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Survey shows growth in local health care industry

Chamber of Commerce: 11,500 employed in health fields

Environmental Services employee Alex Martin completes his rounds Monday afternoon on the Northeast Georgia Medical Center's ground floor. The health care industry has a huge impact on Hall County's economy with an estimated $575 million in annual payroll, according to the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce survey.

0915healthcare5 — Environmental Services employee Alex Martin completes his rounds Monday afternoon on the Northeast Georgia Medical Center's ground floor. The health care industry has a huge impact on Hall County's economy with an estimated $575 million in annual payroll, according to the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce survey.

Health care is big business in Northeast Georgia — now more so than ever. And few industries provide better job security today. That’s the takeaway from a new Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce survey on the field’s impact in Gainesville and Hall County.