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Lower Your Skin Cancer Risk with Safety Tips from Atrium Health Navicent

5.24.2022

1 in 5 people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime While spending time outdoors is a great way to be physically active, get vitamin D, reduce stress and have fun, physicians at Atrium Health Navicent caution that too much unprotected sun exposure can be dangerous. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to remind individuals to be sun-safe when planning summer activities.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Observing National Stroke Month in May

5.17.2022

Central Georgians are at an increased risk of stroke Atrium Health Navicent invites the community to observe National Stroke Month during May by learning to recognize and react to the signs of stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds.

Atrium Health Navicent to Raise Awareness for Trauma Care Through Training, Blood Drive and Trauma Survivors Day Ceremony

5.16.2022

Trauma Awareness Month is observed each May Atrium Health Navicent is raising awareness for trauma care this May by celebrating trauma survivors, holding educational events and community training, and hosting a blood drive. Atrium Heath Navicent The Medical Center is central and south Georgia’s only adult Level I trauma center verified by the American College of Surgeons and one of only five adult Level I trauma centers in the state.

Atrium Health Navicent’s Dr. Patrice Walker Named to National “75 Black Healthcare Leaders to Know” in 2022 List

5.12.2022

Walker was appointed as Atrium Health Navicent’s first black, female chief medical officer in 2019 Becker’s Hospital Review has named Atrium Health Navicent Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrice Walker to the publication’s “75 Black Healthcare Leaders to Know” in 2022 list.

Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health to Combine

5.11.2022

Complementary Capabilities will Advance Patient Outcomes, Health Equity and Medical Breakthroughs Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health announced today their plans to come together to create a leading health and wellness delivery system to best meet patients’ needs by redefining how, when and where care is delivered. The organizations cited their complementary strengths, diverse experiences and enhanced capabilities as key enablers to improve lives. “The world of healthcare as we know it is changing at warp speed – and it is rapidly becoming more digital, personalized, scientific and complex,” said Eugene A.

Atrium Health Navicent Updates Visitor Restrictions to Extend Visiting Hours

5.10.2022

Health system remains committed to proactively protecting central Georgians from COVID-1 Atrium Health Navicent has chosen to modify certain portions of its visitation policy to extend visiting hours and adjust other guidelines. These changes are effective Tuesday, May 10, 2022, and only visitors described below will be permitted into Atrium Health Navicent facilities.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Women to Prioritize Their Health During National Women’s Health Week

5.10.2022

The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing May 8-14 as National Women’s Health Week. Beginning on Mother’s Day each year, this week serves as a reminder for women to take care of themselves and to make their health a priority.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Thanking Nurses During National Nurses Week

5.5.2022

The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing National Nurses Week by thanking the health care system’s more than 2,000 nurses for their tireless dedication and the exceptional patient care they provide every day. National Nurses Week is held annually, beginning on May 6 (RN Recognition Day) and ending on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is recognized as the founder of the modern nursing profession.

Carlyle Place Welcomes New Executive Director

5.4.2022

Carlyle Place is Atrium Health Navicent’s award-winning life-plan community Carlyle Place, a Life-Plan Community of Atrium Health Navicent, is proud to welcome Troy Cannaday as executive director. Cannaday comes to Carlyle Place after serving as interim executive director at a life plan community in Morgantown, North Carolina.

Community Partners Host Free Event to Raise Awareness About Maternal Health and Racial Disparities

5.2.2022

Atrium Health Navicent, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon-Bibb County Health Department and Navicent Health Foundation host maternal health event May 3 The community is invited to learn more about maternal health and racial disparities by participating in a free interactive event on May 3 hosted by Atrium Health Navicent, Mercer University School of Medicine, the Macon-Bibb County Health Department and the Navicent Health Foundation. Atrium Health Navicent Chief Medical Officer Dr.