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Bradley Whiteside Rehabilitation Center is pleased to announce our new Low Vision Program conducted by occupational therapists with specialized training in low vision.   Who would benefit from this program?…

Anna Shaw Children’s Institute Welcome to the quarterly newsletter to provide you with updates about the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute.Have questions? We have answers. May 2024 May is Better Sleep…

Screenings, sports and fitness challenges and prizes will be part of Hamilton Medical Center’s Men’s Health Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Bradley Wellness Center…

ONE VISION. ONE INSTITUTE. ONE COMMUNITY. Let’s embrace the need to advance cancer care and services. You can make a difference. Join us as our community comes together as One……

Patient and Family Advisory Council Application Requirements What are the Hamilton Patient and Family Advisory Council Goals? The primary goal of the Hamilton Medical Center Patient and Family Advisory Council…

The Whitfield Healthcare Foundation was established in 1975 to encourage charitable gifts that support and advance the quality of health care provided by Hamilton Health Care System. As a not-for-profit, tax-exempt philanthropic corporation, the Foundation allocates charitable funds to facilities, equipment and programs to enhance patient care, promote health education, and improve the quality of life for all citizens of our community.

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  “…because I am truly blessed. I have more than I deserve. Being a Hamilton Ambassador allows the Organization to use my contributions for much-needed projects for our hospital as…

A team with experience and vision At Hamilton Health Care System, we have dedicated our lives to serving people’s physical, spiritual and mental needs. This service, through advanced training and…

Hamilton offers our Associates life insurance, disability, and vision, including both employer paid plans and voluntary associate paid programs from which you can choose to participate to supplement your insurance…

Think You Are Having a Stroke – STOP-CALL 9-1-1 Are You at Risk for Stroke? Know the Risk Factors If you have these risk factors, consult your physician. Education, prevention, and…

Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) is encouraging community members to be aware about the dangers of stroke and steps to take to avoid stroke. May is National Stroke Awareness Month. A…

Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) is encouraging community members to be aware about the dangers of stroke and steps to take to avoid stroke. May is National Stroke Awareness Month. A…

Hamilton Medical Center’s (HMC) “For Her” women’s event organizers are looking forward to hosting the annual event on Thursday, April 26, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dalton Convention Center….

More than 100 health care professionals recently provided physicals to student athletes from Dalton State College and local high and middle schools. More than 1,600 students participated. Volunteers included physicians,…

Robert E. Shaw family provides gift of support for the construction of comprehensive cardiovascular center for excellence at Hamilton Hamilton Medical Center, not-for-profit hospital and flagship of Hamilton Health Care…

Haley Mertz, PA-C is an advanced practice provider at Hamilton Physician Group – Neurology in Dalton, GA.

Hamilton Physician Group welcomes fellowship trained neurologist Ashish Kabir, MD, to our medical staff. He completed medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in…

Melissa Parks, MSN, NP-C, is an advanced practice provider at Hamilton Physician Group – Neurology in Dalton, GA.

A Note from our Chairman…  The Whitfield Healthcare Foundation’s Capital Campaign, in support of the Cancer Institute to be built on the Hamilton Medical Center campus, is well underway.  This…

Hamilton Regional Sleep Center, part of Hamilton Health Care System, recently earned accreditation for its sleep program through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). “We’re very proud to have…

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Hamilton Health Care…

Overnight sleep testing is provided with state-of-the-art technology by highly trained technologists in a warm and friendly environment. Our sleep studies use painless, noninvasive technology to record heart rate, brain waves, breathing, oxygenation,…

Developmental-Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician Positions in Beautiful North GA Mountains The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute at Hamilton Medical Center, Dalton GA is seeking two Developmental-Behavioral or Neurodevelopmental Pediatricians to join…

What is a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC)? A PFAC is a group of patients, family members of patients, hospital staff, and leaders who are committed to finding opportunities…

Hamilton Medical Center Residency Salary and Benefits Resident/Fellow Salaries Resident/Fellow Benefits

Hamilton Medical Center Residency Salary and Benefits  Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education Institutional Requirements I.B.4, I.B.4.b), I.B.4.b).(2) Resident/Fellow Salaries Resident/Fellow Benefits

Chronic Pain Common Diagnoses:  Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain, Osteoarthritis Pain is defined as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or…

Your baby…in good hands. Hamilton’s Neonatal Transport Team reaches out to surrounding counties and will travel via a Specialty Mobile Medical Unit to other hospitals to stabilize and transport babies…

Whether or not to breastfeed is an important decision for new moms.  Hamilton has listed a variety of information to help you make that decision and give you support should…

Abhijit Kanthala, MD, says his father, an ophthalmologist, was his role model for becoming a doctor. “I watched as he (father) went to remote camps to give people the needed…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Chinese…

Judean Guinn, vice president and chief nursing officer, recently received the DAISY Leader Award for Extraordinary Nurse Leaders. The DAISY Leader Award recognizes exemplary nursing leadership excellence. The nomination for…

