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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.

Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent Urge Caution During Hunting Season

10.22.2024

Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent encourage hunters of all ages to observe proper safety precautions to minimize the risk of common injuries this hunting season. U.S.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Community to Get Flu Shots in October

10.21.2024

Influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization or death. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza is to get vaccinated every flu season.

Tips for a smooth health insurance enrollment

10.18.2024

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5 tips for choosing a health insurance plan

10.18.2024

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It’s Medicare Annual Open Enrollment. Here’s what you need to know

10.18.2024

h3{ margin-top: 1.5rem; } Enrolling and understanding Medicare coverage may seem like a stressful task. However, educating yourself about what to expect during enrollment can help simplify the process.