Please note that Longstreet Clinic Urgent Care will be closed on Sunday, April 5, 2026, for Easter. Regular operations resume Monday, April 6, at 8:00 a.m.
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Healthy Hall Awards honor four Longstreet providers & employees
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce presented its annual Healthy Hall Awards at a luncheon on March 4, 2026, and four Longstreet Clinic providers and employees were among those honored. The Healthy Hall Awards celebrate those in the healthcare industry who are making a significant impact on our quality of life through excellence in health […]
Read MoreLongstreet Clinic practices celebrated at Best of Hall awards
Longstreet Clinic recently took home several honors as part of the 2026 “Best of Hall” readers’ choice awards. This year’s winners include: Longstreet Clinic Center for Weight Management – Best Weight Loss Clinic/Counseling Longstreet Clinic Orthopedics – Best Orthopedics Group Longstreet Clinic Pediatrics – Best Pediatrics Medical Specialty Longstreet Clinic Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – […]
Read MoreLosing a Friend, Finding Strength
Jennifer Ballew knew she needed to do something about her weight and her high blood pressure. It’s why she tried all sorts of diets and even an appetite suppressant – to varying degrees of success, none of which lasted. But in 2022 when a good friend who also suffered from high blood pressure experienced a […]
Read MoreEnjoy a Sweet – and Guilt-Free – Valentine’s Day Dessert
We’re all entitled to indulge our sweet tooth every now and then – especially on Valentine’s Day. So, here’s two tasty dessert recipes from our Center for Weight Management nutritionists that are guaranteed to tickle your tastebuds, while also leaving you guilt-free. Each recipe uses New Direction products, which our nutritionists love for their protein […]
Read MoreLongstreet Clinic now part of NGHS
February 1, 2026, marked the beginning of a new journey that’s been decades in the making, as Longstreet Clinic officially joined Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) after 30 years of shared history. “We are proud of everything that we have achieved together so far, from the front lines to the board room,” said Robert Richard, […]
Read MoreWinter weather closings & delays
Longstreet Clinic continues to monitor weather forecasts related to Winter Storm Gianna and has made the following schedule changes: Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 All locations will operate under normal business hours. Patients who are unable to travel to appointments are asked to reach out to their providers via phone or MyChart to reschedule. Updated Feb. […]
Read MoreSurgeons discuss benefits of robotic orthopedic surgery
Robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery may be relatively new in north Georgia, but the results are speaking for themselves as patient demand for these types of procedures continues to grow. Longstreet Clinic orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chris Linberg says robotic assisted procedures set an extraordinarily high standard of care. “It’s exciting; the robotic assisted surgeries allow us to […]
Read MoreLimited Time: Gastric Sleeve at reduced price
Longstreet Clinic and Dr. Eric Velazquez are pleased to announce an exclusive, limited time self-pay promotion for Sleeve Gastrectomy. Patients who schedule their initial consultation from now until February 1, 2026, with Dr. Velazquez can take advantage of this limited-time offer and get this life-changing procedure for $10,534. “We understand that medical expenses can be […]
Read MoreResolutions – How to Keep Them Going and Ensure Success!
Remember back when the ball was dropping on 2026 and you were determined that this – THIS – was the year that you were going to take control of your health AND your weight? At the risk of being a Debbie Downer, how’s that self-pledge going? The truth is that very few people keep their […]
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