Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation

08/21/2025

August is Make-a-Will Month! By making your will, you can make an impact on your future, loved ones, and NGHS! We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you create yours in just 20 minutes for free. It’s a simple way to protect all you care about and healthcare in our region for years to come. Get started today at the link in our comments.

08/04/2025

We are grateful for the support and generosity of Premier Building Systems. Proceeds from their Heart of Steel Golf Classic will go to support Georgia Heart Institute!

Celebrating 30 Years and the Community That Built Us
Premier Building Systems is proud to present the Heart of Steel Golf Classic on September 5th at Château Élan, alongside our partners at Premier Construction Systems.
As we reflect on 30 years of building business & dreams, we’re excited to give back through an event that supports something bigger: the advancement of cardiac care through Georgia Heart Institute.
The tournament features:
Shotgun start at 10 a.m.
Silent auction with luxury getaways & sports memorabilia.
A chance to strengthen the heartbeat of our region!
Would you like to play, support, or sponsor?
You’re invited to be a part of this impactful day.
👉 https://loom.ly/E2VNpjA

08/01/2025

Six incredible employee ideas at Northeast Georgia Health System just received nearly $100,000 in funding through their Change Grant program! From books for pediatric patients to clothes for teens in mental health crisis, these projects will transform patient care. The program is funded by employee donations through WATCH - proof that when healthcare heroes come together, amazing things happen!

Read the article in our comments below.

07/22/2025

The Chuck & Diane Stephens Hospice House is one step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a generous $100,000 pledge from the members of the Downey Society! The first freestanding hospice house in the northeast Georgia region will be located off Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville and will feature a chapel, spaces for families to gather and ample green space to bring nature inside. Read the full story at https://www.nghs.com/2025/07/22/nghs-physicians-donate-100k-to-help-create-the-regions-first-hospice-house.

The northeast Georgia region’s first freestanding hospice house is one step closer to becoming a reality as members of the James H. Downey Society, a group of philanthropic physicians across Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), pledged $100,000 toward the development.  ​“We are inc...

07/14/2025

The WATCH Walkway at NGMC Braselton has officially reopened after construction, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome our community, employees, guests, and patients back to this peaceful green space. This beautiful walking trail, funded by the generous donations of our NGHS family through the WATCH employee giving club, is ready for you to step back into wellness and nature.

07/10/2025

Patients and visitors at several of our NGMC campuses were recently treated to a unique experience. Our Live Therapeutic Music program, funded by employee donations, is expanding to include therapeutic artists who create visual art to provide comfort. Learn more about our Live Therapeutic Music program at https://www.nghs.com/therapeutic-music.

07/01/2025

This joke is dog-tor approved. Happy International Joke Day, brought to you by one of our volunteer therapy dogs.

06/25/2025

After receiving exceptional patient care from cardiologist Dr. Ugo Egolum, Debbie and Chuck Jones wanted to express their gratitude in a meaningful and lasting way. They created the Chuck & Debbie Jones Endowed Professorship in Cardiology and Medical Education to support Dr. Egolum's educational work. As program director and faculty member for the NGMC Graduate Medical Education Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship program, Dr. Egolum trains the next generation of heart specialists. We are so grateful for Chuck and Debbie's generosity!

06/20/2025

We're proud to share that our James H. Downey Society physicians have generously pledged $100,000 toward the new Chuck and Diane Stephens Hospice House. The first fully-donor-funded facility project, the homelike facility will provide compassionate end-of-life care for patients and families in a peaceful setting. We're grateful to our dedicated physicians who continue caring for patients in every way possible. To learn more about Downey, visit nghs.com/downey.

06/19/2025

We recently enjoyed a sunny day on the green at the annual Cheryl Shippey Memorial golf tournament, held in partnership with Jackson EMC. There were more than 120 golfers who joined us to remember Cheryl, a Foundation employee who passed unexpectedly in 2023. The tournament raised $300,000 with funds going to support the expansion of the emergency department at NGMC Braselton. Special thanks to our sponsors, participants and volunteers for a successful day!

People living in and around Braselton will have expanded access toemergency care starting in 2026, thanks in part to funds raised through the Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation’s annual Cheryl Shippey Memorial golf tournament. The tournament held last month at Legends at Chat...

06/11/2025

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Camp Braveheart continues to be a safe place for kids and teens navigating the loss of a loved one. Last week, campers made friends through shared activities, reflective moments, and storytelling. The week ended with families celebrating their kids' experiences and connecting with other families and volunteers.

Your continued support of the NGHS Foundation ensures that programs like Camp Braveheart can provide healing and hope to families during their most challenging times.

To learn more about Camp Braveheart, visit nghs.com/camp-braveheart.

05/28/2025

When books spark wonder and joy! 📚 NGPG Pediatrics in Toccoa has been providing books to children from newborn to age 5 through the Reach Out and Read program, thanks to a Change Grant made possible by employee donations to WATCH, the employee giving club of NGHS.