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New Partnership Expands Access to Pediatric Infectious Disease Experts for Patients at Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

3.2.2021

Innovative virtual consultations bring care closer to home Patients at Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital (BKOCH) are benefitting from a new virtual pediatric infectious disease consultation partnership with Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. “This program is one of several virtual health initiatives recently implemented as part of the strategic combination between experts in Macon and Charlotte,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “These programs are dramatically improving access to high-quality, reasonably priced care while elevating health, hope and healing for all.” Physicians at Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital now can request a virtual consultation from a team of experts working on Levine Children’s Pediatric Infectious Disease Team. Utilizing a “computer on wheels” equipped with a webcam, specialists at Levine Children’s Hospital can consult face-to-face with BKOCH physicians, patients and their families. “Patients and their family members are able to ask questions and hear the consulting doctor’s recommendations directly,” said Dr.

Atrium Health Navicent to Open Drive-thru COVID-19 Vaccination Site

3.1.2021

Vaccinations are available by appointment as supply allows Atrium Health Navicent will open a drive-thru vaccination site outside the Family Health Center, located at 3780 Eisenhower Parkway in Macon, on Wednesday as part of the health system’s commitment to help slow the spread of COVID-19 through public vaccination services. “We’re proud to open this drive-thru vaccination site and encourage everyone to get a COVID-19 vaccine when they’re able,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “Expanding access to the vaccines is another way that Atrium Health Navicent is on the front line of the pandemic fight, improving our community’s health and wellness, elevating hope and advancing healing for all.” Vaccines will be available by appointment for individuals who qualify under phase 1a+ of Georgia’s priority distribution plan. Phase 1a+ includes first responders, healthcare workers and those who are at least 65 years old.

Atrium Health Navicent partners with Macon Housing Authority to provide COVID-19 vaccines to senior residents

2.23.2021

Vaccination events provide access to all qualified 1A+ Macon Housing Authority residents Atrium Health Navicent has partnered with the Macon Housing Authority (MHA) to provide on-site COVID-19 vaccination services for senior residents, many of whom may not otherwise have an opportunity to receive a vaccine due to transportation or other social determinants which might preclude them from accessing preventative care. “We are proud to partner with the Macon Housing Authority to remove barriers and improve access to COVID-19 vaccines for many of our community’s most vulnerable senior residents,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “During such a devastating pandemic, this partnership is another example of how we’re working to improve our community’s health and wellness, elevate hope and advance healing for all.” More than 40 people received vaccines Friday at the partnership’s first vaccination location, the Dempsey Apartments in downtown Macon. Future MHA vaccination sites will be announced in the coming days.

Jvion and Treks Health Announced as Winners in 2020 Georgia Healthcare Innovation Challenge

2.4.2021

Entrepreneurs Invited to Beta Test with Healthcare Companies MACON, GA (Friday, October 30, 2020) – Navicent Health – in partnership with Atlanta Tech Village, Georgia HIMSS and TAG Digital Health – has announced the winners of the 2020 Georgia Healthcare Innovation Challenge (GHIC). The challenge wrapped up on October 29 at a forward-pitch competition where seven finalists presented for the opportunity to conduct beta tests with Navicent Health and TC2.

Physicians at Navicent Health Encourage New Year’s Safety

12.29.2020

physicians-at-navicent-health-encourage-new-year-s-safety From Fireworks Injuries to COVID Prevention, Celebrate Safely MACON, GA (Tuesday, December 29, 2020) – According to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 7,300 people sought emergency care for injuries related to fireworks, including sparklers and bottle rockets, in 2019. Children under five years of age were the most likely to be treated in emergency rooms for firework-related injuries, and teens ages 15-19 were the second most likely.

Breast Care Center, Navicent Health Accredited by American College of Surgeons

11.20.2020

Designation is Highest Honor from National Consortium of Breast Centers MACON, GA (Wednesday, November 18, 2020) – The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC,) a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted three-year accreditation to Breast Care Center, Navicent Health (BCCNH). To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, BCCNH demonstrated compliance with the NAPBC standards that look at a center’s leadership, clinical services, research, community outreach, professional education and quality improvement.

Rudolph Jones, MD Celebrates 100th Birthday at Carlyle Place, Navicent Health

11.13.2020

* ** MEDIA ADVISORY * * * http://navicent2020.airtight.io/community/single_news/rudolph-jones-md-celebrates-100th-birthday-at-carlyle-place-navicent-health WHAT: Rudolph Jones, MD has celebrated his 100th birthday! Dr.

28th Annual Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll Goes Virtual

11.9.2020

Annual Race Benefitting Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital to Be Held December 4-6 The 28th Annual Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll - benefiting Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, Navicent Health - will take place virtually this year, and is scheduled to be held December 4-6. ""For the past 28 years, thousands of runners have come to race in downtown Macon in support of our children's hospital. Although we truly wish we could kick off the holiday season by racing together again this year, Navicent Health is committed to supporting COVID Safe behaviors.

Celebrate a COVID Safe Halloween

10.26.2020

Doctors from Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital Offer Safety Tips Halloween is traditionally a fun night for children across the U.S., but the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has left parents wondering if they should celebrate this year, and if so, how to celebrate safely. Pediatricians from Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, Navicent Health offer tips to celebrate a COVID Safe Halloween. ""It's important to create as much normalcy for children as possible, while also taking steps to protect them from COVID-19.

No Need for an Appointment! Walk In for Your Mammogram!

10.12.2020

Navicent Health to Host Annual ""Mammo Marathon"" Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the U.S. and affects those of every ethnicity and socioeconomic background. According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.