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Atrium Health Navicent Urges Individuals to Learn their Lung Cancer Risk, Quit Smoking

11.25.2024

In observance of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Atrium Health Navicent encourages smokers to commit to quitting and is raising awareness for lifesaving lung screenings, which can detect cancer earlier, when it’s easier to treat. Smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, which causes 1 in 5 cancer deaths.

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Achieves Pathway to Excellence Designation

11.21.2024

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin has received the prestigious Pathway to Excellence Program designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. Pathway to Excellence is the premier designation for healthy work environments and recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate a commitment to establishing the foundation of a healthy workplace for staff. “Patients benefit from the highest quality of care when our nurses have professional development opportunities, a safe work environment and supportive leadership dedicated to their success,” said Atrium Health Navicent Chief Nurse Executive Tracey Blalock. “Congratulations to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin on achieving this designation!” Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is one of 11 Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Georgia and one of 231 in the nation.

Atrium Health Navicent Urges Community to Learn Their Diabetes Risk and Take Action Early

11.20.2024

Diabetes affects an estimated 38 million Americans, but 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it. With the condition becoming more and more prevalent, Atrium Health Navicent doctors urge the community to take steps to learn their diabetes risk and take action early, when it’s easier to prevent serious and life-threatening complications. “If discovered early, lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise, and medication can prevent so much of the damage diabetes can cause to a person’s body over a lifetime,” said Dr.

Atrium Health Navicent Now Offers Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy

11.18.2024

Atrium Health Navicent has introduced a new, minimally-invasive procedure used to diagnose lung cancer. The Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy procedure enables physicians to examine the airways of the lungs to diagnose lung cancer and other lung diseases such as infections and inflammatory conditions.

Atrium Health Navicent Peach Chief Nursing Officer Jill Hancock Receives National Award

11.14.2024

Jill Hancock, chief nursing officer at Atrium Health Navicent Peach, has been nationally recognized with the Pathway Nurse of the Year Nurse Leader Award by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The award honors exceptional nurse leaders from Pathway to Excellence-designated health systems worldwide, and recognizes individuals who exemplify professionalism, leadership and collaboration with their teams. “Jill is the epitome of a transformational leader, not just to her direct reports, but to other leaders and departments throughout Atrium Health Navicent Peach,” said Atrium Health Navicent Chief Nurse Tracey Blalock. “She is one of the most creative problem solvers, and she supports the efforts of our teammates daily.

Atrium Health Navicent Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Warner Robins Primary Care Clinic

11.13.2024

Members of the community joined Atrium Health Navicent in celebrating a ribbon cutting Wednesday for a new primary care clinic, Atrium Health Navient Primary Care Warner Robins. “We’re excited to expand our primary care service area to help residents of Houston County and the surrounding community to have easier access to high-quality care with Saturday and extended hours,” said Atrium Health Georgia Market President Delvecchio Finley. “Regular check-ups with a primary care provider, and having an ongoing health care relationship with a provider, are key to helping individuals and families live healthier, fuller lives.” Conveniently located at 113 Willie Lee Parkway in Warner Robins – just off Watson Boulevard – the clinic offers primary care for patients aged 2 and older, including preventative care and annual physicals; immunizations; same-day sick appointments; disease management for conditions such as diabetes, congestive heart failure and hypertension; x-rays; laboratory services and more. Occupational Medicine services include drug and breath alcohol testing; workers’ compensation evaluations, preemployment physicals, respirator fit testing and more.

Take a Walk with a Doc in Milledgeville this Fall

11.12.2024

Lace up your sneakers and take a few cool strides toward better health this fall! Join Baldwin County’s Walk with a Doc wellness group at 9 a.m.

Atrium Health Navicent and Mercer University School of Medicine Welcome Kurobe City Hospital Delegation for 20th Year

11.6.2024

Atrium Health Navicent and the Mercer University School of Medicine are hosting visitors this fall from Kurobe City Hospital for the 20th year of a unique medical exchange rooted in a 47-year sister city partnership between Macon-Bibb County and Kurobe, Japan. Each year since 2003 — with the exception of a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic — resident physicians, nurses and other health care providers from Kurobe City Hospital have visited Atrium Health Navicent and Mercer University, and physicians and nurses from Atrium Health Navicent and Mercer University have traveled to Kurobe City Hospital to share their knowledge and learn from their international counterparts.

Atrium Health Georgia Market President Named to Georgia Trend’s ‘GEORGIA 500’ List

11.1.2024

For a third year, Atrium Health Georgia Market President Delvecchio Finley has been included on Georgia Trend’s “GEORGIA 500” list of the state’s most influential leaders. The comprehensive list of local leaders who drive the economy across the state includes leaders ranging from the fields of agribusiness and education to aerospace, the arts, health care, the military, real estate and transportation.

Atrium Health Navicent Offers Tips for a Safe Halloween

10.29.2024

Halloween is an exciting night for children as little super heroes, princesses and pirates race to fill buckets of candy in neighborhoods across the United States. Pediatricians from Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital want to help your children stay safe, and have offered several tips to keep the holiday full of treats — and no tricks — this year. “Plan ahead now so that your family’s Halloween is filled with fun and not fright,” said Dr.