News Room

Atrium Health Navicent Eases Masking and Visitor Policies Amid Decline in Respiratory Illnesses

3.26.2025

After observing a steady decrease in respiratory illness cases among our patients and teammates, beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, all Atrium Health Navicent locations are lifting temporary masking and visitor restrictions in place since January. Additionally, children 12 and under will again be able to visit area hospitals.

Atrium Health Navicent Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to be Aware of Toxic Household Items

3.19.2025

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital encourages the community to take note of potentially deadly household substances that could cause harm to children during National Poison Prevention Week, observed March 16-22, 2025. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), poisoning is the leading cause of unintentional injuryrelated deaths in the U.S.

Atrium Health Navicent Offers High School Students Opportunity to Learn About Health Careers

3.5.2025

Atrium Health Navicent is accepting applications for a program launched in 2024 that offers area high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to shadow health care workers and receive hands-on training for health care careers. The four-week Realizing and Encouraging Adolescents to pursue Careers in Healthcare (REACH) program includes weekly professional engagement and development activities, such as medical skills simulation, educational field trips, mentoring support from leaders and education about career opportunities at Atrium Health Navient.

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Milledgeville OB-GYN Clinic

3.4.2025

As part of Atrium Health Navicent’s commitment to improving maternal health and expanding access to quality health care, the health system is now offering obstetrics and gynecology services at a new clinic in Milledgeville. Members of the community joined Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin in celebrating the new Atrium Health Navicent Women’s Care OB/GYN Baldwin clinic with a ribbon cutting on March 5.

Atrium Health Navicent Launches New Mobile Mammography Screening Clinic

2.28.2025

Atrium Health Navicent held a ribbon cutting Thursday to celebrate a new mobile mammography coach that’s now expanding access to lifesaving cancer screenings by traveling to area workplaces, schools and more. “Taking lifesaving screening services into the community increases access, and helps ensure life — work, school, transportation or finding childcare — doesn’t prevent women from receiving a mammogram,” said Atrium Health Georgia Market President Delvecchio Finley. “The Atrium Health Navicent Mobile Mammography Coach will allow us to reach more women, detecting more cancers early when they’re easier to treat and outcomes are more favorable.” Since its debut in January, the 35-foot mobile mammography coach has already offered screening appointments and walk-up opportunities at Central Georgia Technical College, Jones County and Wilkinson County schools, and several businesses, including large industrial sites. Funded by a congressional spending allocation, the vehicle is also available to provide care at churches, neighborhoods and other convenient locations.

Women Should Continue Annual OB-GYN Visits Despite Changes in Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

2.26.2025

Atrium Health Navicent doctors urge women to continue to see an OB-GYN annually despite changes in cervical cancer screening guidelines. “We’ve learned more about how cervical cancer develops over time, and although annual Pap tests may not be needed, all women should have a yearly visit with an OB-GYN for other screenings and to discuss their health,” said Dr. Joanna Ortega, an Atrium Health Navicent OB-GYN. “During your yearly visit, your provider will talk with you about your reproductive health goals, any peri-menopause or menopause symptoms and discuss any urinary concerns such as incontinence.” The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimated that about 13,820 new cases of invasive cervical cancer would be diagnosed in the United States in 2024, leading to about 4,360 deaths.

Take a Walk with a Doc in Milledgeville this Month

2.13.2025

Lace up your sneakers and continue making strides toward better health! Join Baldwin County’s Walk with a Doc wellness group at 5 p.m.

Application Window Opens for Atrium Health Navicent’s Rise to Success Program

2.4.2025

Atrium Health Navicent is now accepting applications for the Rise to Success Program which since 2023 has been offering graduating high school seniors with part-time employment and tuition assistance as they pursue health care careers. Applications are due March 1.

Prioritize Heart Healthy Habits During American Heart Month

2.3.2025

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and, in recognition of American Heart Month, Atrium Health Navicent is hosting events to help individuals learn more about their personal risk and steps they can take to prevent the disease. “Making a few simple lifestyle changes can make an incredible impact on your heart health, both today and for years into the future,” said Dr. Patrick Kohtz, an Atrium Health Navicent cardiothoracic surgeon. “It’s also important that you take steps to assess your risk and have regular visits with your primary care provider who can refer you to a specialist if needed.

Atrium Health Navient Baldwin Offers Heart Health Information with Free Lunch n’ Learn

2.1.2025

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is offering the community an opportunity to learn about heart health in the next session of its recurring Lunch n’ Learn series. The next Lunch n’ Learn will be held at 11 a.m.