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Newborn at Navicent Health Celebrated as First Tax Day Baby Wins $1,529 for College

7.17.2020

One Georgia Baby Born in 2020 to Win $5,529 College Savings Contribution For the second time this year, Atrium Health Navicent is celebrating its first "Tax Day Baby" with a contribution toward her college savings. Annie and Adam Stuart welcomed baby June on Wednesday, July 15 at 1:18 a.m., and she was awarded $1,529 for her Path2College 529 Plan. "Adam and I both work in education.

Collaborative Partners Bring Virtual Care Options to Midstate

7.16.2020

Virtual Patient Observation Enhances Patient Safety and Care When Charlotte-based Atrium Health and Macon, Ga.-based Atrium Health Navicent announced their strategic combination in January 2019, one primary objective of the partnership was to improve the depth and breadth of services offered to healthcare consumers in the Georgia market, particularly in the area of virtual care. At that time, the two health systems announced that Atrium Health would invest capital and work with Atrium Health Navicent's clinical experts to enhance services, particularly implementing innovative treatment models like virtual care and telepsychiatry to create the next generation of healthcare for Georgians.

Navicent Health Improves COVID-19 Lab Testing through Lean Six Sigma

7.13.2020

Study Published in ISE Magazine's July Issue ISE Magazine has included in its July issue a study entitled "Tackling COVID-19 Lab Testing Delays with Lean Six Sigma" by Casey Bedgood, certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Accreditation Optimization Officer for Atrium Health Navicent. The study examines the benefits of applying the principles of Lean Six Sigma, when faced with disruptions such as a global pandemic, in order to improve efficiency while meeting consumer needs. "Disruptions such as COVID-19 require leaders to think differently, create new ways of doing business quickly, break from old traditions without excuse and accelerate changes that usually fester for long periods of time without outside influence.

Navicent Health Updates Essential Visitation Policy in Light of Increasing Cases

7.10.2020

Visitors Arriving at Atrium Health Navicent Facilities Should Be Masked As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases surge in Georgia, Atrium Health Navicent has returned to pre-COVID patient volumes across its health system. After careful review of its policies and local novel coronavirus (COVID-19) data, Atrium Health Navicent has chosen to modify certain portions of its essential visitation policy.

This is #whyImask

7.9.2020

Social Challenge Encourages Proper Masking Amid COVID-19 Concerns As the number of positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases increase statewide, it is imperative that Georgians continue to practice COVID Safe habits, including proper hand hygiene, social distancing and proper masking. In order to encourage proper masking among young people, the primary age group currently testing positive for COVID-19, Atrium Health Navicent has launched the #whyImask social media challenge.

COVID-19 Cases Dramatically Increasing in Georgia, Particularly Among Young People

7.8.2020

Masking, Social Distancing Imperative at this Time Like many health systems across the state, over the past week Atrium Health Navicent has seen a dramatic increase in the number of people coming to be tested for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at Atrium Health Navicent facilities, which include physician practices, urgent care centers and hospitals. Of those coming to be tested, Atrium Health Navicent has unfortunately seen an increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19. "We are very concerned that the majority of those testing positive recently are younger than those who have tested positive in the past.

Navicent Health Updates Essential Visitation Policy to Accommodate Patients, Loved Ones

7.1.2020

As the state of Georgia continues its limited, phased reopening process, Atrium Health Navicent has returned to pre-COVID patient volumes across its health system. After careful review of its policies and local novel coronavirus (COVID-19) data, Atrium Health Navicent has chosen to modify certain portions of its essential visitation policy.

Celebrate Independence Day Safely, Especially during COVID-19

6.30.2020

Fireworks Injuries Drastically Increase in Weeks Surrounding July 4 Each year, it is important for individuals and families to exercise caution when celebrating Independence Day, with the intent of avoiding injuries that are commonly related to the holiday. This year, however, increased attention to safety precautions is important to avoid illness related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). "Independence Day is one of the highlights of the summer, a weekend to enjoy cookouts with family, time on the water or fireworks celebrations.

Direct Your State Tax Dollars to Your Local Hospital

6.24.2020

HEART Program Funds Local Hospitals throughout Central Georgia Residents of central Georgia have the opportunity to support their local hospital by contributing to Georgia's Rural Hospital Organization Tax Credit. By participating in the program, residents can direct their tax dollars to support local hospitals, including the following: Medical Center of Peach County, Atrium Health Navicent Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Monroe County Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent Partner Putnam General Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent Partner Local residents may raise a combined total of $4 million for their local hospital. "Georgia's rural hospitals have faced a financial crisis in recent years, putting rural Georgians at risk of losing access to local healthcare.

Announcing Lake Country Gastroenterology, Navicent Health Baldwin

6.22.2020

New Practice Provides GI Services, Close to Home Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is pleased to announce the grand opening of Milledgeville's new gastroenterology (GI) clinic - Lake Center Gastroenterology, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin (LCG). LCG offers high quality GI services, close to home, to treat conditions including but not limited to the following: Colon cancer Digestive diseases Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Iron-deficiency anemia Liver disease and hepatology Pancreatic diseases Douglas Lowe, Ii, MD and Sateesh Prakash, MD provide services at LCG, located at 681 W.