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Navicent Health's Tim Slocum on hand to accept Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives Chapter Excellence Award
5.30.2019
The Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives (GAHE) is proud to be a winner of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Award of Chapter Excellence, one of seven ACHE local chapters (78 chapters nationally) to receive this award this year. In addition, GAHE received the Award of Sustained Performance for the third year in a row.
Peach County Health Science Program Industry Certified
5.29.2019
Medical Center of Peach County, Atrium Health Navicent aids High School Health Program Medical Center of Peach County, Atrium Health Navicent (MCPC) has partnered with Peach County High School's health science program to aid the school in achieving re-certification as a Georgia Department of Education "Industry Certified" program for exhibiting excellent curriculum. To attain this certification, programs must participate in a yearly review and extensive re-certification every five years. "Achieving this Industry Certified is evidence that our Health Science program is preparing students for any path they choose.
Stop the Bleed: Saving Lives through Preparation
5.28.2019
Navicent Health Foundation, Hospital Equip Bystanders to Become Initial Responders May is National Trauma Awareness Month, and in recognition of this month, as well as Atrium Health Navicent's continuous efforts to train the public in "Stop The Bleed," the health system has placed "Stop The Bleed" kits throughout The Medical Center, Navicent Health, including highly trafficked lobbies, physician buildings and parking decks. "For many years, people have been trained in CPR and shown how to use AEDs to provide immediate care for patients suffering heart attacks. Stop the Bleed is very similar - average citizens are trained to provide immediate care for bleeding victims until first responders arrive," said Kristal Smith, educator with Trauma Services, Atrium Health Navicent. "Stop the Bleed" is a national awareness campaign designed to educate and equip bystanders to help in a bleeding emergency until professional responders arrive.
Initial Research Funded by Navicent Health Foundation has Wider Implications for Substance Abuse Solution
5.24.2019
Mercer Professor Receives Award from National Institutes of Health to Continue Research Kristen Ashley Horner, Ph.D., pharmacology professor at Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) recently received a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) to continue investigative research into the neural pathways that contribute to the development of habitual drug use. Dr.
Pine Pointe, Navicent Health Named a 2019 Hospice Honors Recipient
5.24.2019
Recognition Based on High Patient Satisfaction Survey Scores Pine Pointe, Atrium Health Navicent has been named a 2019 Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of billing and coding services, CAHPS surveys and advanced analytics. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver's point of view. "We are honored to receive this recognition, because it is based on ratings provided by the caregivers and families that we serve.
Beverly Knight Olson Childrens Hospital, Navicent Health Offers Free Fruit for Kids
5.23.2019
New Initiative Supports Atrium Health Navicent's Commitment to Wellness and Health Eating In support of Atrium Health Navicent's commitment to nutrition and wellness, Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital and Morrison will now offer children a healthy snack at no cost. Kids age 12 and younger may drop by Rosie's Market, located on the first floor of the children's hospital, to select a free piece of fresh fruit. "It goes without saying that our goal at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital is to promote health and wellness for children and families.
The Medical Center, Navicent Health Reverified as Nationally Verified Level I Trauma Center
5.22.2019
American College of Surgeons Confirms Highest Level of Trauma Care Provided in Macon, Ga. The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) is pleased to announce it has achieved reverification as an American College of Surgeons (ACS) verified Level I trauma center.
Navicent Health Opens Diagnostics Center in Greensboro, Ga.
5.21.2019
Diagnostics Cowles Clinic Offers Comprehensive Diagnostics for Georgia's Lake Country Atrium Health Navicent has opened a comprehensive diagnostics center in Greensboro, Ga. Diagnostics Cowles Clinic, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin offers high quality diagnostic exams in a comfortable outpatient setting, allowing the residents of Georgia's lake country to remain close to home for diagnostic services. "We are so proud of this new center and all of the opportunities that it provides for patients in Georgia's beautiful lake country.
Healthy Dates Calendar, June 2019
5.17.2019
6/1 - Prepared Childbirth Class, 9 a.m., 478. 633.BABY or navicenthealth.org/service-center/women-s-services-navicent-health/beginnings-classes to register, $50.00 fee / prepayment required 6/3 - Prepared Childbirth Class (Monday series - June 3, 10, 17), 6:30 p.m., 478.633.BABY or navicenthealth.org/service-center/women-s-services-navicent-health/beginnings-classes to register, $50.00 fee / prepayment required 6/4 - Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent (3351 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.201.6500 for information 6/5 - 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 6/5 - Ribbons of Hope Cancer Support Group, 1 p.m.
Project SEARCH Student Wins Georgia Department of Education's Award of Excellence
5.16.2019
Austin Rogers Recognized for Outstanding Academic Performance, Extracurricular Involvement Georgia Academy for the Blind (GAB) high school senior Austin Rogers - an intern with The Medical Center, Navicent Health's (MCNH's) Project SEARCH program - has been honored with the Georgia Department of Education's Award of Excellence. The annual award honors a Georgia high school senior with disabilities who has demonstrated outstanding academic success and extracurricular involvement.