Category: News

While all of us have been advised to take precautions during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the data continues to show that certain segments of the population must be much more considerate and careful when it comes to both avoiding the virus and dealing with the symptoms that its infection – known as COVID-19 – produces. […]

Typically during March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we take time to draw attention to the importance of early detection and routine screenings in determining good outcomes. Unfortunately colorectal awareness had to take a back seat to the health crisis currently gripping the United States and the entire globe, as the rapid spread of the novel […]

Parents are understandably concerned about exposing their children to the novel coronavirus which causes COVID-19. However, Longstreet Clinic pediatricians want every parent to know that avoiding well-care check-ups (especially for children age 2 and younger) and immunization appointments could lead to potential health concerns in the long run. Longstreet pediatricians are doing everything imaginable to […]

The effects of COVID-19 on our community and health system are far reaching. In early March, with COVID-19 making inroads in Georgia, Longstreet Clinic and Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) providers followed the U.S. Surgeon General’s recommendations to suspend all elective surgery procedures. But, even now as health systems examine a return to performing elective […]

It’s true that the best way to avoid COVID-19 is by sheltering-in-place and social distancing – but being safe does not mean staying sedentary. In fact, sitting in one place for hours can lead to health problems, including dangerous blood clots. Immobility invites the formation of blood clots in our bodies, including Deep Vein Thrombosis […]

In order to better serve our patients and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, Longstreet Clinic has created a temporary lab that provides patients with another option for labs. Patients who are being seen via telehealth and video visits as well as those with outstanding labs now have and additional option if they are not […]

In early April, Longstreet Clinic neurosurgeon Betsy Grunch, M.D., was in her Gainesville office diagnosing a different type of problem. New CDC recommendations were spurring revised rules in the private practice and hospital where she works – Northeast Georgia Medical Center – that required all employees to wear masks at all times while working, from […]

Longstreet Clinic is pleased to announce the availability of telehealth/video visits! Video visits are the closest telemedicine option available to an in-person appointment. They are a great option for those practicing local quarantine, self-isolation and social distancing measures. A variety of “in-person” visits can actually be conducted effectively over video including sick visits, certain well […]

Longstreet Clinic has implemented a robust COVID-19 response plan following CDC recommendations around screenings, triage, use of personal protective equipment, and creating the safest environment for our patients, our staff and our providers. First, if you are planning to come to any of our offices and don’t feel well, find out what to do here. […]