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Join Atrium Health Navicent in Observing Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

4.26.2022

Testicular cancer is the leading cancer in men ages 15 to 44 In observance of Testicular Cancer Awareness Month this April, Atrium Health Navicent encourages men to learn the risk factors of testicular cancer and to receive regular screenings. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Families to Catch Up on Immunizations During National Infant Immunization Week

4.25.2022

National Infant Immunization Week is April 24-30 Atrium Health Navicent encourages parents and caregivers to join the health system in observing National Infant Immunization Week, April 24-30, by ensuring that their children, particularly those age two and younger, get back on track for routine check-ups and recommended vaccinations. This year, more than ever, we recognize the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our children and communities from 14 vaccine-preventable diseases.

Macon Newborn Wins College Savings as First Tax Day Baby

4.18.2022

Today the Hill family from Macon won money for college for its newest member, Prosper, who was born at 5:17 a.m. at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center. For the 6th year, Atrium Health Navicent and the state of Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan welcomed the hospital’s first “Tax Day” baby with a college savings contribution. “I feel blessed.

Atrium Health Navicent Chief Human Resources Officer Named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “42 Healthcare Chief Experience Officers to Know” in 2022 List

4.15.2022

Atrium Health Navicent Chief Human Resources Officer and Atrium Health Chief Experience Officer Vishal Bhalla has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “42 Healthcare Chief Experience Officers to Know” in 2022 list. Hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are appointing executive team members to focus on patient satisfaction and experience as a differentiator in their market.

Atrium Health Navicent Updates Visitor Restrictions to Allow Visitors Under 12

4.14.2022

Health system remains committed to proactively protecting central Georgians from COVID-19 Due to a decrease in local COVID-19 hospitalizations and flu cases, Atrium Health Navicent has chosen to modify certain portions of its visitation policy to allow visitors under age 12. These changes are effective Friday, April 15, 2022, and only visitors described below will be permitted into Atrium Health Navicent facilities.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing National Minority Health Month

4.12.2022

Health system, community partners to hold maternal health discussion May 3 The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing April as Minority Health Month by becoming educated about maternal health and the racial disparities and inequities that minorities and others face in receiving health care. According to the 2010 U.S.

Applications Now Available for Goodrich Scholarship

4.11.2022

Students pursing health care fields of study are encouraged to apply Applications for the 14th annual Samuel M. Goodrich, M.D.

U.S. News & World Report Names Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Among ‘Best Nursing Homes’ in the Nation

3.30.2022

Atrium Health facilities were among just 13% nationally to achieve high performing status Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin’s skilled nursing unit has been recognized among the “Best Nursing Homes” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

3.29.2022

The community is invited to join Atrium Health Peyton Anderson Cancer Center in recognizing March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer, a combined term for colon cancer and rectal cancer, is the fourth most common cause of cancer death in the United States.

Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital Announces Local Children’s Miracle Network Champions

3.28.2022

Twins, Jonas and Josiah Seabrooks, named local Children’s Miracle Network champions Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital (BKOCH), a Children's Miracle Network (CMN) hospital, has announced brothers Jonas and Josiah Seabrooks have been named as CMN Champions for central Georgia. Twin boys Jonas (4lbs. 1oz.) and Josiah (3lbs. 15oz.) were born prematurely, but seemingly healthy and happy in December 2013.