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Holly Jolly Shoppe Donations to Benefit Patients at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

12.7.2022

The Holly Jolly Shoppe, sponsored by the Navicent Health Foundation, is accepting donations from community organizations throughout the month of December. Donations are used to provide distraction and therapeutic play for children in central and south Georgia receiving treatment at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital.

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

12.6.2022

The Children’s Tree will be illuminated during ‘A Night of Lights’ on Dec. 8 The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 for an annual holiday tradition, “A Night of Lights,” the lighting of the Children’s Tree.

Atrium Health Navicent Donates Medical Supplies for Humanitarian Relief in Ukraine

12.5.2022

Thermometers, exam gloves, cleaning supplies and more donated to Ukrainian hospitals in need As part of its “For All” mission, Atrium Health Navicent has donated 78 pallets of medical supplies, enough to fill three tractor trailers, to charities providing humanitarian assistance in war-torn Ukraine. The conflict in the Ukraine has had devastating effects on the country’s hospitals which are in dire need of medical supplies as health workers provide critical care to civilians and wounded soldiers.

Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health complete combination

12.2.2022

New health system focused on improving safety and outcomes, advancing health equity and accelerating medical breakthroughs CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After sharing plans to come together in May, Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health today announced they have closed on their formal combination to create Advocate Health. The combined organization will focus on best meeting patients’ needs by redefining how, when and where care is delivered.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Offer Tips for Limiting Spread of Respiratory Viruses this Holiday Season

12.1.2022

It’s important to take precautions to limit spread of flu, RSV and COVID-19 at holiday gatherings The holiday season brings many opportunities to gather with friends and family, but with respiratory viruses such as the flu, RSV and COVID-19 present in our community, it’s important to take steps to prevent the spread of disease. “Although the number of COVID-19 cases in our community is much lower than last year, our community is seeing an influx of flu and RSV cases. If you haven’t yet received a flu vaccine, and completed a COVID-19 vaccine series supplemented with boosters, don’t delay.

Register Now for the 30th Annual Reindeer Run

11.30.2022

The 30th annual Reindeer Run and Santa Stroll, benefiting Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 8:30 a.m. “Each year the community looks forward to the Reindeer Run and Santa Stroll as a way to kick off their holiday season. Come on out and join us in spreading holiday cheer for a great cause,” said Tom Gibbons, Navicent Health Foundation board chair.

Atrium Health Navicent Hospitals Granted National Certification for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

11.29.2022

Programs are leaders in their field due to offering the most advanced practices available and having proven track records of high-quality patient care Atrium Health Navicent is proud to announce that the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) has granted national certification to Atrium Health Navicent Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation, a Facility of Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin, and renewed certification for Atrium Health Navicent Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in Macon. AACVPR certification recognizes the programs’ commitment to improving patients’ quality of life by enhancing standards of care.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Offer Tips for Toy and Gift Safety

11.29.2022

Toy-related injuries led to more than 152,000 emergency room visits in 2021 Seeing a child’s excitement unwrapping toys and other gifts is a magical part of the holiday season. Pediatricians at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital encourage gift givers to exercise caution when selecting presents for young children.

Atrium Health Navicent Offers Tips to Decorate Safely this Holiday Season

11.28.2022

'Tis the season to deck the halls and spruce up your home with holiday decor. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, during the holiday season, there are about 160 decorating-related injuries each day.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Offer Tips for Safety in Preparing Thanksgiving Meal

11.22.2022

For many families, the kitchen is the heart and central hub of the home — especially during the holidays. Between roasting a turkey and baking a pumpkin pie, everyone enjoys being a part of the preparations.