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 […]
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Longstreet 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 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 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 MoreSurvivor uses platform to encourage health advocacy
Deborah Long is still a little uncomfortable with the idea of pageants. She even admits that she’s still learning the proper “pageant walk.” However, after winning the title of Mrs. Buford – in her first ever pageant competition – she obviously has a knack for it. And the main reason that she’s happy to get […]
Read MorePower in Pink
Christy Payne has every reason to look back on the year 2023 with sorrow and much anxiety: while still healing from the grief and loss of her mother’s passing in 2021, in 2023, she was shocked with a diagnosis of breast cancer. When she thinks back on that time now, however, alongside the painful memories […]
Read MoreLongstreet Clinic Celebrates 30 Years
On Saturday, Sept. 20, Longstreet Clinic providers and staff gathered at The Boathouse on Lake Lanier to honor longtime employees and celebrate 30 years of serving the community. Nearly 100 employees received service awards in the following categories: 5 years – 17 10 years – 18 15 years – 9 20 years – 10 21-29 […]
Read MoreLocal teacher shares how weight loss changed her life
Jenny McClain has a lot of places to see and things to do. That’s because Jenny absolutely loves to travel, and when her spare time as a mother, wife, and teacher allow it, you’ll likely find Jenny traveling the nation or even the world, as she and her husband trek their way on a new […]
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