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Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Motorists to ‘Share the Road’ with Safety in Mind

5.31.2022

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month As the summer travel season begins, Atrium Health Navicent physicians urge motorists to “Share the Road” with motorcyclists and for motorcycle riders to take steps to prevent injuries. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and also Trauma Awareness Month.

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Designated a Level III Emergency Cardiac Care Center

5.26.2022

Designation recognizes the hospital’s excellence in cardiac care The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Office of Cardiac Care has designated Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin as a Level III Emergency Cardiac Care Center, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to excellence in emergency cardiac care. “This designation is a reflection of Atrium Health Navicent’s commitment to provide patients with high-quality health care close to home,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “We’re constantly innovating in our drive for excellence, and to improve access for care across central and south Georgia.” Established in 2017, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Office of Cardiac Care seeks to improve survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and heart attacks through quality improvement, benchmarking and guidelines supported by standardized data collection. Hospitals that meet certain criteria are designated as Emergency Cardiac Care Centers.

Lower Your Skin Cancer Risk with Safety Tips from Atrium Health Navicent

5.24.2022

1 in 5 people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime While spending time outdoors is a great way to be physically active, get vitamin D, reduce stress and have fun, physicians at Atrium Health Navicent caution that too much unprotected sun exposure can be dangerous. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to remind individuals to be sun-safe when planning summer activities.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Observing National Stroke Month in May

5.17.2022

Central Georgians are at an increased risk of stroke Atrium Health Navicent invites the community to observe National Stroke Month during May by learning to recognize and react to the signs of stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds.

Atrium Health Navicent to Raise Awareness for Trauma Care Through Training, Blood Drive and Trauma Survivors Day Ceremony

5.16.2022

Trauma Awareness Month is observed each May Atrium Health Navicent is raising awareness for trauma care this May by celebrating trauma survivors, holding educational events and community training, and hosting a blood drive. Atrium Heath Navicent The Medical Center is central and south Georgia’s only adult Level I trauma center verified by the American College of Surgeons and one of only five adult Level I trauma centers in the state.

Atrium Health Navicent’s Dr. Patrice Walker Named to National “75 Black Healthcare Leaders to Know” in 2022 List

5.12.2022

Walker was appointed as Atrium Health Navicent’s first black, female chief medical officer in 2019 Becker’s Hospital Review has named Atrium Health Navicent Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrice Walker to the publication’s “75 Black Healthcare Leaders to Know” in 2022 list.

Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health to Combine

5.11.2022

Complementary Capabilities will Advance Patient Outcomes, Health Equity and Medical Breakthroughs Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health announced today their plans to come together to create a leading health and wellness delivery system to best meet patients’ needs by redefining how, when and where care is delivered. The organizations cited their complementary strengths, diverse experiences and enhanced capabilities as key enablers to improve lives. “The world of healthcare as we know it is changing at warp speed – and it is rapidly becoming more digital, personalized, scientific and complex,” said Eugene A.

Atrium Health Navicent Updates Visitor Restrictions to Extend Visiting Hours

5.10.2022

Health system remains committed to proactively protecting central Georgians from COVID-1 Atrium Health Navicent has chosen to modify certain portions of its visitation policy to extend visiting hours and adjust other guidelines. These changes are effective Tuesday, May 10, 2022, and only visitors described below will be permitted into Atrium Health Navicent facilities.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Women to Prioritize Their Health During National Women’s Health Week

5.10.2022

The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing May 8-14 as National Women’s Health Week. Beginning on Mother’s Day each year, this week serves as a reminder for women to take care of themselves and to make their health a priority.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Thanking Nurses During National Nurses Week

5.5.2022

The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing National Nurses Week by thanking the health care system’s more than 2,000 nurses for their tireless dedication and the exceptional patient care they provide every day. National Nurses Week is held annually, beginning on May 6 (RN Recognition Day) and ending on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is recognized as the founder of the modern nursing profession.