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 […]
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Longstreet 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 […]
Read MoreCancer Center begins renovations in Gainesville & Braselton
At Longstreet Clinic Cancer Center, our commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care is our priority. We want you to be aware that the Infusion Suites at Longstreet Clinic Cancer Center in our Gainesville and Braselton locations will undergo renovations in the coming weeks. To complete these upgrades in an efficient manner without interrupting patient care, […]
Read MoreClinic celebrates 30 years of caring for community
When Victoria Truelove talks about her own career in health care, she might just as well be speaking about the clinic for which she works, and in a very real sense, she is. Victoria launched her nursing profession at Longstreet Clinic at almost the exact same time the Clinic was founded – by physicians at […]
Read MoreFour named 2025 Atlanta Magazine ‘Top Doctors’
We are proud to announce that four Longstreet Clinic physicians recently earned recognition as Atlanta Magazine’s Top Doctors for 2025. Longstreet Clinic’s honorees were: J. Fernando Aycinena, M.D., FACS, FASCRS, Colon & Rectal Surgery Betsy Grunch, M.D., FAANS, FACS, Neurosurgery Priscilla Strom, M.D., FACS, Breast Surgery Sook K. Yoon, M.D., Pain Medicine This represents the […]
Read MoreTips for Eating Healthy this Summer
There’s always so much to celebrate during the summer months – from weddings to graduations, plus national holidays – spanning the months from May through September. With parties likely scheduled to accompany the celebrations, and with the days getting longer and offering more of an opportunity to fill up the hours outside of work, here […]
Read MoreA Commitment to Better Health – and to Each Other
As husband and wife of 15 years, Christina and Toby Cole shared a tight bond. But the couple, who reside in Cumming, Ga., also shared a battle with their weight, and weight-related issues. So, when each determined to do something about it, their love and support for each other made a big difference in what […]
Read MoreClinic launches ‘New You’ e-newsletter
Longstreet Clinic’s Center for Weight Management takes pride in helping our community enjoy a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. But our doctors, nurses, and dietitians know it’s not always easy to maintain an ideal weight, find the right diet, or discover an enjoyable exercise routine in this hectic, modern world. Sometimes you need a little help. […]
Read MoreLongstreet remains ‘in-network’ for UHC members
Originally published May 1, 2023; Updated May 13, 2025 The Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and UnitedHealthcare (UHC) contract lapsed April 30, 2023. Those negotiations involved coverage for services provided to UnitedHealthcare commercial health insurance plan members at NGHS facilities, including NGMC & NGPG facilities. Longstreet Clinic currently operates independently from NGHS, therefore we have […]
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