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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.

Atrium Health Navicent Recognizes Lung Cancer Awareness Month

11.21.2022

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers recommendations for lung cancer screenings In observance of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Atrium Health Navicent encourages men and women to know their risks for lung cancer and to get annual screenings if they are at a high risk for developing the disease. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, making up almost 25 percent of all cancer deaths.

Atrium Health Navicent Observes Home Care and Hospice Month

11.18.2022

Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe has served central Georgia for 40 years Each November, the home care and hospice community honors the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. To recognize their efforts, Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe joins the National Association for Home Care & Hospice in observing National Home Care and Hospice Month.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Recognizing American Diabetes Month

11.17.2022

Of the 37.3 Americans with diabetes, 1 in 5 don’t know they have it The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing American Diabetes Month by learning about the disease and each individual assessing their personal risk. Diabetes, a condition affecting an estimated 537 million people worldwide, is a metabolic disease in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin to regulate glucose levels in the bloodstream.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Flu Vaccination for Children As Flu and RSV Cases Strike Central Georgia Hard

11.16.2022

Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged six months and older Atrium Health Navicent physicians are urging parents and guardians to consider vaccinating children aged six months and older against the flu as cases of the flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases are increasing in central Georgia. Both flu and RSV are contagious respiratory diseases which can lead to severe illness and hospitalization, particularly in babies and older adults.

Atrium Health Navicent Limits Visitors to Individuals Aged 12 and Older as Number of Respiratory Virus Cases Rise

11.15.2022

Health system remains committed to proactively protecting central Georgians with safe visitation protocols Out of concern for the health and wellbeing of the community, and due to the widespread prevalence of respiratory viruses such as RSV and flu, Atrium Health Navicent has chosen to modify certain portions of its visitation policy. We know how important it can be to have someone by your side when you seek medical care.