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Meet Dr. Lindsey Bridges

2.21.2026

Dr. Lindsey Bridges combines expert colorectal surgical care with heartfelt connection, guiding patients through complex conditions with skill, compassion and advanced minimally invasive options.

Quality Care Right at Home

2.21.2026

Feeling under the weather and want to stick to the couch? You can still get care.

Circulation Is Life

2.21.2026

Vascular Disease: In the Same Vein of Heart Health The physicians at Atrium Health Heart & Vascular Care want to highlight a lesser-known symptom of a serious heart-health concern — leg pain. While popular media often links chest and arm pain to a cardiac source of disease, it’s also crucial to recognize that different types of leg pain can be indicators of vascular disease.

The Power of Colorectal Screening

2.21.2026

What is Colon Cancer? Colorectal cancer remains one of the most preventable yet deadly cancers in the United States.

Atrium Health Navicent program offers graduating high school seniors assistance as they pursue health care careers

2.4.2026

Rise to Success program offers employment and tuition assistance MACON, Ga., Feb. 3, 2026 Atrium Health Navicent is now accepting applications for the Rise to Success program which offers graduating high school seniors employment and tuition assistance as they pursue health care careers. Applications are due March 1.

Atrium Health Navicent Substantially Raises Teammate Minimum Wage

1.27.2026

Teammates across Georgia see $2.85 per hour — or 17.8% — increase to starting rate MACON, Ga., Jan. 28, 2026 – Atrium Health Navicent is making a significant additional investment into its local workforce, announcing an increase in the minimum starting rate wage for eligible teammates in Georgia to $18.85 per hour, which will be reflected on the teammates’ Jan. 30 paychecks. The new minimum starting rate represents a $2.85 per-hour — or 17.8% — increase for teammates at Atrium Health Navicent, which is part of Advocate Health, the nation’s third-largest nonprofit health system.

Atrium Health Navicent improves access to care in Houston County with new Perry primary care clinic

1.22.2026

Members of the community joined Atrium Health Navicent in celebrating a ribbon cutting Tuesday for a new clinic, Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care Family Medicine Perry. “We’re excited to expand our primary care and family medicine services to help residents of Perry and the surrounding community to have easier access to high-quality care close to home,” said Atrium Health Georgia Market President Delvecchio Finley. “Regular check-ups with a primary care provider and receiving prompt care for other medical needs are key to helping individuals and families live healthier, fuller lives.” Conveniently located at 2370 Houston Lake Road in Perry, the clinic offers care for patients aged 6 months and older, including preventative care and annual physicals; immunizations; same-day sick appointments; disease management for conditions such as diabetes, congestive heart failure and hypertension; minor surgical procedures, laboratory services and more. As part of Atrium Health Navicent, patients at Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care Family Medicine Perry will have direct access to referrals to a broad range of medical specialists.

Dr. Loreski Collado

1.12.2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Collado to the Surgical Oncology team, bringing expertise and evidence‑based care in endocrine surgery.

Michael and Jessica’s Turning Point and Triumph: A Bariatric Surgical Success

12.21.2025

The love of family is a powerful thing. It can motivate parents to make bold choices.

Our New Year’s Resolution: Helping You Achieve Yours

12.21.2025

A new year brings fresh opportunities to invest in yourself, your health and your future. At Atrium Health Navicent, our resolution is simple: to help you achieve your goals.