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Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent Offer Safety Tips for Celebrating New Year’s Holidays

12.22.2022

When making plans to ring in the new year, Atrium Health Navicent physicians urge the community to stay safe behind the wheel. Since 2000, more than 230,000 people have lost their lives in crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe Ornament Program Reaches Hundreds of Grieving Families

12.20.2022

Ornaments are given as remembrances after a loved one’s death As the COVID-19 pandemic reached its peak in 2020 and in-person gatherings were canceled, many families struggled with how to commemorate everything from birthdays and graduations, to anniversaries and the passing of their loved ones. Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe faced a similar dilemma when visits to patients were restricted, support groups were canceled and the biannual celebration of life services no longer happened.

Simple Steps to Help You Eat Healthier This Holiday Season

12.19.2022

Atrium Health Navicent dietitians encourage small swaps for big gains The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone on a weight loss journey. Despite your best efforts, it can be difficult to follow through with an exercise routine and resist tempting, high-calorie foods.

Pink Promise United Partners With Atrium Health Navicent and Houston Healthcare

12.12.2022

As part of its Pink Promise United initiative, United Way of Central Georgia has announced a new partnership with Atrium Health Navicent and Houston Healthcare to provide breast cancer screenings and treatment to uninsured and underinsured women in 15 Central Georgia counties. United Way of Central Georgia created Pink Promise United (PPU) in 2018 to fill the void left by the Susan G.

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.