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NGHS employee honored for work that goes beyond ‘smiles and wagging tails’
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Lynne Cox, a licensed professional counselor, was announced as Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) 2025 Carol H. Burrell Employee of the Year during the system’s 54th-Annual Service Awards celebration last month. NGHS President and CEO Matt Hanley, MD, presented the award to Cox and her therapy dog, Gili. Along with Cox and Gili, NGHS honored more than 650 employees at the celebration, for their service ranging from 10 to 55 years. (photo provided by NGHS)
Jeff Gill
DCN Regional Staff
Published: May 7, 2025, 12:24 AM
A licensed professional counselor who supports Northeast Georgia Health System employees and their families with the help of one of her therapy dogs has been named 2025 Carol H. Burrell Employee of the Year.
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Northeast Georgia Health System named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” for 2025
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NGMC Lumpkin is one of Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s five hospitals in the region. - photo by Erica Jones
Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Published: Aug 8, 2025, 3:00 PM
Northeast Georgia Health System was recently named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” in several categories for 2025.
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