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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.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Celebrating National Occupational Therapy Month

4.28.2022

Atrium Health Navicent invites the community to celebrate National Occupational Therapy Month in April by learning more about how teammates at Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hospital and in Atrium Health Navicent’s inpatient settings are using science-driven, evidence-based therapy to help patients live their best lives after experiencing an injury, illness or disability. Occupational therapy benefits people of all ages by creating a customized treatment plan to help patients overcome potential deficits and better participate in their daily activities. “Occupational therapy focuses on both internal and external factors to increase an individual's independence.

Reduce Your Esophageal Cancer Risk By Adopting Healthy Lifestyle Habits

4.27.2022

Atrium Health Navicent invites the community to observe Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month during April by learning more about the risks posed by persistent gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and smoking, and how adopting healthy lifestyle habits reduce esophageal cancer risk. Esophageal cancer affects the esophagus, which is the long, muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Observing Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

4.26.2022

Testicular cancer is the leading cancer in men ages 15 to 44 In observance of Testicular Cancer Awareness Month this April, Atrium Health Navicent encourages men to learn the risk factors of testicular cancer and to receive regular screenings. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Families to Catch Up on Immunizations During National Infant Immunization Week

4.25.2022

National Infant Immunization Week is April 24-30 Atrium Health Navicent encourages parents and caregivers to join the health system in observing National Infant Immunization Week, April 24-30, by ensuring that their children, particularly those age two and younger, get back on track for routine check-ups and recommended vaccinations. This year, more than ever, we recognize the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our children and communities from 14 vaccine-preventable diseases.

Macon Newborn Wins College Savings as First Tax Day Baby

4.18.2022

Today the Hill family from Macon won money for college for its newest member, Prosper, who was born at 5:17 a.m. at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center. For the 6th year, Atrium Health Navicent and the state of Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan welcomed the hospital’s first “Tax Day” baby with a college savings contribution. “I feel blessed.

Atrium Health Navicent Chief Human Resources Officer Named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “42 Healthcare Chief Experience Officers to Know” in 2022 List

4.15.2022

Atrium Health Navicent Chief Human Resources Officer and Atrium Health Chief Experience Officer Vishal Bhalla has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “42 Healthcare Chief Experience Officers to Know” in 2022 list. Hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are appointing executive team members to focus on patient satisfaction and experience as a differentiator in their market.

Atrium Health Navicent Updates Visitor Restrictions to Allow Visitors Under 12

4.14.2022

Health system remains committed to proactively protecting central Georgians from COVID-19 Due to a decrease in local COVID-19 hospitalizations and flu cases, Atrium Health Navicent has chosen to modify certain portions of its visitation policy to allow visitors under age 12. These changes are effective Friday, April 15, 2022, and only visitors described below will be permitted into Atrium Health Navicent facilities.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing National Minority Health Month

4.12.2022

Health system, community partners to hold maternal health discussion May 3 The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing April as Minority Health Month by becoming educated about maternal health and the racial disparities and inequities that minorities and others face in receiving health care. According to the 2010 U.S.

Applications Now Available for Goodrich Scholarship

4.11.2022

Students pursing health care fields of study are encouraged to apply Applications for the 14th annual Samuel M. Goodrich, M.D.