After more than 30 years leading one of the state’s largest multi-specialty medical groups, Mimi Collins retired from Longstreet Clinic at Northeast Georgia Health System on July 31, 2026. Collins has been at the helm since the Clinic’s founding physicians hired her as executive director in 1994, when Northeast Georgia OB/GYN, Gainesville OB/GYN and Northeast […]
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One healthy choice
For many people, the biggest issue with obesity is not about appearance – it’s about what carrying significant weight does to you. In Connie Davis’s case, obesity attacked her physically: She was reduced to using a walker for mobility, battling through the agony of two knees that needed replacement. Yet she could not have them […]
Read MoreLongstreet Clinic welcomes two OBGYN providers
Longstreet Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology is excited to announce the addition of Urania Davis, D.O., and Heather Laflam, CNM, to its team. Dr. Davis is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with more than eight years of experience in comprehensive women’s health, including advanced gynecologic surgery (robotic, laparoscopic), prenatal care and interdisciplinary education. Laflam has more […]
Read MoreHealthy 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 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 […]
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