoubtedly, Scott is a dedicated athlete with the sort of fitness goals reserved […]
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Neurologist McDonald featured on ‘Top Docs Radio’
Frank McDonald, M.D., M.B.A., a board-certified neurologist with Longstreet Clinic in Gainesville and immediate past president of the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG), discusses medical and health care economics on the latest episode of MAG’s ‘Top Docs Radio’ show. Whether health care is a right What role, if any, the government should play in health […]
Read MoreLongstreet physician appointed to state medical board
Congratulations to Longstreet Clinic family physician Andrew Reisman, M.D., who was sworn in as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board on Feb. 7. Dr. Reisman practices at our Oakwood location. Dr. Reisman was appointed to the position by former Gov. Nathan Deal and referred for Georgia Senate confirmation by current Gov. Brian Kemp. The […]
Read MoreGlidden, Hayes honored with Healthy Hall awards
Two Longstreet Clinic employees were honored Feb. 27, 2019, at the second annual Healthy Hall Awards of Excellence luncheon presented by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. Theresa Glidden, LPN, received the “Nurse of the Year” award. She is an employee in the Obstetrics & Gynecology department and has been employed by Longstreet Clinic since […]
Read MoreFor when they have a gash, a rash or purple bumps…
Illness and injury don’t always happen “on schedule.” That’s why you can trust the expert care of Longstreet Clinic Pediatrics to help your little ones get well so they can get back to doing what they do best — being kids. From sick visits to well child check-ups and immunizations, our experienced pediatricians partner with […]
Read MoreNew Aesthetics technology available now
Longstreet Clinic is excited to announce the addition of new technology to its Aesthetic services that promises unparalleled results while decreasing treatment time, decreasing downtime and increasing the number of treatments offered. The M22 and NuEra tight, both by Lumenis, feature cutting-edge laser and radio-wave science, respectively, that provide pain-free solutions to skin and hair […]
Read MoreLimited weather-related delays for Dec. 11
Longstreet Clinic will delay opening the following offices until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11: All Pediatrics offices (Gainesville, Oakwood, Buford, Braselton and Baldwin) Mountain Internal Medicine (office of Dr. Weaver) and Habersham Internal Medicine (office of Dr. Bray) in Demorest All other Longstreet Clinic locations will operate under normal business hours. Thank you for your […]
Read MoreWoman’s breast cancer journey provides new outlook
Ruby Thornton’s victory over breast cancer gave her a new perspective on life and the wisdom to not take anything for granted. For her, victory is being able to continue to do all the things she has always loved. Only now, she treasures those things even more. Because of several different health issues throughout her […]
Read MoreFDA-approved Automated Breast Ultrasound is here
Longstreet Clinic is excited to announce the availability of a new, leading-edge screening option for women with dense breasts – the Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) from GE Healthcare. Longstreet Clinic is only the second provider in the state to offer this FDA-approved technology, and the only location within 60 miles of Gainesville- Hall County. When […]
Read MoreFormer hospital executive gains new perspective (and new hip)
A few years ago, Tony Herdener, Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) former chief financial officer, thought he’d pulled a muscle in his leg. But in typical Tony fashion, the self-proclaimed handyman tried to work through it and keep going. He soon learned the pain he was having was a symptom of hip arthritis – a much larger […]
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