News Room

Navicent Health Awards Teen Volunteer Scholarships

8.15.2019

Don Faulk Teen Volunteer Scholarship Presented to Three Local Students On Wednesday, August 14, Atrium Health Navicent presented the 2019 Don Faulk Teen Volunteer Scholarship to three teen volunteers. The following recipients each received awards: $1,000 scholarship - Garrett Patterson Howard High School graduate (Bibb County), planning to study pre-med at Georgia State University 2,499 hours of service with 4 Main at The Medical Center, Navicent Health) $500 scholarship - Morgan Brown Covenant Academy graduate (Bibb County), planning to study nursing at Georgia Southern University 291 hours of service with General Pediatrics at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital $500 scholarship - Danielle Brown Covenant Academy graduate (Peach County), planning to study nursing at Georgia College & State University 191 hours of service with General Pediatrics and the Pediatric Emergency Center at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital The scholarships are awarded to students who have volunteered their time at Atrium Health Navicent through the health system's Teen Volunteer Program.

The Medical Center, Navicent Health Leads State in Innovative Pacemaker Implant Procedure

7.31.2019

Procedure Utilizes Heart's Natural Conduction System to Restore Rhythm The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) is again leading the way in innovative heart care, becoming the first hospital in the region to perform His-bundle pacing (HBP) procedures. Traditionally, pacemakers are implanted with a lead (wire) positioned to deliver the electrical impulses to the heart's right ventricle to regulate a slow or irregular heart rhythm.

Navicent Health Baldwin Congratulates Samuel M. Goodrich, M.D. Endowed Healthcare Scholarship Recipients

7.30.2019

Four Students Selected as 2019 Scholarship Award Winners On Thursday, July 25, four college students pursuing degrees in healthcare fields were presented the 11th annual Samuel M. Goodrich, M.D.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Nationally Certified

7.29.2019

AACVPR Recertification Awards Atrium Health Navicent's Commitment to Quality Heart Care Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Atrium Health Navicent (CRNH), a rehabilitation service offered through The Medical Center, Navicent Health for heart patients, recently received recertification status from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Through education, counseling and exercise, CRNH helps patients with, or at risk for, cardiovascular disease reach their optimal level of wellness and self-sufficiency. "Certification through AACVPR demonstrates Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation's continued effort to provide superior care for patients with heart disease.

Picture Perfect Care at Women's Imaging Center, Navicent Health Baldwin

7.28.2019

WHAT: Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is dedicated to providing world class care to the women of Milledgeville and surrounding communities, and will celebrate the grand opening of Women's Imaging, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin. The new imaging center provides women a convenient and comfortable setting for services including new 3D mammography, Dexa bone scans and ultrasound.

Healthy Dates Calendar, August 2019

7.22.2019

8/3 - 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 8/5 - Prepared Childbirth Class (Monday series - Aug. 5, 12, 19), 6:30 p.m., 478.633.BABY or https://navicenthealth.org/service-center/women-s-services-navicent-health/beginnings-classes to register, $50.00 fee / prepayment required 8/6 - Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent (3351 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.201.6500 for information 8/6 - Men to Men Prostate Cancer Support Group, 10 a.m., The Medical Center, Navicent Health (777 Hemlock Street, Macon), 478.633.6349 for information 8/7 - Angioscreen, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monroe Regional Medical Complex (120 North Lee St.

Celebrate DQ Miracle Treat Day with Beverly Knight Olson Childrens Hospital, Navicent Health

7.17.2019

Buying a Blizzard® treat at participating central Georgia Dairy Queens® on Thursday, July 25 - Miracle Treat Day® - will benefit Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, a Children's Miracle Network Hospital®. At least $1 per Blizzard® purchased nationwide on Thursday, July 25 will be donated to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals®.

Awan Named Top 100 Healthcare Leader by International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare

7.10.2019

Atrium Health Navicent's Chief Information & Digital Officer Recognized Nationally for Leadership Atrium Health Navicent's Chief Information and Digital Officer Omer Awan has been named a Top 100 Healthcare Leader by the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare (IFAH) for his contributions in the areas of industry impact, innovation and future-readiness, among others. Awan will receive his award at IFAH's annual conference, to be held in Las Vegas June 18-20.

Navicent Health Foundation Approves $150,000 Grant for First Choice Primary Care

7.9.2019

Health System Continues Support for Local FQHC Navicent Health Foundation and its board of directors have approved a $150,000 grant to First Choice Primary Care, continuing the health system's commitment to Bibb County's Federally Qualified Health Center. Grant funds will be used to assist First Choice Primary Care as they transition to a larger medical office space, allowing the clinic to maintain and expand services, financing both renovations and medical equipment for First Choice Primary Care's new clinic location at 400 Poplar Street. "Access to primary care has been identified as a major issue in Macon-Bibb County.

Limited Number of Free Mammograms Available for Central Georgian Women

7.2.2019

Breast Care Center, Atrium Health Navicent is pleased to announce the availability of free 3D tomosynthesis screening mammograms and diagnostic breast testing for women in central Georgia. These services , made possible through a grant from Susan G.