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Join Atrium Health Navicent in Observing Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month

9.22.2021

The treatment of Atrial Fibrillation is important for the prevention of strokes Atrium Health Navicent invites the community to observe Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month during September by learning about the condition which affects 2.7 million Americans. Atrial Fibrillation, often called AFIB, is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley Named to Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Diversity Leaders List

9.21.2021

List honors top healthcare executives influencing policy and care delivery models across the country Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the magazine’s 2021 Top 25 Diversity Leaders in Healthcare. The Top Diversity Leaders award honors top healthcare executives from diverse backgrounds and the organizations influencing policy and care delivery models across the country. “To most effectively serve patients and the community, our teams must include multiple voices that represent differing points of view and individuals from a variety of backgrounds,” Finley said. “At Atrium Health Navicent, our first culture commitment is ‘to create a space where we all belong.’ To do that, we must include diverse viewpoints and endeavor to reach the underserved so we can truly improve our community’s health and wellness, elevate hope and advance healing for all.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Observing Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

9.20.2021

Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women . In observance of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Atrium Health Navicent encourages women to learn the risk factors and symptoms of ovarian cancer.

Atrium Health Navicent Employee Giving Program Awards $189,000 in Grants to Benefit Central Georgia Communities

9.16.2021

Since inception, the program has awarded more than $9 million in grants to healthcare charities and programs Atrium Health Navicent’s employee giving program, Healthcare Employees Achieving Tomorrow (H.E.A.T.) recently awarded 23 grants to healthcare charities and programs totaling $189,000. The grant funds directly impact central Georgia communities through the provision of scholarships, food and literacy supplies for children, mental health prescription assistance, wheelchair ramps, cancer survivorship services, healthcare support, dental care and more. “Atrium Health Navicent employees know the tremendous work we do each day to touch, change and save lives.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Observing Pediatric Obesity Awareness Month

9.15.2021

Health system seeks to decrease childhood obesity in Central Georgia In observance of Pediatric Obesity Awareness Month, Atrium Health Navicent encourages parents to make healthy eating habits and exercise a priority for their children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 14.4 million children and adolescents in the U.S. suffer from obesity, and 19.3 percent of children are considered obese.

Atrium Health Invests in Teammate Compensation, Increases Minimum Wage

9.13.2021

Health system announces increases to base pay, critical staffing pay and one-time patient care bonuses As part of Atrium Health’s commitment to offering market competitive compensation and benefits programs, the health system is investing $180 million into teammate compensation across the health system, providing annual merit pay increases two months early, resulting in increases to base pay and critical staffing pay, and one-time patient care bonuses for Atrium Health Navicent teammates. Additionally, Atrium Health Navicent is increasing its minimum wage to $12.50 per hour and also raising pay for key clinical roles such as nurses and respiratory therapists.

COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available at Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care West Macon and Atrium Health Navicent Children’s Care Downtown Macon

9.7.2021

Vaccines have been approved for use in individuals aged 12 and older Public COVID-19 vaccination services are now available at two Atrium Health Navicent physicians’ office locations, the health system announced on Tuesday. Vaccines for adults and children aged 12 and older are available at the following locations: · Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care West Macon, 3780 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon · Atrium Health Navicent Children’s Care Downtown Macon, 744 First Street, Macon Vaccine-only appointments are available, but vaccines are also offered for eligible patients during their office visit.

Atrium Health Navicent Offers Monoclonal Antibody Treatments for COVID-19

9.2.2021

The outpatient, one-time therapy is effective in preventing symptoms from worsening and helping prevent disease progression that might otherwise require hospitalization Atrium Health Navicent is now offering outpatient COVID-19 monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments at five central Georgia locations. If administered within the first week of COVID-19 symptoms onset, the one-time therapy is highly effective in neutralizing the virus and preventing symptoms from worsening, helping prevent progression of the disease that might otherwise require hospitalization.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Patients to Consider Virtual, Primary and Urgent Care Options for Non-Emergency Care

8.30.2021

Physicians urge patients to seek out the best care option for their needs With the local rise of COVID-19 cases and subsequent increase in hospital emergency room patient volumes, Atrium Health Navicent encourages patients to consider virtual, primary and urgent care options for non-emergency care. In the event of an emergency, patients should call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Advise the Community to Catch Up on Recommended Vaccinations in Observance of National Immunization Awareness Month

8.27.2021

National Immunization Awareness Month is observed each August Join Atrium Health Navicent in observing National Immunization Awareness Month by helping spread the word about the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and increasing local cases, Atrium Health Navicent physicians urge everyone aged 12 and older to be vaccinated against the deadly virus.