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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) occurs when fatty deposits cause narrowing or blockages of the arteries outside the heart. This "pipe system" transports blood from the heart to your muscles and organs, providing the oxygen and nutrients your body needs to function. Listen as vascular surgeon and vein specialist Dr. Dev Mangalat explains PAD's symptoms and why early treatment is key.

Meet Chad Copper, M.D., a board-certified general surgeon who was one of six Longstreet Clinic surgeons recognized as Surgeons of Excellence by the Surgical Review Corporation. Dr. Copper also is a surgeon with The Hernia Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. He discusses what it means to be a Surgeon of Excellence and what it means for patients.

Have you received your COVID-19 vaccine? When you do, share the good news with our "I got the shot" profile image. Simply click this link to add the frame to your profile picture. www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=132132758863430

As we turn the page on March, it's important not to close the book on colorectal health. We invite you to take to heart the story of two men -- one 24 and one 74 -- who learned how important early detection is to beating this disease. (Link in comments)

Today is National Doctors Day, an annual celebration to recognize the contributions of physicians to individual lives and communities. Those contributions have never been more clear than in the past year, and saying "thank you" will never be enough to express our deep gratitude to our own 90+ physicians as well as all of the doctors in our community and beyond. #doctorsday #yourhealthourspecialty

As we enter the final few days of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, be sure to check out this great discussion about leading edge treatments available close to home. The panel, hosted by Northeast Georgia Health System, featured area physician experts, including our own Dr. Aycinena and Dr. Macherla.

There's one more chance to take advantage of our October drive thru flu clinic. Get your shot before the month is over! More details below.

Halloween isn't canceled, but it is important to understand the risks associated with various activities. Use this handy guide to help keep your family and community well.

On Oct. 28, 2020, we were pleased to be part of the groundbreaking for the new, enhanced Braselton Cancer Center, an exciting collaboration between Northeast Georgia Health System. Learn more about this project, expected to open in Fall 2021: https://www.longstreetclinic.com/ngmc-and-longstreet-break/

Our COVID testing tent has reopened on our Gainesville campus after a brief delay this morning due to inclement weather.

In case you missed the live feed, here's your chance to learn more about the enhanced Braselton Cancer Center, an exciting collaboration between Northeast Georgia Health System and Longstreet Clinic coming in 2021!

Due to the threat of high winds and heavy rain from what is expected to be Tropical Storm Zeta, our COVID-19 test collection tent in Gainesville will be closed Thursday morning. We expect to reopen around noon, but please check the link below for updates.

We are excited about our collaboration with Northeast Georgia Health System on the expanded Braselton Cancer Center! Tune in at 4:30 today to hear more about it and watch the groundbreaking.

Learn a little more about our newest surgeon, Dr. Courtney Grant! Dr. Grant is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon and vein specialist at Longstreet Clinic Vascular & Vein in Gainesville & Lawrenceville.

We all have heard the expression that early detection is the best protection. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, watch as a team experts answers important questions such as, "Why is screening so important? What happens if you find a spot, or cancer? What treatment options are at my disposal?"

Don't forget to tune in today at 12:30 p.m. to watch this discussion!

Medical oncologist Dr. Anup Lahiry discusses why cancer patients are more at risk of contracting COVID and other similar illnesses, as well as recommendations for staying as safe as possible.

We've all heard the expression that "early detection is the best protection." As we head into the final week of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, listen live Monday as a team of experts answers important questions including, "Why is screening so important? What happens if I find a spot, or cancer? What treatment options are at my disposal?" RSVP and learn more about our panelists below.

Trick or treat? How's this for a creative baby announcement from one of our awesome neurosurgery physician assistants, Erica Abney, PA-C?! Congrats x2, Erica!