With only two nurses on the staff, Visiting Nurse Health System began serving patients in 1948. Today the Norcross-based home health care nonprofit – also known as Visiting Nurse Hospice Atlanta – has more than 300 clinicians who serve about 16,000 patients annually in 26 metro Atlanta counties.
Growth and change have been the two constants in delivering home health care since Mary Zagajeski, RN, MSA, entered the field 20 years ago ... more
In May, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta launched Strong4Life, an initiative to create a healthier work force. The program promotes fitness, nutrition education and company support.
"If we take care of our employees, then they can take care of our kids: Atlanta's rapidly growing pediatric population," said Linda Matzigkeit, senior vice president, human resources at ... more
The Women's Center at Northside Hospital-Forsyth in Cumming officially opened its doors on Aug. 6 at 7 a.m. At 7:44 a.m., the center's first baby - a boy - was born.
"I had feelings of euphoria, mixed with relief, after all our planning and hard work. Looking around the room and seeing the proud looks on the staff's faces - it was exhilarating. I felt like we were giving birth ... more