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With Recent Unseasonable Increase in RSV Cases, Atrium Health Navicent Shares Prevention Tips

6.2.2021

Premature and very young infants are most at risk for RSV infection Medical professionals, both nationally and at Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health, have noted an unseasonal increase in the number of babies diagnosed with the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, better known as RSV. RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms and is most prevalent in Georgia during the fall and winter months.

Atrium Health Navicent Recognizes Nurses with 6th Annual Nursing Excellence Awards

5.28.2021

In recognition of the contribution of nurses to our community’s health and wellness, Atrium Health Navicent has recognized 12 nurses with the 6th annual Friends of Nursing Excellence Awards. Awards were not presented in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Atrium Health Navicent Partners with Macon Housing Authority, Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council Inc. to Provide COVID-19 Vaccines

5.27.2021

Mobile Team Takes Vaccines to Residents As part of a commitment to help provide equitable access to healthcare, Atrium Health Navicent has partnered with the Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council Inc. and the Macon Housing Authority to provide COVID-19 vaccines. “At this phase in the pandemic, it’s especially vital that we bridge barriers to provide vaccine access to individuals who may have difficulty traveling to a vaccine site,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “We’re thankful for community partnerships which extend our reach, improve vaccine access and ensure that anyone who wishes to receive a vaccine can be afforded that opportunity.” Atrium Health Navicent’s mobile vaccine team provided vaccines at Bowden Homes, Grove Park and Davis Homes this week. “Once again, Macon Housing Authority is proud to partner with Atrium Health Navicent and the Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) to make COVID vaccines available to hundreds of MHA and EOC customers,” said Macon Housing Authority CEO Mike Austin. “Through the collaboration, Atrium Health Navicent will be able to deliver and administer this important vaccine to many individuals and families.” The mobile vaccine team also has been visiting the housing authority’s senior towers since February, providing COVID-19 protection to senior residents. “The Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council Inc. is excited about our partnership with Atrium Health Navicent to bring vaccines to MHA sites,” said Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council CEO Sarita Hill. Atrium Health Navicent’s public vaccination services are also available by appointment at the following locations: - Medical Center of Peach County, Navicent Health - The Wellness Center, Navicent Health - Navicent Health Baldwin To make an appointment, visit www.CovidsafeGA.org or call 478-633-SAFE (7233).

Navicent Health Foundation Grants, Atrium Health Navicent Partnerships to Provide Health Career Internships for College, High School Students

5.27.2021

Grants to Provide Health Career Experience for College, High School Students Navicent Health Foundation has approved grants totaling $60,000 over three years to fund internships providing local high school and college students experience in the healthcare field. “Atrium Health Navicent is excited to partner with Wesleyan College, Hutchings College and Career Academy and the Navicent Health Foundation to help train the healthcare workforce of tomorrow and prepare these students to be competitive in the job market upon their graduation,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “These partnerships are examples of how Atrium Health Navicent is working to help ensure a brighter future not just for students enrolled in these programs, but also for the central Georgia economy through helping provide a trained workforce for years to come.” The Atrium Health Navicent and Wesleyan College Key Internship Program will allow students to gain paid clinical or non-clinical health career experience. College juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for acceptance into the program.

Atrium Health Navicent Encourages Summer Water Safety

5.26.2021

Drowning is a Leading Cause of Injury and Death for Children Aged 1 to 14 With summer starting and Georgia’s temperatures soaring, Atrium Health Navicent encourages the community to take care when cooling down in pools and natural bodies of water such as rivers, lakes and the ocean to reduce drowning risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is a leading cause of injury and death for young children aged 1 to 14.

Atrium Health Navicent Announces Key Executive Appointments

5.25.2021

Chief of Staff, President of Hospitals & Clinics and Assistant Vice President of Strategy, Innovation and Planning Named for Central Georgia Health System Atrium Health Navicent announced today three key executive appointments to market leadership roles on the Central and South Georgia Executive Team. · Cynthia “Cyndey” Busbee, MBA, CSSBB, has been named chief of staff and senior vice president for Communications, Public Affairs and Community Engagement. Busbee previously served as vice president of Public Affairs and Consumer Advocacy for the Macon market.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Raising ALS Awareness

5.25.2021

Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health Holds Monthly ALS Clinic The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent in raising awareness for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, during ALS Awareness Month this May. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

Vaccines Still Available for Georgians 12 and Older

5.21.2021

Vaccines Still Available for Georgians 12 and Older Atrium Health Navicent partnered with the Baldwin County School District to vaccinate students and school staff against COVID-19 during a special vaccination event on Friday at Navicent Health Baldwin. Due to cold storage requirements, Atrium Health Navicent is one of the few local providers of the Pfizer vaccine, the only shot currently approved for use in children as young as 12. “Atrium Health Navicent is proud to do our part to help make summer safer for these Baldwin County students, their families and school staff members by providing them with protection against COVID-19,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “Our partnerships with local schools and others in the community are helping to improve vaccine access, ensuring that anyone who wishes to receive a vaccine can be afforded that opportunity.

Celebration Held for Atrium Health Navicent Patient Unable to Attend College Graduation

5.20.2021

Fort Valley State University Graduate Received Degree at Atrium Health Navicent An Atrium Health Navicent patient who was unable to attend her college graduation due to hospitalization following a car crash was the guest of honor at a graduation celebration Wednesday night. Representatives from Fort Valley State University presented Asia Whitmore with her degree during a ceremony outside the Peyton Anderson Health Education Center.

Atrium Health Navicent Partners with Panhellenic Council for Saturday Peach County COVID-19 Vaccination Event

5.19.2021

Atrium Health Navicent is partnering with the Greater Warner Robins-National Panhellenic Council and local businesses to provide public COVID-19 vaccination services Saturday, May 22, at South Peach Park, 200 Murray Road in Fort Valley. The drive-thru vaccine clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.