Northeast Georgia area hospitals and health systems have adjusted their schedules ahead of this weekend’s expected winter storm.
Northeast Georgia Health System
Northeast Georgia Health System announced Thursday it would close physician practices, urgent care clinics and other locations on Friday, Jan. 10 due to the weather.
“All Northeast Georgia Medical Center hospitals, including our emergency departments, will remain open to care for the community,” says NGHS Public Relations Specialist Layne Saliba.
Saliba says NGHS staff will be calling patients to reschedule their appointments, or change them to virtual appointments when appropriate. The most up-to-date information can be found at nghs.com/system-updates, but a table of current plans is outlined below.
| Friday, January 10 | Saturday, January 11 | Sunday, January 12 | |
| Urgent Care | Closed. Video visits are available. | Tentatively opening at 10 a.m. | Possible delayed opening |
| Northeast Georgia Physicians Group | Closed. Providing virtual care when possible. | Hamilton Mill tentatively opening at 10 a.m. All other locations closed. |
Closed |
| Georgia Heart Institute | Closed. Providing virtual care when possible. | Closed | Closed |
| Imaging Centers | Closed | Opening at noon | |
| Outpatient Rehabilitation Services (Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy) |
Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Wound Care | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Sleep Centers | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| NGMC Bariatrics at Lanier Park | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| NGMC Pharmacy (Retail locations) | Closed | Tentatively opening at 10 a.m. | Closed |
| HealthLink Laboratories | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Cancer Centers | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Medical Records | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Pulmonary Function Testing | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation | Closed | Closed | Closed |
Stephens County Hospital
Stephens County Hospital is also adjusting its schedule on Friday in anticipation of winter weather.
All Stephens County Hospital Physicians Group Clinics are closed, including WorkWell Immediate Care Clinic, Orthopedic Clinic, Primary Care Clinic, General Surgery Clinic, and the Wound Care Center.
