If you are battling weight concerns and are thinking about bariatric surgery, you no doubt have questions. How well does weight loss surgery work? How hard is recovery? What is a patient’s life like after surgery? How do I even know if surgery is a solution that makes sense for my situation? However, if you […]
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Clinic to be closed on Easter Sunday
In observance of Easter, all Longstreet Clinic locations, including Urgent Care, will be closed on March 31, 2024. All offices will reopen on a normal schedule Monday, April 1, 2024. Thank you for your understanding and have a wonderful Easter.
Read MoreLongstreet Clinic: Your Patient-Centered Medical Home
At Longstreet Clinic, we’re proud that all of our primary care sites (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics) are certified as Patient-Centered Medical Home programs by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. PCMHs build better relationships between patients […]
Read MoreLongstreet Clinic voted ‘Best of Hall’ in 5 categories
Longstreet Clinic recently was named “Best of Hall” for 2024 in the following Medical/Health categories: Neurosurgery Group Obstetrics Urgent Care Vascular/Vein Women’s Health “Best of Hall” is an annual contest hosted by GainesvilleTimes.com to highlight businesses and organizations in Hall County, Ga. Readers of the publication are asked to make nominations annually in October, with […]
Read MoreAdolescents and Weight Loss
PROUD PARTNERS IN ADDRESSING ADOLESCENT WEIGHT LOSS Center for Weight Management team partners with NGHS program designed to boost teen health. Obesity is not just an issue for adults. In fact, a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study* revealed that 22.2% of American 12- to 19-year-olds have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or […]
Read MoreFree webinar about bowel control problems is Feb. 20
Bowel control problems are incredibly common and almost always treatable. Though fecal incontinence is extremely common (1 in 12 adults), it shouldn’t be considered a normal part of aging. Join Dr. Fernando Aycinena for a free webinar on bladder and bowel concerns, with time for Q & A. Are these symptoms causing you to say “no” […]
Read MoreWeight Loss Diet & Supplements
Weight problems come in all shapes and sizes – literally. And no matter our size or shape, so many of us could benefit from a little weight help now at different times in our lives. The best news is that you don’t have to be considering bariatric surgery or battling obesity to benefit from the […]
Read MoreChoosing surgery as a weight loss option
When you hear the words “bariatric surgery,” you likely have all kinds of thoughts – and there’s a good chance many of your ideas are based on myths. That’s because bariatric (or weight loss) surgery is not something that many people understand, and what they know of it is likely through outdated or secondhand sources. […]
Read MoreWrist and Ankle Injuries
When you think about the stress we put on our ankles and wrists, it’s pretty amazing how resilient those two areas of the body are. However, even the strongest joints can only take so much, and because of how we use them, wrists and ankles are two of the most injured locations in the human […]
Read MoreInclement weather delays: Wednesday, Jan. 17
Due to inclement weather advisories, the following locations will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024: Longstreet Clinic Cancer Center – Toccoa We apologize for any inconvenience and thank our patients for their understanding. Posted 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 204
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