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The Medical Center, Navicent Health Recognized with Triple Crown of Heart Care Accreditations
2.14.2019
Hospital Recognized in areas of Chest Pain, Heart Failure & AFib The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with heart conditions. MCNH becomes the first hospital in the state to achieve ACC accreditation for three heart care programs, a testament to the world-class cardiac care provided at the Macon hospital.
Navicent Health, University of Georgia Partner to Provide Pacemakers for Pets
2.13.2019
Man's best friend now has access to a much-needed medical device, thanks to a partnership between The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) and the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine (UGA). The partners' Pacemaker Donation Program provides heart patients at MCNH the option of donating their used pacemakers to canine heart patients at UGA.
The Medical Center, Navicent Health Wins Statewide Patient Safety Awards
2.12.2019
Award Demonstrates Continuous Commitment to Quality, Patient Safety The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) presented two of its prestigious Quality and Patient Safety Awards to The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) in Macon. MCNH's project, titled, "Reducing Healthcare-Associated Infection Through Improving Hand Hygiene with Innovative Technology," prevented infection through the use of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system and won first place in the Josh Nahum Award for Infection Prevention and Control category.
Medical Center of Peach County, Navicent Health Wins Statewide Patient Safety Award for Infection Prevention
2.12.2019
The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) presented its prestigious Quality and Patient Safety Award to Medical Center of Peach County, Atrium Health Navicent (MCPC) in Byron for its project that prevented device-associated infections, including central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). The project, titled, "Maintaining Zero: Sustaining Excellence in Device-Associated Infections," won first place in the Critical Access Hospitals category.
Navicent Health Now Accepting Applications for the Goodrich Scholarship
2.7.2019
Students Pursuing Degrees in Health Fields Encouraged to Apply Applications for the Samuel M. Goodrich, M.D., Endowed Healthcare Scholarship are now available to students enrolled in healthcare or healthcare-related fields of study.
Navicent Healths Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders Among Most Influential Georgians
2.6.2019
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Join Navicent Health to Learn if Your Heart is as Healthy as it Could Be
1.29.2019
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The CDC estimates 610,000 people in the U.S. die of heart disease each year - approximately one in every four deaths.
Grant Supports Efforts to Decrease Unhealthy Substance Use in 34 Georgia Counties
1.23.2019
Atrium Health Navicent, First Choice Primary Care Continue Efforts to Assist Uninsured, Minorities and Economically Disadvantaged Thanks to a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Atrium Health Navicent and partners will receive funding to implement Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) to identify and address unhealthy alcohol and drug use for patients across 34 Georgia counties. The $4,871,825 grant, awarded to Institute of Public and Preventative Health (IPPH) at Augusta University will allow healthcare providers participating in the SBIRT Initiative for Georgia's Rural and Underserved Populations project to addresses healthcare disparities related to substance use disorder among minority, uninsured and economically disadvantaged patient populations.
Healthy Dates Calendar, February 2019
1.18.2019
2/2 - Save Your Heart Health Fair, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., Central Georgia Technical College Building H, 3300 Macon Tech Drive, Macon, For details and a complete list of Heart Fest 2019 events, visit www.navicenthealth.org 2/2 - 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 2/4 - Prepared Childbirth Class (Monday series - Feb. 2, 4, 11, 18), 7 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 2/5 - Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent (3351 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.201.6500 for information 2/5 - Men to Men Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., Wellness Center, Atrium Health Navicent (3797 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.633.6349 for information 2/6 - Bariatric Support Group, 11 a.m., Bariatric & Metabolic Institute, Atrium Health Navicent (777 Hemlock Street, Macon), 478.633.5200 for information 2/6 - Infant CPR Class, 6:30 p.m., 478.633.BABY or https://navicenthealth.org/service-center/women-s-services-navicent-health/beginnings-classes to register for this free class, please register one month prior to due date 2/11 - Chemotherapy Orientation Class, 10 a.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.8537 for reservations 2/11 - Prostate Cancer 101, 12 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.8537 for reservations 2/12 - Smoking Cessation Class, 6 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.2614 for information 2/13 - 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 2/13 - Ribbons of Hope Cancer Support Group, 1 p.m.
The Medical Center, Navicent Health Installs New Auxiliary Officers
9.27.2018
Auxiliary Contributes More than $82,500 and 18,000 Hours in Fiscal Year 2018 The Medical Center, Navicent Health celebrated the installation of its new Auxiliary officers on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The incoming leaders for the 2019 fiscal year are as follows: Mary Robertson, President Mary Parks, President Elect Patsy Bass, Treasurer Melissa Hicks, Recording Secretary Linda Jackson, Corresponding Secretary ""Our Auxiliary is a significant part of the framework of our hospital, and our officers support the Auxilians with competent leadership.