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Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Families to Stay on Track with Immunizations

4.25.2024

Atrium Health Navicent encourages parents and caregivers to join the health system in observing National Infant Immunization Week, April 22-29, by ensuring that their children, particularly those ages 2 and younger, stay on track for routine check-ups and recommended vaccinations. According to the World Health Organization, which also observes World Immunization Week this week, vaccines play a critical role in preventing more than 20 life-threatening diseases, helping people of all ages live longer, healthier lives.

Atrium Health Navicent Seeks Volunteers for Rewarding Health Care Service

4.23.2024

Each year, Atrium Heath Navicent honors the selfless spirit of its volunteers by celebrating National Volunteer Week, April 21-27. Atrium Health Navicent offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for people who are looking to make a difference in their community.

Atrium Health Navicent High Blood Pressure Clinic Supports Patients After Hospital Stay

4.18.2024

Atrium Health Navicent now offers additional health education and support for patients diagnosed with high blood pressure. Although people of all races may suffer from high blood pressure, the condition disproportionately affects Black, Hispanic and Asian individuals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

First “Tax Day Baby” Born at Atrium Health Navicent Receives $1,529 for College

4.15.2024

For the ninth year, Atrium Health Navicent and the state of Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan partnered to award the first “Tax Day Baby” born at the hospital with a college savings contribution. Baby Oaklynn June London was recognized as the first baby born on April 15, and she was awarded a $1,529 contribution to her Path2College 529 Plan. “This is such a nice welcome into the world and a really nice start to have for her education,” said Oaklynn’s mother, Leigha Taylor Gary.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week

4.11.2024

In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, celebrated nationally April 11-17, Atrium Health Navicent encourages the community to learn about the maternal health disparities that disproportionately affect Black women in Georgia, and ways to combat those disparities. Georgia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, and due to a number of factors, black women in our state are more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications.

Atrium Health Navicent Launches Program to Give High School Students an Opportunity to Learn More About Health Careers

4.1.2024

Atrium Health Navicent is accepting applications for a new program which will provide Bibb County high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to shadow health care workers and receive hands-on training for heath careers. Funded by the Navicent Health Foundation, the Realizing and Encouraging Adolescents to pursue Careers in Healthcare (REACH) program, seeks to provide students with a pathway to pursue careers in health care through a four-week session, averaging 32 hours a week.

Help is Available at Atrium Health Navicent for Women Suffering from Painful Endometriosis

3.28.2024

March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month and doctors at Atrium Health Navient want women to know that treatment is available for painful periods. Endometriosis is a condition affecting a woman’s uterus.

Atrium Health Navicent Calls Attention to Diabetes on National Alert Day

3.26.2024

Atrium Health Navicent physicians encourage individuals to learn more about diabetes and ways of combatting the chronic disease by observing National Diabetes Alert Day on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. In addition to committing to a healthy diet and exercise, Atrium Health Navicent urges everyone to schedule regular checkups with a primary care provider who will routinely check for diabetes risk factors and recommend steps to prevent the disease. “National Diabetes Alert Day is a reminder of the importance of knowing your status, prioritizing regular health check-ups, and committing to a healthy lifestyle,” said Dr.

Atrium Health Navicent Peach Receives Pathway to Excellence Designation

3.25.2024

Hospital is one of eight in Georgia recognized by the American Nurses Association program Atrium Health Navicent Peach has received the prestigious Pathway to Excellence Program designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. Pathway to Excellence is the premier designation for healthy work environments and recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate a commitment to establishing the foundation of a healthy workplace for staff. “Supporting our nursing staff with professional development opportunities, a safe work environment and ensuring they have supportive leadership dedicated to their success has a direct impact on how they interact with our patients, leading to the highest quality of patient care,” said Atrium Health Navicent Chief Nurse Executive Tracey Blalock. “Congratulations to Atrium Health Navicent Peach on achieving this designation!” Atrium Health Navicent Peach is one of eight Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Georgia and one of 215 in the nation.

Atrium Health Navicent Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to be Aware of Toxic Household Items

3.21.2024

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital encourages the community to take note of potentially deadly household substances that could cause harm to children during National Poison Prevention Week, observed March 17-23, 2024. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), poisoning is the leading cause of unintentional injuryrelated deaths in the U.S.