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Atrium Health Navicent Celebrates Opening of New Community Health Center

10.1.2026

$7.4 million investment enhances patient experience, expands access to care and supports physician training for future generations. MACON, Ga., Oct. 2, 2026 – Atrium Health Navicent today celebrated the opening of the newly renovated and relocated Atrium Health Navicent W.T.

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.

Atrium Health Navicent program offers graduating high school seniors assistance as they pursue health care careers

2.4.2026

Rise to Success program offers employment and tuition assistance MACON, Ga., Feb. 3, 2026 Atrium Health Navicent is now accepting applications for the Rise to Success program which offers graduating high school seniors employment and tuition assistance as they pursue health care careers. Applications are due March 1.

Atrium Health Navicent Substantially Raises Teammate Minimum Wage

1.27.2026

Teammates across Georgia see $2.85 per hour — or 17.8% — increase to starting rate MACON, Ga., Jan. 28, 2026 – Atrium Health Navicent is making a significant additional investment into its local workforce, announcing an increase in the minimum starting rate wage for eligible teammates in Georgia to $18.85 per hour, which will be reflected on the teammates’ Jan. 30 paychecks. The new minimum starting rate represents a $2.85 per-hour — or 17.8% — increase for teammates at Atrium Health Navicent, which is part of Advocate Health, the nation’s third-largest nonprofit health system.

Atrium Health Navicent improves access to care in Houston County with new Perry primary care clinic

1.22.2026

Members of the community joined Atrium Health Navicent in celebrating a ribbon cutting Tuesday for a new clinic, Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care Family Medicine Perry. “We’re excited to expand our primary care and family medicine services to help residents of Perry and the surrounding community to have easier access to high-quality care close to home,” said Atrium Health Georgia Market President Delvecchio Finley. “Regular check-ups with a primary care provider and receiving prompt care for other medical needs are key to helping individuals and families live healthier, fuller lives.” Conveniently located at 2370 Houston Lake Road in Perry, the clinic offers care for patients aged 6 months and older, including preventative care and annual physicals; immunizations; same-day sick appointments; disease management for conditions such as diabetes, congestive heart failure and hypertension; minor surgical procedures, laboratory services and more. As part of Atrium Health Navicent, patients at Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care Family Medicine Perry will have direct access to referrals to a broad range of medical specialists.

Tips for Toy and Gift Safety from Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent

12.12.2025

One of the most magical moments of the holiday season is watching as children smile in delight while unwrapping toys and gifts. Pediatricians at Atrium Health Levine Children's Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital encourage gift givers to exercise caution when selecting presents for young children.

Stay safe this sick season: Ways you can help prevent the spread of illness

12.9.2025

As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health Navicent is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Simple actions like practicing good hygiene, staying up to date on vaccinations, and staying home when sick, can help keep individuals, families and communities safer this sick season.