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Atrium Health Peyton Anderson Cancer Center Earns National Rectal Cancer Accreditation

3.16.2022

Atrium Health Navicent’s facility is the only cancer center in Georgia to hold NAPRC accreditation Atrium Health Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, has earned a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. The cancer center, an Atrium Health Navicent facility, is the first in Georgia to receive NAPRC accreditation.

Atrium Health Navicent Resumes Family Birth Center Tours

3.7.2022

Groups will be limited in size. Appointments are required After a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Atrium Health Navicent Family Birth Center has resumed offering tours to expectant parents. “Tours allow patients to have more peace of mind in planning for the arrival of their new addition, offering a sneak peak at labor and delivery suites, where they’ll report to OB assessment and more,” said Debra Riley, assistant vice president for Atrium Health Navicent Patient Care Services. “With the decrease in local COVID-19 cases, we’re glad to resume offering tours.” Tours will comply with Atrium Health Navicent’s COVID-19 Safe Visitor Restrictions.

Two Atrium Health Navicent Leaders Named to National 67 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know in 2022 List

3.2.2022

Atrium Health Navicent Peach CEO Laura Gentry and Monroe County Hospital CEO Lorraine Smith have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 67 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know in 2022 list. The national list features rural hospital chief executive officers who are leading small, but strong institutions and have worked tirelessly to serve patients throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Celebrate Free Pancake Day on March 1 to Support Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

2.28.2022

In celebration of Children’s Miracle Network Hospital’s 39th anniversary and IHOP’s 17th Annual Free Pancake Day, IHOP will host the largest pancake party in the country on Tuesday, March 1. The celebration will allow guests to enjoy a free* short stack of original buttermilk pancakes between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital Celebrates Third Birthday

2.24.2022

The region’s only dedicated pediatric hospital celebrates its 3rd year of caring for children in central and south Georgia while expanding services to more children and their families In the three years since Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital (BKOCH) opened its doors on February 25, 2019, central and south Georgia’s only dedicated pediatric hospital has made strides in enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient care and education. When the children’s hospital opened its doors three years ago, inpatient children’s services were consolidated under one roof, providing opportunities for expansion to better serve children in need.

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center to Host Blood Drive

2.18.2022

The American Red Cross is reporting a dangerously low blood supply and has issued a call for blood donation.A blood drive is being held at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center on Monday, Feb. 21 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code “NAVH.” Free parking is available for donors in the green parking deck accessed via Hemlock Street.

Atrium Health Navicent Executive Named to National List of 50 Community Hospital CFOs to Know in 2022

2.17.2022

Judy Ware, Atrium Health Navicent’s chief financial officer for Rural Health, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “50 Community Hospital CFOs to Know” in 2022. The national list features community hospital chief financial officers who have demonstrated a legacy of strong leadership and are guiding their organizations through a new transformation in health care delivery, especially in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Atrium Health Navicent is committed to innovation and strategies that improve access to health care, making it easier to receive high quality care close to home.

Atrium Health Navicent Expands “Hospital at Home” Virtual Care to Include Pediatric Patients

2.16.2022

Hospital at Home allows pediatric COVID-19 and diabetes patients to receive remote monitoring For the last year, patients diagnosed with COVID-19 have been able to receive hospital-level treatment in the comfort of their own homes thanks to Atrium Health Navicent’s innovative virtual Hospital at Home COVID Monitoring Program. The program, which is designed to protect the patient’s health, the health of others, and prevent further spread of the virus, has now expanded to include pediatric patients and pediatric diabetes patients, providing equal access to care to all children.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Observing American Heart Month

2.15.2022

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center’s accredited heart care programs and cardiac rehabilitation programs help heart patients live their best lives The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent in observing American Heart Month, a time for everyone to learn how to be heart-healthy and to learn more about how individuals with heart conditions can live their best lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Breast Milk Depot at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital Celebrates One Year

2.10.2022

Nearly 15,000 ounces of milk have been donated by local mothers Since opening on Feb. 11, 2021, the milk depot at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital has collected 14,891 ounces of local donor breast milk, enough to provide nutrition for as many as 59,564 premature babies in need. One ounce of breast milk can provide nutrition for as many as four premature babies.