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Atrium Health Navicent Continues Program to Help Georgians Start Careers in Health Care

9.28.2023

Bridge to Success is accepting applications Oct. 2 to Oct. 13 Applications will be accepted beginning next week for an Atrium Health program that’s helping individuals jumpstart their health care careers. The Bridge to Success program, launched in central and south Georgia in the spring, helps selected applicants earn an associate degree by offering up to three years of up-front tuition and book assistance, with a maximum $5,250 tuition cost.

Atrium Health Navicent to Provide Ambulance Service to Baldwin County

9.27.2023

Baldwin County Commissioners chose Atrium Health Navicent EMS in a vote Tuesday Beginning in November, Atrium Health Navicent will be providing emergency medical services (EMS) for Baldwin County. Baldwin County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve a proposal from Atrium Health Navicent following a detailed and thorough selection process. “Community hospital-based EMS provides the best opportunity for a seamless continuum of care for patients, resulting in improved patient outcomes and high patient satisfaction,” said Atrium Health Navicent President of Hospitals and Clinics Luis Fonseca who also serves as CEO for Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin. “With pre-hospital care being delivered by Atrium Health Navicent EMS, we expect to see a patient-centered approach, improved response capabilities and patient outcomes.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Families to Prioritize Healthy Habits to Fight Childhood Obesity

9.26.2023

In observance of Pediatric Obesity Awareness Month, Atrium Health Navicent encourages parents to not only make healthy eating, sleep and exercise habits a priority for their children, but for the entire family to help set children on a path for a healthier future. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 14.7 million children and adolescents in the U.S. suffer from obesity, and 19.7 percent of children are considered obese.

Atrium Health Navicent Hosts Free Family Fun Day

9.21.2023

Atrium Health Navicent is hosting a Family Fun Day, offering free health screenings and activities for the entire family from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Observing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

9.20.2023

Pediatric physicians at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital encourage the community to join them in observing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This month is a time to honor children with cancer, childhood cancer survivors, children who have passed away from cancer, their families, and all of the health care providers, researchers and caregivers who are dedicated to improving the lives of children with cancer.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Raising Awareness about Gynecological Cancers

9.14.2023

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month and physicians at Atrium Health Navicent encourage the community to talk to their health care providers about the most common types of gynecologic cancers as well as treatment options. Gynecologic cancers are cancers of the female reproductive system, and all women are at risk for developing one of these cancers.

Atrium Health Navicent Breast Care Center Designated as Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

9.12.2023

American College of Radiology accreditation is recognized as the gold standard in medical imaging The American College of Radiology’s (ACR) Commission on Quality and Safety and the Commission on Breast Imaging have designated Atrium Health Navicent Breast Care Center as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Located at Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center and Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center in Macon, Atrium Health Navicent Breast Care Center provides diagnostic imaging services used both in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

Feeling sick? Schedule an Atrium Health Navicent eVisit with Your Own Doctor

8.31.2023

Since their inception, eVisits have been a convenient, affordable way to get virtual care for minor conditions without an appointment. Thanks to an Atrium Health Navicent program expansion, patients can now complete an eVisit with the Atrium Health Navicent doctors and nurses they already know and trust.

Atrium Health Navicent, Central Georgia Technical College to Hold Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate New On-campus Health Clinics

8.28.2023

CGTC is first Georgia technical college to offer on-campus student health services Atrium Health Navicent and Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 29 to celebrate the opening of new on-campus health clinics at the college’s Macon and Warner Robins locations. CGTC is the first technical college in the state to offer on-campus health care services to students.

Atrium Health Navicent Offers Support for Breastfeeding Mothers

8.24.2023

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 and Black Breastfeeding Week which is observed Aug. 25-31.