Dekalb Medical Archives - Gwinnett Citizen

Emory Healthcare and DeKalb Medical move to finalize strategic partnership

May 11, 2018

ATLANTA—Emory Healthcare and DeKalb Medical are close to completing their strategic partnership, initiated through a letter of intent signed in November 2017. The Federal Trade Commission has approved the partnership, and the application will now be filed with the Georgia Attorney General. Pending the Attorney General’s review and approval, the deal is anticipated to close within 100 days, and DeKalb Medical will be part of the Emory Healthcare system.

DeKalb Medical Becomes First in Metro Atlanta to Offer Nitrous Oxide for Women in Labor

September 5, 2017

Decatur – Women in labor at DeKalb Medical now have a new option to manage pain. Nitrous oxide, frequently used in dentist’s offices, has been proven advantageous for pain relief during labor.

DeKalb Medical Awards Employees, Teens and Volunteens with Scholarships

August 25, 2017

Atlanta — Representing diverse roles and backgrounds, eleven scholarships were awarded during DeKalb Medical Foundation’s annual scholarship awards reception held on July 18.

Meet Drs. Heigerick and Rampersad of Beaver Ruin Primary Care

November 3, 2016

As a longtime Gwinnett resident and area physician, Dr. Craig Heigerick is enjoying his new affiliation with DeKalb Medical and the opportunity to broaden his care within and near the Beaver Ruin community. “I’ve been in Lilburn for 30 years, practicing primary care medicine on my own in a solo practice.

Meet Drs. Rafique and Naib of Snellville Physician Associates

September 20, 2016

One of the newest DeKalb Medical Physician Group practices, Snellville Physician Associates, boasts the skill and experience of two physicians who have been caring for patients for many years in their previous practice, the New Snellville Clinic.