Health & Safety

Information to assist with healthy living and lifestyle choices; patient, child and elder care.

Don’t forget your sunscreen

Memorial Day weekend is almost here. If you're one of the lucky ones who don't have to work, chances are you'll be spending at...

Stroke patient celebrates life

As a certified nurse assistant and restorative aid for nursing home residents, Gail Burton, age 55 of Cleveland, never thought she might need care...

Prescriptions for Healthy Living: Allergy meds

    Lisa Nicholson is a native of North Georgia and graduate of the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. She's been practicing for over 30...

MedLink Georgia to open new community health center in White County

MedLink Georgia is opening a new community health center in White County. The project has been in the planning stages for months. The company...

Think it is a Stroke? Act F-A-S-T

In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, Habersham Medical Center is helping to spread the word about the warning signs and symptoms of strokes....

Life saving vascular surgery now performed at HMC

Demorest, GA -- Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms take the lives of thousands of Americans every year.  The good news is, if detected early, these...

Habersham County health ranking: 18 out of 159

Habersham County Ranks in the Top 20 in the state when it comes to overall health and well-being. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University...

Free seminar: “Osteoporosis”

Free seminar: “Osteoporosis” Presented by Thomas Hatchett, MD May 13, 2015 Noon - 1 p.m. Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center Conference Room, Clarkesville Preregistration required by calling Total Fitness at 706-754-2042.

Breathe easier during allergy season

Well, you know the saying “April showers bring May flowers.” But blooming flowers and the change in weather also can cause sneezing, coughing and...

Free seminar: “Heart Healthy Eating”

Free seminar: “Heart Healthy Eating” Presented by Susan West, Dietician April 16, 2015 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Habersham Medical Center West Wing Classroom Preregistration required by calling Total Fitness at 706-754-2042.

Piedmont students host health fair

DEMOREST, GA- The students of Piedmont College will host a health fair on Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25 from 12 p.m.-5 p.m....

Vascular Surgeon Dr. Michael H. Lebow joins HMC Medical Staff

DEMOREST, Ga. – Habersham Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Michael H. Lebow, MD. Dr. Lebow, a vascular surgeon, has joined the...