Although colonoscopy exams have been shown to prevent many colon cancer deaths and are considered the gold standard for detecting colorectal cancers, a new endoscopic technology has been shown to…

Hamilton Medical Center’s (HMC) annual “For Her” women’s event will combine varied aspects of health and wellness with fun and pampering. The event is free. “For Her” is scheduled for Thursday, April 20,…

Screenings, sports and fitness challenges and prizes will be part of Hamilton Medical Center’s Men’s Health Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Bradley Wellness Center…

Local health care professionals recently provided physicals to student athletes from Dalton State College and local high and middle schools. Hamilton Sports Medicine coordinated the annual event. More than 1,200…

Brandy Salazar, critical care and progressive care unit manager at Hamilton Medical Center, recently received the DAISY Leader Award for Extraordinary Nurse Leaders. The DAISY Leader Award recognizes exemplary nursing…

Hamilton Medical Center’s Peeples Cancer Institute began welcoming patients Jan. 6. A community open house is planned for Saturday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. With an entrance on…

Each year, thousands of educators, caregivers, health and aging professionals, and older adults across the country focus their efforts on one goal: preventing falls. That’s why Hamilton Medical Center (HMC)…

Working with Murray County High School staff, health care professionals from Hamilton Physician Group (HPG) and Hamilton Sports Medicine recently provided sports physicals to student-athletes from Murray County High School…

The Whitfield Healthcare Foundation will host its 29th annual Golf Invitational on Monday, October 18, at The Farm. Proceeds from the event are designated for Hamilton Cardiovascular Institute, as Hamilton…

Theresa Gordon, who was manager of Labor and Delivery and now works in Clinical Informatics at Hamilton Medical Center, recently received the DAISY Leader Award for Extraordinary Nurse Leaders. The…

Ali Al-Azem, MD, MSHA, FCCP, FACP, believes the field of medicine is “a mission rather than a job.” Al-Azem recently joined Hamilton Physician Group – Specialty Care where he treats…

As a patient of this hospital or as a family member of the guardian of a patient, we want you to know the rights you have under federal and Georgia…

Georgia Cancer Info Georgia CORE, the Center for Oncology Research and Education has launched an integrated real-time web site for cancer patients and their families that provides current information on…

About Hamilton Health Care System Built at a cost of $75,000, Hamilton Memorial Hospital, with its Spanish-style stucco finish and tile roof, opened to public acclaim in May 1921, with…

Local healthcare professionals recently provided physicals to student athletes from 21 local schools. Hamilton Sports Medicine coordinated the annual event. Volunteers included local orthopedic surgeons and cardiologists, Hamilton Physician Group…

Vestibular disorders are difficult to diagnose. It is common for patient to consult 4 or more physicians over a period several years before receiving an accurate diagnosis. WHAT IS VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION?…

As plans for Peeples Cancer Institute and Anna Shaw Children’s Institute took shape, Hamilton’s planning team sought innovative ways to enhance the patient experience. Drawing from interviews with patients, caregivers,…

Major gifts are crucial for the ongoing sustainability of Hamilton Health Care System’s mission and have the ability to catapult healthcare fundraising efforts toward success. Donors who contribute at this…

The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established…

What is an Annual Wellness Visit? The Annual Wellness Visit is a scheduled time for the wellness nurse and your provider to meet with you to help you create a…

Hamilton Health Care System, located in Dalton, Georgia, is the premier health care delivery system in northwest Georgia. Hamilton’s mission is to deliver quality services in a caring atmosphere for patients…

Our community leaders play an active role in all areas of Hamilton Health Care System.  We are proud to have their leadership. Governing Board of Trustees The following contains lists…

Total Hip Replacement Thank you for making Hamilton Medical Center your choice for your healthcare needs. Through expertise, technology, and a caring touch, we have made it our goal to…

Thank you for making Hamilton Medical Center your choice for your healthcare needs. Through expertise, technology, and a caring touch, we have made it our goal to exceed your expectations…

It is through the generosity of our donors (businesses, physicians, associates, and individuals in our community) the Whitfield Healthcare Foundation is dedicated to a mission of highly personalized, quality patient…

Hamilton Home Health provides nursing, therapy, and other skilled care in your home and coordinates treatment with your physicians to promote: Recovery from illness, injury, or surgery Management of long-term…

Salman Humayon, MD is an internal medicine resident physician at Hamilton Internal Medicine Clinic in Dalton, GA.

PGY-1 Residents PGY-2 Residents Haseeb Ali, DO Kennesaw, GA Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine D.O. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA  B.S. Biology Universidad de Los Andes Facultad de Medicina Colombia…

Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) recently welcomed new internal and family medicine resident physicians. Family medicine residents include Francisco Franyutti, MD; Henry Elukeme, MD; Sarah Bostick, DO; Maksura Chowdhury, MD; Harshvir…

To special friends of the Whitfield Healthcare Foundation We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from friends and neighbors near and far who have touched our lives…