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Spotlighting Eastside Urgent Care

January 13, 2021 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Spotlighting Eastside Urgent Care

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Dr. Navreet Pannu, Trent Lind and Heather Avery

About Eastside Urgent Care

Affiliated with Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Eastside Urgent Care offers convenient locations close to home to meet the community’s urgent healthcare needs. For medical needs that do not require a visit to the emergency department, or in instances when a patient is unable to see their primary care physician, Eastside Urgent Care is here to fill the gap between primary care and emergency care needs. Eastside Urgent Care offers 6 convenient locations across Gwinnett and Walton County in Lawrenceville, Centerville, Lilburn, Grayson, Loganville and now in Stone Mountain.

About Eastide Medical Center

Eastside Medical Center has been a healthcare leader for over 40 years, providing quality care to patients in Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Nationally recognized for patient safety, Eastside focuses on delivering quality care with exceptional outcomes by utilizing the most advanced technology and experienced physicians.

Eastside is a 310-bed, multi-campus system of care offering comprehensive medical and surgical programs including cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, maternity with neonatal intensive care, behavioral health, bariatric, urgent care, and 24-hour emergency care at two locations. Their medical staff of 500 board-certified physicians, 1,200 employees, and 400 volunteers is committed to providing the community a healthcare system of excellence. For more information, visit www.EastsideMedical.com.

COVID-19 Update from Eastside Medical Center

December 21, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

COVID-19 Update from Eastside Medical Center

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Dr. Stephen Higgins, Trent Lind and Tracey Smithson

On this special end-of-the-year edition of “Gwinnett Business Radio”, host Duffie Dixon visits Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA to hear from three of the top hospital executives on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic: Chief Executive Officer Trent Lind, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Stephen Higgins, and Chief Nursing Officer Tracey Smithson. They discuss how the staff at Eastside Medical Center continues to care for patients several months into the crisis, and what has changed now that a vaccine is available for hospital staff, patients and the public. They also share some heart-warming and heart-wrenching stories from inside the hospital.

About Eastide Medical Center

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Eastside Medical Center

April 21, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Eastside Medical Center

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During this unique time in our history, this special Community Spotlight series on Business RadioX will highlight local businesses that are open for business, how they have pivoted during the viral pandemic, and share the good work they are doing to serve the community.

The Community Spotlight series offers brief 10-minute interviews with business leaders and business owners that are making things happen. In the first interview of the series, we hear from Trent Lind, the CEO of Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, to see how the hospital has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic and how his doctors, nurses and staff working are doing on the front line.

Broadcasting Live from the 2020 Run The Reagan Road Race

March 3, 2020 by Mike

Run the Reagan is an annual community event featuring a Half-Marathon, 5K and 10K road race down Ronald Reagan Parkway in Gwinnett County. In addition, the event features a 1K fun run. All proceeds, other than those necessary to produce the event, are donated to charitable organizations. The 2020 designated recipients were The Brookwood Schools Foundation, The Lilburn Cooperative Ministry, and The Southeast Gwinnett Coopertative Ministry.

The 26th Annual Run the Reagan was held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 and Business RadioX was broadcasting live from the event, interviewing runners, race officials, sponsors, vendors and school officials. The broadcast was hosted by Mike Sammond of Gwinnett Business RadioX and Ryan Sauers of Our Town Gwinnett Magazine. Below are some of the excerpts from the day’s events.

Segment 1 (24:56): Introduction to Run the Reagan and interviews with Trent Lind (CEO of Eastside Medical Center), Kristin Moore (Burn Boot Camp of Snellville) and Ron Weber (Chairman for Run the Reagan, Inc.).

Segment 2 (15:09): Interviews with Bo Ford (Principal of Brookwood HS) and Shane Orr (Principal of Central Gwinnett HS).

Segment 3 (5:59): Interview with Francine Oglesby (Right at Home In-Home Care).

Segment 4 (38:43): Interviews with Danny Klinect (Soccer Coach at Parkview HS), Charles Norton (Parkview Cluster Foundation), Sharon Foster (Lilburn Co-Op), Stacy Garguilo (School of Rock Snellville), Dave Emanuel (Mayor Pro Tem of Snellville), and Tim Simmons (Snellville Police Alumni Association).

EASTSIDE MEDICAL CENTER: Ladies Night Out for Heart Health

February 12, 2020 by Mike

February is American Heart Month. To raise awareness about heart health, Eastside Medical Center hosted a Ladies Night Out for Heart Health on February 11, 2020. Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer in women, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women – more than all forms of cancer, accidents, and diabetes combined. Fortunately, 80% of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes.

Eastside Medical Center is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI from the Society of Chest Pain Centers, , the highest national accreditation possible for emergency heart care. When minutes matter, Eastside is equipped to quickly treat heart attacks close to home. Their experienced cardiologists offer comprehensive heart care including the treatment of coronary artery disease, heart attacks, heart failure, and heart rhythm abnormalities as well as offering preventative care for those at risk of heart disease.

