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Surgeon Uses Innovative Technique to Repair Premature Infant's GI Tract

1.29.2020

Procedure First of Its Kind in Georgia, One of 26 Globally Mariha Spencer of Warner Robins, Ga. was approximately six months pregnant with her first child, Amillia, when she learned her daughter had a rare congenital defect, known as esophageal atresia, which is characterized by an improper or absent connection between the esophagus and stomach that makes feeding impossible. The abnormality makes it impossible for the affected child to eat, and often requires a series of corrective surgeries to be performed soon after the birth of the child.

Is Your Heart as Healthy as it Could Be?

1.28.2020

>i> Join Atrium Health Navicent for Heart Fest 2020 this February, American Heart Month According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The CDC estimates 647,000 people in the U.S. die of heart disease each year - approximately one in every four deaths.

Douglas Brewer, M.D. Named Chief Medical Officer of Navicent Health Baldwin

1.28.2020

Brewer Brings Over 25 Years of Experience as Local Colorectal Surgeon Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas Brewer, M.D. as the hospital's chief medical officer. Dr.

Navicent Health, Regional Partners Host Conference to End Human Trafficking

1.23.2020

Community Partners Address Collaborative Regional Solutions Human trafficking is a is a modern-day form of slavery and a nationwide public health and civil rights crisis. Its victims and survivors are everywhere, with communities in central Georgia being no exception.

Navicent Health Experts Offer Cold-Weather Tips for Families

1.21.2020

As part of Atrium Health Navicent's ongoing commitment to community safety and preparedness, the health system asks those in our community to ensure they are prepared for winter weather. Atrium Health Navicent's Safety, Emergency Management and Physical Environment Manager Steve Ramsey offers the following tips to ensure you and your family are prepared for inclement winter weather: Have a qualified HVAC service person check your heating system before cold weather sets in.

Healthy Dates Calendar, February, 2020

1.20.2020

2/1 - Save Your Heart Health Fair, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., Central Georgia Technical College Bldg H (3300 Macon Tech Drive, Macon), www.navicenthealth.org for details 2/1 - Prepared Childbirth Class, 9 a.m., 478. 633.BABY or https://navicenthealth.org/service-center/women-s-services-navicent-health/beginnings-classes to register, $50.00 fee / prepayment required 2/4 - Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent (3351 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.201.6500 for details 2/4 - Men to Men Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., Wellness Center, Atrium Health Navicent (3797 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.633.6349 for details 2/6 - Empower Seniors Fall Risk Screenings, Wellness Center, Atrium Health Navicent (3797 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.633.8507 to register for a screening time 2/7 - Stop the Bleed training class, 10 a.m., 478.633.1530 to register for this free class 2/10 - Prostate Cancer 101, 12 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.8537 for reservations 2/11 - Smoking Cessation Class, 6 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.2614 for details 2/12 - Caring for the Caregiver, a support group for family caregivers, 1 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.2020 for details 2/12 - Ribbons of Hope Cancer Support Group, 1 p.m.

Navicent Health Director to Serve on National Quality Award Committee

1.14.2020

Selection Speaks to Atrium Health Navicent's Quality & Excellence Denecka Randolph, System Director of Accreditation Improvement for Atrium Health Navicent, has served on the 2019 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. The Baldridge Performance Excellence Program, which provides value to U.S. organizations and the nation's economy, is successful thanks to the dedicated efforts of volunteers like Randolph.

Navicent Health's Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders Among Most Influential Georgians

1.13.2020

CEO Selected by Georgia Trend Magazine for Third Time Dr. Ninfa M.

Trauma Physicians at Navicent Health Encourage New Years Safety

12.26.2019

Healthy Dates Calendar, January 2020

12.16.2019

1/7 - Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent (3351 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.201.6500 for information 1/7 - Men to Men Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., Wellness Center, Atrium Health Navicent (3797 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.633.6349 for information 1/8 - Caring for the Caregiver, a support group for family caregivers, 1 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.2020 for information 1/8 - Ribbons of Hope Cancer Support Group, 1 p.m.