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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.

Atrium Health Navicent Supports Community Partners in Providing Food This Holiday Season

12.4.2025

To help fight food insecurity in central Georgia, Atrium Health Navicent has provided $25,000 in matching funds for donations to the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. Because of the food bank’s bulk purchasing power, every dollar donated can provide six meals for those in need.

Community Invited to Attend Tree Lighting Event at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

12.1.2025

The community is invited to join Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, for an annual holiday tradition, “A Night of Lights,” the lighting of the Children’s Tree.

Make Heart Health a Priority This Holiday Season

11.18.2025

The holidays are a time of joy, connection and celebration, but they can also be tough on your heart. Between rich meals, packed schedules and holiday anxiety, your heart has a lot to handle.