During Ladies Night Out, women were invited to meet and experience vendors the are available for them in the community, allow them to taste and enjoy healthy foods, and hear from Eastside cardiologists who provided education about heart-healthy changes women can make that can be life saving.

Click Here to learn more about the experienced cardiologists providing expert heart care in Gwinnett County.

Eastside Medical Center CEO Trent Lind, Director of Cardiovascular Services Eric Wheeler, and Manager of Cardiac Cath Lab Clarence Pinkston

Eastside Medical Center Cardiologists Dr. David Casey, Dr. Marcus Sims and Dr. Michael Lipsitt

Bariatric Program Coordinator Tracy Kuzava

About Eastside Medical Center

Eastside Medical Center has been a healthcare leader for more than 39 years, providing quality care to patients in Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Nationally recognized for patient safety, Eastside focuses on delivering quality care with exceptional outcomes by utilizing the most advanced technology and experienced physicians. Eastside is a 310-bed, multi-campus system of care offering comprehensive medical and surgical programs including cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, maternity with neonatal intensive care, behavioral health, bariatric, urgent care, and 24-hour emergency care at two locations. Their medical staff of 500 board-certified physicians, 1,200 employees and 400 volunteers is committed to providing the community a healthcare system of excellence.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: 2019 IMPACT Regional Business Award Winners (Part 1 of 3)

June 4, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: 2019 IMPACT Regional Business Award Winners (Part 1 of 3)

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Designed to be reflective of Gwinnett and metro Atlanta area, the Gwinnett Chamber IMPACT Regional Business Awards recognize leading organizations in top industries that are driving economic development and job creation, while enhancing our quality of life. This event is truly one of a kind as it brings together leaders from the AEC, higher education, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, international business, nonprofit, service, and small business industries.

This is the first of 3 special episodes featuring the 2019 IMPACT Regional Business Award winners and sponsors.

Dr. Laura Crawley/UGA Gwinnett Campus – Education Winner

The UGA Gwinnett campus provides advanced learning for non-traditional and working professionals in the greater Atlanta and northeast Georgia area. The campus offers 12 graduate degree programs, as well as certificate programs and professional development opportunities. In 2018, UGA Gwinnett enrolled more than 500 graduate students and welcomed approximately 9,000 people to campus for non-degree-granting professional development, certifications and educational events.

Trent Lind/Eastside Medical Center – Presenting Sponsor

Trent Lind with Eastside Medical Center

January 31, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Trent Lind with Eastside Medical Center

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Trent Lind/Eastside Medical Center

Eastside Medical Center has been a healthcare leader for more than 38 years providing quality care to patients in Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Eastside is a 310-bed, multi-campus system of care offering comprehensive medical and surgical programs including cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, maternity with level three neonatal intensive care, behavioral health, bariatric, and 24-hour emergency care.

Eastside’s medical staff of 500 board certified physicians, 1,200 employees and 400 volunteers is committed to providing their community a healthcare system of excellence. Eastside has earned full Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, The Joint Commission’s “Gold Seal of Approval” for quality and safety in disease-specific joint replacement care, the Blue Distinction Centers Program for Spine Surgery and Gold Plus status for stroke care, and the Healthgrades 2017 and 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ for superior performance in patient safety. The Breast Imaging and Diagnostic Center is designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the FDA.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – 2018 IMPACT Regional Business Award Winners (Part 2 of 3)

July 18, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - 2018 IMPACT Regional Business Award Winners (Part 2 of 3)

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Designed to be reflective of Gwinnett and the metro Atlanta area, the Gwinnett Chamber IMPACT Regional Business Awards recognize leading organizations in top industries that are driving economic development and job creation, while enhancing the area’s quality of life. This event is truly one of a kind as it brings together leaders from the AEC, higher education, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, international business, nonprofit, service, and small business industries.

Stan Hall/Mitsubishi Electric Classic (Hospitality winner)

The mission of the Gwinnett Sports Commission (GSC) is to foster economic development through coordinating and developing Gwinnett’s role as a leading site for sports events involving youth, collegiate, amateur and professional organizations. The Commission owns and operates The Mitsubishi Electric Classic, a premier golf tournament on the PGA TOUR Champions which will return to the metro Atlanta area in Spring 2019. This tournament features legends of the game such as Tom Watson, Miguel Angel Jimenez, and Bernhard Langer. The Mitsubishi Electric Classic features events and activities that provide an all-inclusive, entertaining atmosphere accompanied by the beautiful views of TPC Sugarloaf which serve as a backdrop for this world-class sporting event. The tournament is much more than a golf event. The Mitsubishi Electric Classic, which benefits local charities through the Gwinnett Championship Foundation Inc., has raised over $1.8 million since the first tournament in 2013. All three rounds of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic are televised internationally by The Golf Channel.