Northwestern Medical Center

01/02/2026

Due to unexpected staffing challenges, we had to close our Georgia Urgent Care clinic today, Friday, January 2. Our St. Albans Urgent Care remains open as usual.

12/29/2025

Congratulations to these families on their new bundles of joy!

12/27/2025

Due to staffing challenges, our Georgia Urgent Care clinic will be closed today, Saturday, December 27. Our St. Albans clinic will be open to care for you.

12/26/2025

Today we recognize Kwanzaa, a celebration of values.
Did you know? Kwanzaa isn’t a religious holiday, but a cultural one. It begins December 26 and ends January 1st. The holiday’s 7 days celebrate the Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba) of African and African American culture focusing on 1 principle each day – that’s why the kinara has seven candles.

The Seven Principles are: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). There are feasts, music, dance and more and ends with a day dedicated to reflection and recommitment to the Seven Principles. What a beautiful and meaningful way to enter a new year! For more information, visit: www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org

12/25/2025

Today we recognize Christmas, rooted in traditions and togetherness.

Did you know? There are many different symbols of Christmas which can vary greatly depending on your families’ traditions. One of the many traditions that can be observed is the Christmas pickle.

On Christmas Eve, someone hides a pickle ornament on the tree. Then, on Christmas morning, the challenge begins to be the first person to find the Christmas pickle. In some versions of this tradition, the first person to find it has bragging rights, or they could also be blessed with good luck for the year, or be given an extra present.

Its origins are unknown, but there are plenty of stories about where it came from.
The most plausible theory is that it was a popular ornament from Germany sold by Woolworths in the 1880’s! To read more about this tradition you can visit https://www.rd.com/article/christmas-pickle/

12/24/2025

Our Georgia Urgent Care clinic will be closed today, due to staffing challenges. Our St. Albans clinic will be open holiday hours from 8 am to 3 pm. We wish you a healthy holiday! We also thank our staff who are working through the holiday - thank you for caring for our community every day!

12/23/2025

We have adjusted our hours for our Urgent Care clinics during the upcoming holiday weeks. Please share!

12/21/2025

Today is the winter solstice!

Did You Know? The winter solstice – the longest night of the year – has been celebrated since ancient times all over the world and influenced the current traditions of Christmas and Hanukkah.

The winter solstice falls on December 20 or 21 in the northern hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice happens when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, located 23.5 degrees south of the equator (think of this as an imaginary line crossing South America, Africa and Australia. For several days around the two solstices each year, the sun’s appearance on the horizon at sunrise and sunset seems to occur at the same spot before drifting north or south.

Following the winter solstice, days grow longer and so celebrations focus rebirth, renewal and hope. Celebrating can include feasting, bonfires, burning candles, and decorating with evergreens. Enjoy the winter solstice with some stargazing, nature walks, lighting a candle, or taking time for self-reflection.

12/19/2025

NMC has had a festive end to the week. On Thursday we hosted a holiday meal for all staff to enjoy which was served by leaders from around the organization! Today we continued the fun with festive sweaters and accessories. Thank you to our amazing team for coming together to celebrate. We appreciate you!💙

12/19/2025

The strong winds are blowing down some of the signage around the loop to our Emergency Department. As a reminder - traffic flow is only one way past the ED right now. When leaving the ED, you must leave via Crest Road. Please help spread the word.

12/19/2025

Nominate a NMC Nurse for the DAISY Award today! This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care nurses provide to patients and families every day.

Nurses may be nominated by patients, families, and colleagues. The award recipient is chosen by a committee at Northwestern Medical Center to receive The DAISY Award. Awards are presented throughout the year at celebrations attended by the Honoree’s colleagues, patients, and visitors.

Nominations for the award can be made online here:

  The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was […]