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Two Years Later: How Advocate Health is Redefining Care

12.18.2024

Two years after forming the nation’s third-largest not-for-profit integrated health system, Advocate Health is demonstrating its commitment to not only improve, but also transform care for patients and communities. Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health came together in December 2022, forming Advocate Health, with the goal of establishing clinical preeminence and safety, advancing learning and discovery, building a next-generation workforce, improving affordability, advancing health equity and leading environmental sustainability. “Two years ago, we set out on an ambitious journey to transform how health care is delivered,” said Advocate Health CEO Eugene A.

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Sleep Center Receives National Reaccreditation

12.11.2024

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Sleep Center has received a five-year reaccreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). The reaccreditation covers all types of sleep testing offered at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin, including in-center polysomnography, multiple sleep latency testing, maintenance of wakefulness testing, and home sleep apnea testing.

Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent Offer Tips for Toy and Gift Safety

12.10.2024

One of the most magical moments of the holiday season is watching as children smile in delight while unwrapping toys and gifts. Pediatricians at Atrium Health Levine Children's Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital encourage gift givers to exercise caution when selecting presents for young children.

Atrium Health Navicent to Provide Ambulance Service to Wilkinson County

12.9.2024

Atrium Health Navicent will begin providing emergency medical services (EMS) for Wilkinson County on Jan. 1, 2025. Wilkinson County commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve a proposal from Atrium Health Navicent following a detailed and thorough selection process.

Community Invited to Attend Tree Lighting Event at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

12.4.2024

The community is invited to join Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, for an annual holiday tradition, “A Night of Lights,” the lighting of the Children’s Tree and the debut of a new holiday feature.

Holly Jolly Shoppe Accepts Donations to Benefit Patients at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

12.3.2024

The Holly Jolly Shoppe, sponsored by the Navicent Health Foundation, is open for the 2024 holiday season and is accepting donations from community organizations. Donations are used to provide distraction and therapeutic play for children receiving treatment at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital.

Tips from Atrium Health Navicent Will Help You Deck the Halls with Safety in Mind

11.30.2024

‘Tis the season to deck the halls and get festive with holiday decor. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, during the holiday season, there are about 160 decorating-related injuries each day.

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.