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Atrium Health Navicent Partners with Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. to Provide COVID-19 Vaccines

4.27.2021

In partnership with the Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Atrium Health Navicent is providing COVID-19 vaccines to participants in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Nurses from the Atrium Health Navicent mobile vaccine team will provide vaccinations at distribution events at Saint Paul AME Church, 2501 Shurling Drive, on April 27, April 29, and May 4 beginning at 8 a.m. “Atrium Health Navicent is proud to partner with the Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council to vaccinate these residents to help slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “To help ensure equitable access to healthcare, our mobile vaccine unit is taking shots directly to vulnerable populations who may otherwise have difficulty obtaining a vaccine.

Catch up on Immunizations During National Infant Immunization Week

4.26.2021

National Infant Immunization Week is Observed April 24-May 1 Atrium Health Navicent encourages parents and caregivers to join the health system in observing National Infant Immunization Week by ensuring that their children, particularly those aged two and younger, stay on track for routine check-ups and recommended vaccinations. A CDC report released in May 2020 noted a drop in routine childhood vaccinations as a result of families staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Family donates ‘CuddleCot’ to Help Others Experiencing Infant Loss

4.15.2021

Having lost two infants, Kendall and Andy Reid know all too well how precious time can be for families having to say goodbye. After losing their second baby, the Bonaire couple began raising money to buy CuddleCots to offer other families extra time.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Raising Awareness During Black Maternal Health Week

4.13.2021

Black Maternal Health Week is observed April 11-17 The community is asked to join Atrium Health Navicent in raising awareness during Black Maternal Health Week. In its fourth year, 2021 Black Maternal Health Week will be observed April 11 through April 17 as part of April’s month-long National Minority Health Month.

Jvion and Treks Health Announced as Winners in 2020 Georgia Healthcare Innovation Challenge

2.4.2021

Entrepreneurs Invited to Beta Test with Healthcare Companies MACON, GA (Friday, October 30, 2020) – Navicent Health – in partnership with Atlanta Tech Village, Georgia HIMSS and TAG Digital Health – has announced the winners of the 2020 Georgia Healthcare Innovation Challenge (GHIC). The challenge wrapped up on October 29 at a forward-pitch competition where seven finalists presented for the opportunity to conduct beta tests with Navicent Health and TC2.

Physicians at Navicent Health Encourage New Year’s Safety

12.29.2020

physicians-at-navicent-health-encourage-new-year-s-safety From Fireworks Injuries to COVID Prevention, Celebrate Safely MACON, GA (Tuesday, December 29, 2020) – According to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 7,300 people sought emergency care for injuries related to fireworks, including sparklers and bottle rockets, in 2019. Children under five years of age were the most likely to be treated in emergency rooms for firework-related injuries, and teens ages 15-19 were the second most likely.

Breast Care Center, Navicent Health Accredited by American College of Surgeons

11.20.2020

Designation is Highest Honor from National Consortium of Breast Centers MACON, GA (Wednesday, November 18, 2020) – The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC,) a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted three-year accreditation to Breast Care Center, Navicent Health (BCCNH). To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, BCCNH demonstrated compliance with the NAPBC standards that look at a center’s leadership, clinical services, research, community outreach, professional education and quality improvement.

Rudolph Jones, MD Celebrates 100th Birthday at Carlyle Place, Navicent Health

11.13.2020

* ** MEDIA ADVISORY * * * http://navicent2020.airtight.io/community/single_news/rudolph-jones-md-celebrates-100th-birthday-at-carlyle-place-navicent-health WHAT: Rudolph Jones, MD has celebrated his 100th birthday! Dr.

28th Annual Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll Goes Virtual

11.9.2020

Annual Race Benefitting Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital to Be Held December 4-6 The 28th Annual Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll - benefiting Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, Navicent Health - will take place virtually this year, and is scheduled to be held December 4-6. ""For the past 28 years, thousands of runners have come to race in downtown Macon in support of our children's hospital. Although we truly wish we could kick off the holiday season by racing together again this year, Navicent Health is committed to supporting COVID Safe behaviors.

Celebrate a COVID Safe Halloween

10.26.2020

Doctors from Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital Offer Safety Tips Halloween is traditionally a fun night for children across the U.S., but the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has left parents wondering if they should celebrate this year, and if so, how to celebrate safely. Pediatricians from Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, Navicent Health offer tips to celebrate a COVID Safe Halloween. ""It's important to create as much normalcy for children as possible, while also taking steps to protect them from COVID-19.