Health & Safety

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

Taking Care of You: Self-care for Caregivers

You have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others Most of us are taking care of a loved one or...

Time to go to the ER or NOT?

No one likes to go the Emergency Room (ER), but Habersham County residents are very fortunate to have an ER close by if needed....

HMC Cardiac Rehab Program Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Photo:(left to right) Margie Almand, HMC Cardiac Rehab patient; Katie Gilreath, RN,HMC Cardiac Rehab Staff; Lisa Reiss, RN, HMC Cardiac Rehab Staff and Inez...

Flu Season in Full-Swing

Hopefully, you are not one of the unfortunate ones who had the flu during the holidays.  Flu season is in full-swing and the number...

HMC Wellness Class: Peripheral Vascular Disorders

Vascular Surgeon Dr. Michael Lebow will present a free seminar: “Peripheral Vascular Disorders” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on January 27th in the Habersham...

How to Prevent Falls While Decking the Halls

The holiday season can bring with it an increased risk of injuries from falls, as people use ladders, stools and other furniture to hang...

The Skinny on Holiday Eating

While we look forward to the holiday season and all its festivities, most of us dread the extra holiday weight gain.  There are many...

Certified Navigators Offer Health Insurance Assistance

Medlink Georgia is Ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace  Certified Navigators are accepting appointments throughout the open enrollment period to assist consumers with health insurance,...

2016 Affordable Care Act: What You Need to Know

Penalties Now Reach Maximum of $2085/Family While the third annual Open Enrollment started November 1 and ends Jan 31, 2016, the current deadline for policyholders...

Flu Season Has Arrived — How Do You Fight It?

The flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and death. Get the flu vaccine A yearly flu shot is the most important step...

Neurosurgeon, Dr. John Gorecki joins HMC

Demorest, GA. - John Gorecki, MD, a board certified neurosurgeon with more than 25 years of experience, has joined the Habersham Medical Center Medical...

MedLink White County Holds Grand Opening

MedLink Georgia held a grand opening for its new facility in Cleveland on Thursday. Medlink operates primary care clinics across North Georgia, offering a...