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Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Designated as Georgia Remote Treatment Stroke Center

8.8.2022

Designation recognizes the hospital’s excellence in serving the community through stroke emergency treatment The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Office of EMS and Trauma has designated Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin as a Remote Treatment Stroke Center, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to excellence in stroke care. “Atrium Health Navicent is committed to expanding access to lifesaving care close to home for all central and south Georgia residents, and our visitors,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “This designation is recognition of our teammates’ ongoing innovation and drive for excellence as we improve health and wellness, elevate hope and advance healing in each of the communities we serve.” To achieve the Remote Treatment Stroke Center designation, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin demonstrated that the hospital has implemented evidence-based best practices for caring for stroke patients and submitted data about timely treatment, improvement efforts, processes and policies. After reviewing the submitted materials, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Office of EMS and Trauma recognized Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin as an integral part of a comprehensive and growing stroke care system throughout the state.

Atrium Health Navicent’s ‘Walk with a Doc’ Program Receives Bike Walk Macon Mobility Maker Business Award

8.5.2022

In its third year, Atrium Health Navicent’s “Walk with a Doc” program was recently honored by Bike Walk Macon and recognized with the 2022 Macon Mobility Maker Business Award. “Walk with a Doc” encourages the community to achieve greater health and wellness by participating in regularly scheduled walks led by Atrium Health Navicent doctors in collaboration with our community partners including the MaconBibb County Parks and Recreation Department. First offered in 2019, the free walking program is designed for all fitness levels.

Dr. Warren Hutchings Receives Atrium Health Excellence in Diversity Award

8.3.2022

Award honors Atrium Health Navicent physician for advocacy for diversity, equity and inclusion Dr. Warren Hutchings, a family medicine physician at Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care West Macon, has been named the recipient of Atrium Health’s 2022 Excellence in Diversity Award.

Protect Vulnerable Adults and Children from Heat Related Illnesses this Summer

8.1.2022

If illness does occur, doctors at Atrium Health Navicent stand ready to help As temperatures soar, it is important to remember that children and the elderly are at high risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. With central and south Georgia experiencing high temperatures already this summer, Atrium Health Navicent physicians urge individuals of all ages to be mindful of heat-related illnesses that can be prevented with proper caution and care.

The Community is Invited to Celebrate Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day with a Blizzard to Support Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

7.27.2022

Buying a Blizzard® at participating central Georgia Dairy Queens® on Thursday, July 28, will do more than just treat your taste buds. The 18th annual Miracle Treat Day® will benefit Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, a Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Hospital®. “If you’ve been craving a cool treat to beat the summer heat, order a Blizzard on Thursday to help support the 46,000 children from across Georgia who receive medical treatment at Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital each year,” said Renee Bryan, Children’s Miracle Network coordinator for Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital. “We are thankful for the community’s generosity and local Dairy Queens’ support of Miracle Treat Day each year, as 100 percent of the funds raised throughout central Georgia benefit children treated at our hospital.” At least $1 per Blizzard purchased nationwide on Thursday will be donated to CMN Hospitals.

Atrium Health Navicent Calls Attention to Hepatitis on World Hepatitis Day

7.26.2022

Atrium Health Navicent invites the community to recognize World Hepatitis Day on July 28, and use the day to educate people about hepatitis infections and actions individuals can take to prevent these infections. Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, affects 354 million people worldwide and is most often caused by a virus.

Atrium Health Navicent Celebrates 14 Years of World Class Stroke Care

7.25.2022

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center achieves national recognition from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center has earned its 12th consecutive American Heart Association (AHA) “Get With the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus” Quality Achievement Award, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Stroke is the number five cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the U.S.

Atrium Health is “Best Place to Work” in U.S. for Women and Diverse Managers

7.19.2022

No. 1 on Diversity MBA Magazine’s annual list; also named “best in class” in five categories Atrium Health tops a new, national listing of best places to work. Diversity MBA Magazine’s 16th annual listing of “50 Out in Front: Best Places to Work for Women and Diverse Managers” recognizes the Charlotte-based health provider as the top employer in the U.S for 2022.

Get Ready to Return to Class with Back-to-School Tips from Atrium Health Navicent

7.19.2022

The long, lazy days of summer will soon give way to alarm clocks, lunch boxes and homework. Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent encourage parents to get a jump start on the transition from summer time to the school year by making sure their children are ready to get back into a routine.

Atrium Health Navicent Offers Tips to Protect Your Eyes and Skin this Summer

7.12.2022

While summer days are long and offer excellent opportunities for having fun outdoors, physicians at Atrium Health Navicent Ophthalmology Macon and Atrium Health Peyton Anderson Cancer Center encourage the community to protect their eyes and skin from the sun and harmful ultraviolet (UV) light. UV light is an invisible type of radiation that comes from the sun.