Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation

02/16/2026

This Valentine’s Day, our NGHS volunteers made the rounds delivering cards and cheer to patients and visitors at several of our campuses. Thanks to those groups and organizations who created and donated Valentine’s Day cards for our patients — your thoughtfulness brought warmth to their weekend. We are grateful for a community that shows up for our patients in such meaningful ways.

02/12/2026

Thanks to the generosity of the Jennings-Powell family, our medical community gets to learn from some of the brightest minds in medicine. On Feb. 9, we welcomed Dr. Danielle Ofri — physician, professor, author, and Editor-in-Chief of the Bellevue Literary Review — as the featured speaker for the 7th annual Henry S. Jennings, Jr. MD, Visiting Lectureship in Medical Humanities. We're so grateful to the Jennings family for making this incredible lecture series possible!

02/05/2026

After moving back to the U.S. following 30 years abroad, Chetana Mastroberardino didn't know anyone and felt scared when facing an upcoming surgery. Before his recent retirement, Pepper Brown, MD, alongside his team at NGPG Surgical Associates in Gainesville did what they do best, they worked to calm her fears. She recalls how they answered her many questions with genuine concern and kindness. She was so moved by their support she came back for a recent visit just to see them again. We are grateful to Chetana for recognizing Dr. Brown and his team, and proud of our many care teams who treat their patients with compassion and kindness every day.

01/30/2026

We're grateful to share that six NGHS employees received more than $55,000 in funding through our Change Grant program!

These grants support projects that will enhance patient care, improve the employee experience, and strengthen community health. The funding comes from WATCH, our employee giving club, where team members invest in making healthcare better for everyone. Thank you to every WATCH donor who makes programs like this possible!

Learn more at the link in the comments.

01/29/2026

Reminder! Join Us for the 2026 Henry S. Jennings, Jr., MD, Visiting Lectureship in Medical Humanities on February 9.

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Danielle Ofri—author of What Doctors Feel: How Emotions Affect the Practice of Medicine—as this year’s distinguished speaker!

Thanks to a signature gift from the Jennings family to the NGHS Foundation, the Jennings Lectureship brings outstanding scholars to our community each year to honor Dr. Jennings' legacy of compassionate care and dedication to healthcare education.

Learn more and RSVP at the link in our comments.

We are excited to announce the speaker for the Henry. S. Jennings, Jr., MD, Visiting Lectureship in Medical Humanities for 2026—Dr. Danielle Ofri, author of What Doctors Feel: How Emotions Affect the Practice of Medicine.

Dr. Ofri will present A Singular Intimacy: Connecting the Bridge between Doctor and Patient.

In addition to being an author, Dr. Ofri is a clinical professor of medicine at New York University School of Medicine and editor-in-chief of the Bellevue Literary Review.

To learn more about the February 9 lectureship and to join us on this special evening, visit the link in our comments.

Physician credits awarded. All are welcome!

01/23/2026

When Dahlonega resident Leon Rubin spent 10 days in our care, he was so moved by the care he received that he wrote a letter to the The Dahlonega Nugget calling NGMC Lumpkin "a treasure to our community."

We recently had the privilege of bringing Mr. Rubin, his wife Suzi, and caregiver Rebecca back together with the care team who made such a difference during his stay. Nurses Becky Barrere, Keegan Goble, Myra Alexander, and Jayleen Harrier, along with Chaplain Gary Emmons, gathered to hear his thanks in person.

Thank you to our incredible team at NGMC Lumpkin for the compassionate care that supported both Mr. Rubin and his family when they needed it most.

01/22/2026

We're proud to honor the legacy of Cheryl Shippey with the Cheryl Shippey Memorial golf tournament on May 12, 2026, at Legends at Chateau Elan!

Proceeds support the expansion of NGMC Braselton's Emergency Department, doubling its size to better serve our growing community. We're grateful to our presenting sponsor, Jackson EMC, and to everyone who helps make this day possible. Whether you join us as a golfer, sponsor, or supporter, you're carrying forward Cheryl's passion for our community's health.

Learn more and get involved at nghs.com/csm.

01/08/2026

We’re so grateful for Dr. Pepper Brown! He recently celebrated his final surgery, marking the end of an incredible career as a surgeon. Since January 2020, Dr. Brown has also served as Chairman of the Board for the NGHS Foundation, helping guide our community’s generous support of over $60 million for programs, equipment, and technology that benefit patient care. His dedication to NGHS extends far beyond the operating room—he’s touched countless lives and shaped the future of healthcare in our community. Thank you, Dr. Brown, for your years of compassionate service and unwavering commitment to making our community healthier and stronger. Your work though, is not yet done Mr. Chairman!

01/07/2026

We're excited to welcome Dr. Danielle Ofri as the presentor for this year's Henry S. Jennings, Jr., MD, Visiting Lectureship in Medical Humanities on Monday, February 9 at 5:30 p.m. in NGMC Gainesville's Walters Auditorium.

Thanks to a signature gift from the Jennings family to the NGHS Foundation, the Jennings Lectureship brings outstanding scholars to our community each year to honor Dr. Jennings' legacy of compassionate care and dedication to healthcare education.

Dr. Ofri is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine and Editor-in-Chief of the Bellevue Literary Review. Her presentation will explore the vital connection between physician and patient.

Learn more at https://events.nghs.com/event/henry-s-jennings-jr-md-visiting-lectureship-in-medical-humanities-4248

We are excited to announce the speaker for the Henry. S. Jennings, Jr., MD, Visiting Lectureship in Medical Humanities for 2026—Dr. Danielle Ofri, author of What Doctors Feel: How Emotions Affect the Practice of Medicine.

Dr. Ofri will present A Singular Intimacy: Connecting the Bridge between Doctor and Patient.

In addition to being an author, Dr. Ofri is a clinical professor of medicine at New York University School of Medicine and editor-in-chief of the Bellevue Literary Review.

To learn more about the February 9 lectureship and to join us on this special evening, visit the link in our comments.

Physician credits awarded. All are welcome!

12/31/2025

We're so inspired by 10-year-old Ravi this Love Light season! After learning how Hospice of NGMC cares for patients and families at the end of life, he set up a hot cider and cookie stand in his neighborhood and raised $200. He even volunteered at the Love Light Gift of Remembrance service!

Love Light donations help Hospice of NGMC support patients and families through grief and remembrance. Thank you, Ravi, for showing us what generosity and compassion look like! Learn more at nghs.com/love-light.

12/19/2025

We're so grateful to the Tallulah Falls Middle School Lady Indians basketball team for their incredible "Ballin for Books" drive. They collected more than 100 children's books for patients and their families in the NICU at NGMC Gainesville. Thank you to the Lady Indians for showing us that teamwork extends far beyond the court!

12/17/2025

We're so grateful to the Mighty Mabel Foundation for their generous gift of 28 NICU Bright Boxes to our NICUs at NGMC Gainesville and Braselton! The Mighty Mabel Foundation is dedicated to spreading joy and extending kindness to families with special needs and medically fragile children. The Bright Boxes will bring comfort and support to NICU families during some of their most challenging moments.