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Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Named to Georgia Trend’s ‘GEORGIA 500’ List

11.8.2022

Finley is included in inaugural list of Georgia’s most influential leaders of 2022 Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley has been included on Georgia Trend’s inaugural GEORGIA 500 list of the state’s most influential leaders of 2022. The comprehensive list of local leaders who drive the economy across the state includes leaders ranging from the fields of agribusiness and education to aerospace, the arts, health care, the military, real estate and transportation.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Preventing Premature Births

11.7.2022

Each year 380,000 babies are born premature in the United States The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing November as Prematurity Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the 380,000 babies born premature in the United States each year, and what we can do to help prevent premature births. Each year, 1 in 10 babies is born premature, which means they are born prior to 37 weeks of pregnancy.

Atrium Health Navicent Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer

11.3.2022

Health system announces selection of Kim Shrewsbury as chief financial officer Atrium Health Navicent is pleased to announce the selection of Kim Shrewsbury to serve as chief financial officer. In her role, Shrewsbury will serve as the key financial advisor to the CEO, executive team and board.

Atrium Health Navicent Earns National Recognition for Promoting Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation

11.2.2022

3,600 people are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant in Georgia Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Atrium Health Navicent Peach have received national recognition for efforts to increase organ, eye and tissue donor registrations across the state through the Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) Hospital Organ Donation Campaign. The campaign is a national initiative that unites the U.S.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Encourage Safety During Hunting Season

11.1.2022

Weapons and ATV accidents, falls from stands, and snake bites contribute to ER visits Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent encourage hunters of all ages to observe proper safety precautions to minimize the risk of common hunting injuries this hunting season. “Hunting can be fun, but it’s a sport that can also be dangerous if hunters don’t take safety precautions to prevent lifethreatening injuries,” said Dr. John Wood, medical director of the Emergency Center at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center. “Following basic gun safety rules can ensure both a safe and enjoyable hunt.

Atrium Health Navicent Receives Grant to Improve Maternal Health

10.31.2022

The grant will provide a care coordinator to support high-risk obstetric patients As part of Atrium Health Navicent’s ongoing effort to improve maternal health, the health system is pleased to announce the receipt of a Healthcare Georgia Foundation grant to support high risk obstetrics patients. The grant will support an Atrium Health Navicent Healthy Communities care coordinator who will assist high risk obstetrics patients who may face barriers to accessing health care, seeking to reduce the number of patients who fail to keep their scheduled appointments at Atrium Health Navicent WT Anderson Community Health Center High-Risk OB Clinic. “By removing barriers and helping women receive critical prenatal care, we’re not just improving the health of the mothers in our community, but also impacting the health of the babies who benefit from that care, helping them to have a strong beginning to live healthier lives,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “Atrium Health Navicent is committed to improving health equity and bridging barriers to care.

Community Partners to Host Free Event to Raise Awareness About Maternal Health and Racial Disparities

10.27.2022

The community is invited to learn more about maternal health and racial disparities by participating in a free interactive event Nov. 1 hosted by Atrium Health Navicent, Navicent Health Foundation and Fort Valley State University. Atrium Health Navicent Chief Medical Officer Dr.

Atrium Health Navicent Urges the Community to Stay Safe this Halloween

10.27.2022

Halloween is an exciting night for children as little super heroes, princesses and others race to fill buckets of candy in neighborhoods across the United States. Pediatricians from Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital want to help your children stay safe, and have offered several tips to keep the holiday full of treats — and no tricks — this year. “Halloween can be lots of fun, especially if you keep safety in mind,” said Dr.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Recognizing Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month

10.24.2022

Knowing what to do in an emergency can help save lives Atrium Health Navicent invites the community to learn more about sudden cardiac arrests this month, and the broad impact they have across our community. A sudden cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops beating due to a problem with the heart’s electrical system.

Atrium Health Navicent Employee Giving Program Awards $198,000 in Grants to Benefit Central Georgia Communities

10.18.2022

Since inception, the program has awarded more than $9 million to healthcare charities and programs Atrium Health Navicent’s employee giving program, Healthcare Employees Achieving Tomorrow (H.E.A.T.), has awarded 22 grants to health care charities and programs totaling $198,089. The grant funds directly impact central Georgia communities though the provision of scholarships, food and mentorship for children, mental health prescription assistance, wheelchair ramps, cancer survivorship services, health care support, dental care, home fire relief and more. “Atrium Health Navicent employees know the tremendous amount of work we do each day to positively impact the lives of our patients and their families.