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Atrium Health names Elmer Polite president of Atrium Health Navicent

8.15.2026

Veteran healthcare leader to oversee hospitals and care sites across Central Georgia MACON, Ga., Aug. 26, 2026 – Atrium Health Navicent has named Elmer Polite as president. In this role, Polite will lead the health system's hospitals and other care sites in Central Georgia, including Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center in Macon, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin in Milledgeville and Atrium Health Navicent Peach in Byron.

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Named Charlotte’s No. 1 Hospital, Leads North Carolina in Cardiology and Orthopedics

8.3.2026

Three Atrium Health hospitals among top five in Charlotte metro area; Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation top-ranked in rehab MACON, Ga., Aug. 4, 2026 — Atrium Health hospitals earned widespread recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings, highlighting the organization’s commitment to delivering high-quality care and exceptional clinical outcomes across North Carolina and Georgia.

Atrium Health Navicent expands lifesaving EMS services and technology

5.21.2026

Upgraded 911 systems, new ambulance headquarters and pre-hospital blood transfusions enhance emergency care MACON, Ga., May 21, 2026 – Atrium Health Navicent is expanding lifesaving EMS services and technology through improvements to 911 emergency communications infrastructure, a new ambulance headquarters and offering pre-hospital blood transfusions. The health system invested nearly $400,000 to upgrade its EMS Communications Center, improving Atrium Health Navicent EMS’s ability to receive, manage and process emergency calls with greater speed and reliability.

Atrium Health improves access to mental health services with school-based teletherapy

4.27.2026

Virtual mental health services are now offered to students in 13 central Georgia schools MACON, Ga., April 27, 2026 – A new partnership between Atrium Health and area schools is providing greater access to mental health services for more than 27,500 students. Atrium Health’s School-Based Virtual Therapy Program offers teletherapy to students in grades five through 12 at schools in Crawford, Houston and Peach counties, and The Academy for Classical Education (ACE) in Bibb County.

Prevent Stroke Today, Live Your Best Tomorrow

4.23.2026

Prevent Stroke Today, Live Your Best Tomorrow In the U.S. over half a million people experience their first stroke each year, and up to 80% of strokes may be preventable according to the American Stroke Association. During Stroke Awareness Month this year, make sure you know the daily habits and steps to prevent a stroke.

Keep Your Skin Sun-Safe

4.23.2026

Are you headed to the pool soon? Did you finally get to put the top down on your convertible?

Need Help With Allergy Symptoms?

4.23.2026

You have a runny nose, uncontrollable sneezing, and watery eyes—all signs allergy season is here. Whether you are struggling with ragweed, pollen or pet dander allergies, learn more about the options available to help alleviate allergies so you can enjoy spring.

Meet Dr. Leslie David

4.23.2026

Dr. Leslie David is board certified in family medicine and specializes in sports medicine.

Meet Dr. Lindsey Bridges

2.21.2026

Dr. Lindsey Bridges combines expert colorectal surgical care with heartfelt connection, guiding patients through complex conditions with skill, compassion and advanced minimally invasive options.

Quality Care Right at Home

2.21.2026

Feeling under the weather and want to stick to the couch? You can still get care.