The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce will present its 2026 Healthy Hall Awards at a luncheon on March 4 (11:30am) at Lanier Technical College. Now in its ninth year, Healthy Hall Awards recognize outstanding healthcare professionals and spotlights those in the healthcare industry making a significant impact on our quality of life through excellence in health and wellness.
The event is presented by Northeast Georgia Health System. Awards will be presented by Dr. Stuart Downs, chief nursing executive for Northeast Georgia Health System, and Mimi Collins, CEO, Longstreet Clinic.
Reservations Required. Lunch Included. $30 per person; Table Sponsor $500 (seats 8). Info: Felipe Darquea, 770-532-6206 x 111, fdarquea@ghcc.com.
2026 Healthy Hall Awards
Physicians of the Year (2)
Dr. Matthey T Harris, Northside Hospital Diagnostic Clinic
Dr. Robert Richard, Longstreet Clinic Bariatric
Community Impact Award
Jessica Butler, Executive Director, Gateway Domestic Violence Center
Visionary Leader
LeTrell Simpson
Healthcare Workers of the Year (2)
Lynne Cox, Northeast Georgia Health System
Heidi Pritchett, Longstreet Clinic
Lifetime Achievement Award
Cliff Hastings, MD, Northeast Georgia Health System
Healthcare Education
Dr. Karen Gersh and Dr. April McDonald, Northeast Georgia Health System
Community Health & Wellness Advocate
Zach & Abby Loggins, Big Peach Running Co. – Braselton
Dentist of the Year
Good News Clinic Dental Program
Nurse of the Year
Melissa Schuler, Northside Hospital Diagnostic Clinic
Outstanding Behavioral Health Award
Dr. Samuel Dotson, Northeast Georgia Health System
Advance Practice Providers (2)
Lauren Darnell, Northside Hospital Diagnostic Clinic
Mercedes Hall, Longstreet Clinic
Corporate Achievement Award
Bend Bioscience
Healthcare IT Award
Dr. Matthew Zimmie, Northeast Georgia Health System
Healthy Hall Awards Luncheon
Link for reservations online: Healthy Hall Luncheon
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Greater Hall Chamber Health & Wellness Initiates
The Health & Wellness Committee was formed in 2007 and includes representatives from a variety of health-related organizations. The committee oversees a set of community-wide programs and events and hosts a monthly Health & Wellness Seminar on topics of interest to the community. Health & Wellness Seminars are offered at no charge to Chamber members. Greater Hall Chamber / VISION 2030 Health & Wellness Initiatives strive to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare to all residents and provide an innovative set of wellness programs for individuals to manage their health. www.ghcc.com