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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.

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center Achieves Redesignation as Level I Trauma Center

8.22.2023

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center is one of only five adult Level I trauma centers in Georgia Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center has achieved redesignation as an American College of Surgeons (ACS) verified Level I trauma center. The Medical Center was originally designated as a state Level I trauma center by the Georgia Department of Public Health in 1998.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Community to Catch Up on Vaccinations

8.16.2023

August is National Immunization Awareness Month Atrium Health Navicent physicians urge the community to catch up on recommended vaccinations this month in observance of National Immunization Awareness Month and to take preventative steps to improve health and wellness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidelines recommending that adults ages 60 and older talk to their doctors about receiving a single dose of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine.

Atrium Health Navicent’s Genetic Testing Can Help You Determine Your Cancer Risk

8.15.2023

When cancer is inherited, it’s due to a genetic defect called a mutation. According to the American Cancer Society, between 5 percent and 10 percent of all cancers are inherited.

Atrium Health Navicent, Fort Valley State University Partner to Offer On-campus Student Health Services

8.11.2023

Campus health clinic to open this fall Atrium Health Navicent and Fort Valley State University (FVSU) have partnered to offer on-campus health services for students, faculty and staff beginning fall 2023. The partnership has evolved from a relationship between leaders at Atrium Health Navicent and FVSU, which led to a discussion about ways to enhance students’ health and well-being through services offered on campus. “This partnership will increase access to quality health care close to home for students, faculty and staff at Fort Valley State University,” said Atrium Health Navicent President Delvecchio Finley. “Eliminating barriers individuals may face in seeking health care, and offering a convenient clinic near classrooms will make it easier for students, faculty and staff to live healthier lives.

Atrium Health Navicent and Peach County Schools Celebrate First Year of School-Based Virtual Health Services

8.9.2023

Students, faculty and staff can participate in a virtual visit without leaving campus Atrium Health Navicent and Peach County Schools are celebrating a successful first year of partnership to provide school-based virtual health care services. Since its inception in August 2022, the Atrium Health Navicent School-Based Virtual Care program has provided 461 virtual visits for Peach County Schools’ 3,600 students and 500 teachers and school staff members.

Visitation Policy is used to protect patients, visitors and caregivers

8.7.2023

Atrium Health Navicent Visitation Policy Visitors are welcome at our locations. If you have respiratory symptoms, please consider staying home to protect your loved ones and community.

Celebrate Panda Cares Day at Panda Express to Support Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

8.4.2023

Panda Express donations remain local and help children in central and south Georgia Buying lunch or dinner at participating central Georgia Panda Express restaurants on Tuesday, Aug. 8, will do more than just fill your belly. On Panda Cares Day, 25 percent of pre-tax sales from food purchased at Panda Express will benefit Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, a Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospital.

Maternal Services Expanded at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin

8.3.2023

Birth center tours, breastfeeding support and more offered close to home for Milledgeville mothers Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is committed to addressing Georgia’s high maternal mortality rate and giving all mothers and their babies the very best services so they can thrive. Georgia has the secondhighest maternal mortality rate in the nation.