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Quality healthcare also available to quickly transport crit- of Georgia to receive this exceptional
ically ill patients to six metro area
accreditation, and just the third in the
facilities. All citizens of Union County nation to do so. The Georgia Depart- HEALTHCARE
options for living your best life automatically receive free enrollment ment of Public Health also designated
in the Air Methods Advantage program, Union General as a Level III Emergency
which covers out-of-pocket expenses if Cardiac Care Center in 2020.
ealthcare works best modern and progressive hospitals in they need to use the medical helicopter
when trained doctors, the state. In fact, Union General was stationed at Union General. LOCAL PROVIDERS
caring nurses and skilled one of only three hospitals in the state Over the past two years, Union FOR EVERY NEED
H H therapists all work to- General has received two recognitions The Union County medical community
gether to help make sure people of all An 18-bed Emergency from the American College of Cardiol- is supported by a wide variety of spe-
ages remain active, healthy and fit. Room is staffed 24/7, and ogy, including Chest Pain Accredita- cialists and other healthcare profes-
That’s what you’ll find with the many now features a nurse-first tion and Advanced Heart Failure sionals. The UGH Wellness Center, for
top-notch providers and cutting-edge Accreditation. This was based on the example, is not only a great place for
technologies right here in Union triage so patients can ACC’s rigorous onsite review of the the community to work out, but is also
County. No need to head down the immediately see a nurse staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose home to an expanded rehabilitation
highway for excellent care — North to determine the best and treat patients with heart failure and therapy program. It includes in-
Georgia has become a top destination through pre-hospital care, early stabi- house Physical, Speech and Occupa-
for residents looking for sophisticated course of care. lization, acute care, transitional care, tional Therapy — perfect for when
and compassionate medical care close clinical quality measures and more. you’re recovering from a sports injury
to home. of Georgia to receive a five-star quality UGH is the only hospital in the state or from knee or hip surgery.
rating from the Centers for Medicare continued on next page
TOP-RATED and Medicaid Services.
HOSPITAL SYSTEM The hospital’s 45-bed facility
Union General Health Systems is a includes advanced imaging technology
large multi-faceted organization that — including PET, MRI and top-of-the-
owns and operates 21 affiliated facili- line CT scanners — that is on par with
ties (see box page 29). These facilities the best hospitals in Atlanta and
include two hospitals, two nursing Gainesville. The hospital also has the
homes, a dialysis center, a wellness latest in 3-D digital mammography,
center, walk-in clinics, specialty clinics and the Wound Care Clinic includes
and many more. With 1,200+ employ- advanced hyperbarics.
ees, the Health System is one of the An 18-bed Emergency Room is
largest employers in the region. staffed 24/7 and now features a nurse-
First opened as a small outpatient first triage so patients can immediately
clinic in 1959, Union General Hospital see a nurse to determine the best
has since evolved into one of the most course of care. Air transportation is

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