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Atrium Health Navicent Offers New Targeted Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

8.13.2024

Atrium Health Navicent is now offering a new treatment for patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), which minimizes risk and targets areas of the heart associated with abnormal heart rhythms. This summer, Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center became the only hospital in central Georgia to offer FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation for the treatment of AFib. “Health care is constantly evolving and we’re proud to be on the leading edge, offering new technology that reduces risk for patients suffering from AFib, helping them to live healthier, fuller lives,” said Atrium Health Navicent Chief Clinical Officer Dr.

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center to Host Blood Drive

8.12.2024

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center will host a community blood drive in partnership with The American Red Cross on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. “Every day patients experiencing traumatic injuries or undergoing surgery need blood to survive,” said Dr. Dennis W.

Atrium Health Navicent Offers Support for Breastfeeding Mothers

8.8.2024

Studies have demonstrated considerable health benefits for mothers who breastfeed their babies for 12 months, and for their babies. As part of Atrium Health Navicent’s continuing commitment to improve community health for all, including mothers and their babies, physicians urge the community to support breastfeeding mothers and join in raising awareness during National Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August and Black Breastfeeding Week, which is observed Aug. 25-31.

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Recognized for High-Quality Stroke Care

8.7.2024

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center has earned its 14th consecutive American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin achieved the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver award. “Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center has been honored annually since 2008 for its dedication to providing excellent health care to patients experiencing a stroke, saving lives and reducing disability caused by stroke,” said Atrium Health Navicent Chief Medical Officer Dr.

Atrium Health Navicent President Delvecchio Finley and Dr. Patrice Walker Named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s ‘Black Healthcare Leaders to Know in 2024’ List

8.1.2024

Becker’s Hospital Review has named Atrium Health Navicent President Delvecchio Finley and Atrium Health Navicent Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrice Walker to the publication’s “231+ Black Healthcare Leaders to Know in 2024” list.

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Offers Free Lunch n’ Learn Series

7.30.2024

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is offering the community an opportunity to learn about a variety of important health topics in a series of recurring of Lunch n’ Learn sessions. The next Lunch n’ Learn will take place at noon Aug. 6 with guest speaker Kenya McCant Owens, nutrition manager of the WIC Program for the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Atrium Health Navicent Women’s Care Urogynecology Recognized for Treatment of Urinary Incontinence and Bowel Dysfunction

7.29.2024

Atrium Health Navicent Women’s Care Urogynecology has been named an Axonics Center of Excellence by Axonics, Inc. The designation recognizes Atrium Health Navicent, and specifically Dr.

Get Ready for Class with Back-to-School Tips from Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

7.23.2024

The carefree days of summer will soon be interrupted by alarm clocks and homework. Doctors at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital encourage parents to get a jump start on the transition from summer to the school year by making sure their children are ready to get back into a routine. “A fresh school year is a great reset for children and parents.

Celebrate Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day with a Blizzard to Support Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

7.22.2024

Buying a Blizzard at participating central Georgia Dairy Queens on Thursday, July 25, will do more than just treat your taste buds. The 20th annual Miracle Treat Day will benefit Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, a Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Hospital in Macon. “If you’ve been craving a cool treat to beat the heat, order a Blizzard on Thursday to help support the more than 50,000 children from across Georgia who receive medical treatment right here at Atrium Health Levine Children’s in Macon,” said Renee Bryan, Children’s Miracle Network program director for Atrium Health Levine Children’s in Macon. “We are so appreciative of our local Dairy Queen restaurants and their support of Miracle Treat Day.

Advocate Health Appoints Dr. J. Nwando Olayiwola as President of Advocate National Center for Health Equity

7.10.2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 9, 2024 – Advocate Health was founded on a mission of improving health, elevating hope and advancing healing for all. The nation’s third-largest nonprofit health system today announced a new standard-bearer to help forward that mission, naming Dr.