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Dr. Warren Hutchings Receives Atrium Health Excellence in Diversity Award

8.3.2022

Award honors Atrium Health Navicent physician for advocacy for diversity, equity and inclusion Dr. Warren Hutchings, a family medicine physician at Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care West Macon, has been named the recipient of Atrium Health’s 2022 Excellence in Diversity Award.

Protect Vulnerable Adults and Children from Heat Related Illnesses this Summer

8.1.2022

If illness does occur, doctors at Atrium Health Navicent stand ready to help As temperatures soar, it is important to remember that children and the elderly are at high risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. With central and south Georgia experiencing high temperatures already this summer, Atrium Health Navicent physicians urge individuals of all ages to be mindful of heat-related illnesses that can be prevented with proper caution and care.

The Community is Invited to Celebrate Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day with a Blizzard to Support Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

7.27.2022

Buying a Blizzard® at participating central Georgia Dairy Queens® on Thursday, July 28, will do more than just treat your taste buds. The 18th annual Miracle Treat Day® will benefit Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, a Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Hospital®. “If you’ve been craving a cool treat to beat the summer heat, order a Blizzard on Thursday to help support the 46,000 children from across Georgia who receive medical treatment at Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital each year,” said Renee Bryan, Children’s Miracle Network coordinator for Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital. “We are thankful for the community’s generosity and local Dairy Queens’ support of Miracle Treat Day each year, as 100 percent of the funds raised throughout central Georgia benefit children treated at our hospital.” At least $1 per Blizzard purchased nationwide on Thursday will be donated to CMN Hospitals.

Atrium Health Navicent Calls Attention to Hepatitis on World Hepatitis Day

7.26.2022

Atrium Health Navicent invites the community to recognize World Hepatitis Day on July 28, and use the day to educate people about hepatitis infections and actions individuals can take to prevent these infections. Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, affects 354 million people worldwide and is most often caused by a virus.

Atrium Health Navicent Celebrates 14 Years of World Class Stroke Care

7.25.2022

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center achieves national recognition from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center has earned its 12th consecutive American Heart Association (AHA) “Get With the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus” Quality Achievement Award, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Stroke is the number five cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the U.S.

Atrium Health is “Best Place to Work” in U.S. for Women and Diverse Managers

7.19.2022

No. 1 on Diversity MBA Magazine’s annual list; also named “best in class” in five categories Atrium Health tops a new, national listing of best places to work. Diversity MBA Magazine’s 16th annual listing of “50 Out in Front: Best Places to Work for Women and Diverse Managers” recognizes the Charlotte-based health provider as the top employer in the U.S for 2022.

Get Ready to Return to Class with Back-to-School Tips from Atrium Health Navicent

7.19.2022

The long, lazy days of summer will soon give way to alarm clocks, lunch boxes and homework. Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent encourage parents to get a jump start on the transition from summer time to the school year by making sure their children are ready to get back into a routine.

Atrium Health Navicent Offers Tips to Protect Your Eyes and Skin this Summer

7.12.2022

While summer days are long and offer excellent opportunities for having fun outdoors, physicians at Atrium Health Navicent Ophthalmology Macon and Atrium Health Peyton Anderson Cancer Center encourage the community to protect their eyes and skin from the sun and harmful ultraviolet (UV) light. UV light is an invisible type of radiation that comes from the sun.

Atrium Health Navicent Now Offers COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Aged 6 Months and Older

7.5.2022

Appointments are available at COVIDSafeGa.org Atrium Health Navicent is now offering COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 6 months and older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended in June that children aged 6 months through 5 years be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Atrium Health Navicent Peach to Host “Holiday Heroes” Blood Drive

7.1.2022

To help meet the need for donated blood, Atrium Health Navicent Peach is hosting a “Holiday Heroes” blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, July 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code “HEROES.” The blood drive will be held in the outpatient waiting area inside the hospital, located at 1960 Highway 247 Connector in Byron. “Hospitals often see higher numbers of injured patients in the days surrounding summer holidays and this event is an opportunity for each of us to be a “hero” in helping to replenish donor blood supplies,” said Atrium Health Navicent Peach CEO Laura Gentry.