Restaurant Inspections

Gwinnett Med Scores a B: Restaurant Inspections Mar 11

Bare hands and food debris were observed at the Lawrenceville, Ga. hospital. A Zaxby's also scored a C.

The following are restaurant health inspection scores as reported by Gwinnett County: Gwinnett Medical Center, 1000 Medical Center Boulevard Score: 86 B Inspection Date: March 11 Previous Score: 84 B (9/20/12), 89 B (6/1/12) Type of inspection: Routine Violations: 2-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(a) ] Bare hand contact observed while employee prepared personal meal from kitchen foods: Kitchen employee pulled breakfast toast from the batch holding in the tray line using bare hands. Utensil, gloves, or alternative barrier must be used when handling ready-to-eat foods. Discard the toast. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food is not allowed. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 6-2, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(h) ] TCS foods are being held in …

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Gwinnett Medical Center Buys Vacant Duluth Center

The 72,000 square-foot shopping center across from Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth will be used for future expansion.

The vacant shopping center on Howell Ferry Road across from Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth has been bought for hospital expansion. The purchase by Gwinnett Medical Center of the 72,000-square-foot center, known as the Ingles shopping plaza, occurred after several years of discussion. The official name of the center is At Howell Station. “Through this acquisition, we’ll have an additional 10 acres of land and 72,000 square feet of building space, which can be developed to support our strategic long-term growth,” said GMC Executive Vice President and COO Thomas Shepherd.  “Soon, we’ll evaluate existing needs and anticipated future growth to specify how this property can best serve the community,” Shepherd said. “This acquisition was …

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Kenneth Stepp

7:54 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013

Good to see "regrowth" in Gwinnett.   more ›

How to Survive Flu Season: Tips From Gwinnett Medical Center

Use these tips to help reduce your chances of getting and spreading the flu virus.

Lawrenceville Patch reached out to Gwinnett Medical Center for their top tips on how to get through this intense flu season. Here's what Eve Early, Manager of Infection Control at Gwinnett Med, had to say: Do you have your own tips for surviving flu season? Tell us in the comments section below.

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Laboratory Assistant\Phlebotomist Lab GMC

Gwinnett Medical Center is hiring for this full-time position.

Gwinnett Medical Center is currently hiring for a Laboratory Assistant\Phlebotomist Lab. The person in this position will perform venipuncture on patients of all ages. They will also help with the procurement and processing of specimens.  A High School diploma or equivalent is required. Previous experience as a Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy Certification is preferred.  For more information and to apply for this position, please click here.

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Restaurant Inspections

Restaurant Inspections: September 20

One Lawrenceville, Ga. elementary school scores A low a while Gwinnett Medical Center earns a low B after a complaint and repeat violations.

The following are restaurant health inspection scores as reported by Gwinnett County: Lawrenceville Elementary School, 122 Gwinnett Drive Score: 91 A Inspection Date: September 20 Previous Score: 100 A (3/21/12), 100 A (11/16/11) Type of inspection: Routine Violations: 6-1D, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(i) ] Time controls are not being documented as per the written procedure: 1. Sour cream and shredded cheese prepared for the teacher's bar are batch marked and on a cart in the prep area without having been logged on the sheet at all. 2. Employee went to log items which were placed under time as a control over an hour ago, when I started the inspection. The employee was not using a pocket note (upon discussion with the manager, the employees …

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Gwinnett Med Welcomes 100,000th Baby

Brian and Kimberly Baker of Lawrenceville, Ga's third child is the 100,000th baby to be born at the hospital. Watch the video of the proud parents and see pictures of the baby girl with her big brother and sister.

The birth of all their children was a special occasion for Brian and Kimberly Baker of Lawrenceville. But the arrival of their third child, a little girl named Lucy, was an extra special event for the place where she was born. At 10:02am on Thursday, August 9th, Lucy became the 100,000th baby to be born at Gwinnett Medical Center. Big sister Sara, 4 and older brother John, 2, are also among all those children born at GMC since their Women’s Pavilion first opened their doors in April 1991. “After researching hospitals prior to the birth of our first child, we landed at GMC,” said proud dad Brian. “While Lucy was the 100,000th baby delivered here, the exceptional treatment we received previously was no different.” Lucy was born by C-section…

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Sharon Swanepoel

9:53 am on Saturday, August 11, 2012

Congratulations to the Baker family and congratulations to Gwinnett Medical. Two of my three grandchildren were born here!   more ›

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1 in 100,000

Meet Lucy, Gwinnett Medical Center's 100,000th baby!

Little Lucy Baker came into the world Thursday to a big celebration. Not just because she is the third child of proud parents Brian and Kimberly's. But also because Lucy was the 100,000th baby born at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, Ga.  Lucy was born at 10:02am Thursday, weighing in a 7 pounds and 8 ounces. Patch will have more on this story (including more cute baby photos and videos) later.

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Director, Cardiology Services

Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, Ga. is hiring for this full-time position.

Gwinnett Medical Center is currently hiring for a Director of Cardiology Services. The incumbent will be responsible for the direction of cardiology facility, including the Cardiac Cath Labs, Electrophysiology Labs, Admit/Recovery Unit, Cardiology departments and the Nuclear Medicine departments. They will oversee the administrative function of the facility as well. A Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field is required. A Master's degree in Business Administration or Health Care Administration is preferred. They also must have five years of clinical experience and five to ten years of progressive related management experience, including at least two years of clinical cardiovascular experience.  For more information and to apply for …

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Athletic Trainer Certified

Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, Ga. is hiring for this position.

  Gwinnett Medical Center is currently hiring for an Athletic Trainer Certified.  The incumbent will provide care for injured athletes at sporting events and on the playing field.  A Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training, Physical Education or Exercise Science is required. They should also be certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and possess a current license in the State of Georgia. For more information and to apply for this position, please click here.

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Computer Operator

Gwinnett Medical Center is hiring for this full-time position in Lawrenceville, Ga.

  The Computer Operator at Gwinnett Medical Center operate data processing equipment and perform technical duties using a variety of computer and peripheral equipment used in computer systems. In this full-time position, the incumbent will prepare equipment for operation, obtain, load and unload magnetic tapes and more. An Associate Degree in electronic data processing, programming and/or administrative management is preferred. Candidates must have at least one to three years of related experience or training on operations of computer related equipment. For more information and to apply for this position, please click here.

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