Physicians, staff honored with Healthy Hall awards

Four Longstreet Clinic providers and staff members, as well as a retired pediatrician were honored Feb. 25, 2020, at the third annual Healthy Hall Awards of Excellence luncheon presented by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. Those honored from Longstreet Clinic include: Outstanding Allied Health Professional- Stephanie Brown, MLS (ASCP), Longstreet Clinic, Manager, Central Laboratory […]

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Bariatric surgery helps local woman survive rare medical emergency

In September 2019 Gwen Garner-Rouse, a then 69-year-old retired college administrator, suffered an aneurysm of her superior mesenteric artery, a rare medical emergency that fewer than 2 percent of people survive. After being life-flighted from Braselton to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, it was fast-thinking and skilled medical trauma personnel that saved her life that day, […]

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Feb. 20-21: Weather-related closings, delays

Due to winter weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, the following locations will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020: Habersham Internal Medicine, Demorest Mountain Internal Medicine, Demorest Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our patients, visitors and staff. Updated Thursday, Feb. 20, 9:00 p.m.

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Clinic closes at noon Feb. 8; Urgent Care delays opening Sunday

Due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, all locations of Longstreet Clinic with Saturday hours will close at noon Saturday, Feb. 8. Early closings include Longstreet Clinic Urgent Care, Imaging, Central Lab and Pediatrics in Gainesville. Additionally, Urgent Care will delay opening on Sunday, Feb. 9, until 11 a.m. Additional updates will be […]

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Providers discuss flu, coronavirus on radio

Recently, Longstreet Clinic primary care physicians took to radio airwaves to discuss two illnesses that are dominating news cycles – flu and the Chinese coronavirus. Dr. Erum Farooqi, an internist at Longstreet Clinic in Gainesville, spoke with Bill Maine on “The Morning Show” on WDUN A.M. 550/102.9 F.M. about how to prevent influenza (wash those […]

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Woman walks again after finding answers at Longstreet Clinic

For 11 long years, Mary Maddox suffered indignities and frustrations few can truly understand – or would ever want to. “I was just at work one day, and I couldn’t clock out, literally. I could not move to do it. My legs just would not do what I asked them to do,” said Maddox, who […]

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Clinic website honored with international award

Longstreet Clinic serves patients throughout northeast Georgia, tending to healthcare needs across the spectrum of more than 17 specialties through more than 200 providers at 11 locations. However, Longstreet’s online presence is not confined to one region and, in fact, the clinic recently claimed international recognition. Longstreet Clinic’s website was recently awarded a silver medal […]

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Andrew Reisman sworn in as MAG president

Oakwood-based physician Andrew Reisman, M.D., joined a select group on Saturday, as he was sworn in as the president of the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) during a ceremony at the organization’s 165th House of Delegates meeting in Stone Mountain. Reisman becomes just the third-ever doctor from the Gainesville/Hall County area to serve as MAG […]

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Now offering 3D mammography & breast ultrasound

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the color pink is everywhere, from pink bows on buildings to pink socks on the athletic field as people of all ages show solidarity with those battling the disease that affects 1 in 8 U.S. women. It’s a visual reminder of the vigilance required in order to maintain […]

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Understanding & Avoiding Sports Injuries

Fall means the return of sports – and not just football on television. In fact, there’s a good chance that you or someone you love is in the midst of, or set to begin, playing some sort of competitive sport. Unfortunately, that also means the return of sports injuries. Should you find yourself sidelined, know […]

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