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Join Atrium Health Navicent in Raising Awareness About Birth Defects, Prevention and Early Detection

1.20.2022

In observance of Birth Defects Awareness Month, physicians at Atrium Health Navicent encourage expectant mothers and women of child-bearing age to become educated about steps they can take to prevent and detect birth defects. Birth defects affect 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States each year and are the leading cause of infant deaths, accounting for 20 percent of all infant deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Individuals to Take Steps to Protect Their Sight

1.19.2022

Health system seeks to raise awareness in observance of Glaucoma Awareness Month Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide and although about 3 million Americans have glaucoma, half don’t know they have it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This January, during Glaucoma Awareness Month, physicians at Atrium Health Navicent Ophthalmology Macon urge the community to educate themselves about resources available to maintain eye health and to treat glaucoma.

Atrium Health Navicent Receives Statewide Patient Safety Awards

1.18.2022

Health system honored for achievement in reducing risk of medical errors and improving patient safety and medical outcomes The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) has presented four of its prestigious Patient Safety and Quality Awards to Atrium Health Navicent. These annual awards recognize Georgia health care organizations for achievement in reducing the risk of medical errors and improving patient safety and medical outcomes. “These projects are examples of how Atrium Health Navicent teammates are living our culture commitments to ‘innovate to better the now and create the future,’ while earning trust and working ‘as one team to make great things happen’ in our continued ‘drive for excellence’,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “We’d like to thank the Partnership for Health and Accountability for recognizing our teammates’ work to improve patient safety and provide high quality care.” Monroe County Hospital, an Atrium Health Navicent Partner, won second place in the Critical Access Hospitals category for its project “Safer Together: Maximizing Patient Safety Through Variance Reporting.” The project increased and destigmatized the reporting of incidents and near-miss events — or variances — which is shown to improve patient care.

Atrium Health Navicent Offers COVID-19 Testing Services

1.13.2022

COVID-19 testing services are available at Atrium Health Navicent Virtual Care Center in conjunction with Virtual Visit COVID-19 testing services are now available at Atrium Health Navicent Virtual Care Center in conjunction with a Virtual Visit. To schedule a Virtual Visit, navigate your web browser to www.navicenthealth.org/virtual-visit, or for more information, call 478-633-8730.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Encourage COVID-19 Boosters for Children 12 and Up

1.12.2022

Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital are encouraging parents and guardians to schedule COVID-19 booster shots for eligible children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 5 and older.

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Offers Drive-Thru COVID-19

1.11.2022

Testing is available Monday through Friday Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is now offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing. No appointment is necessary.

Atrium Health Navicent Chief Information Officer Named NonProfit PRO Technology Professional of the Year

1.3.2022

Heather Walker is Atrium Health Navicent’s first female chief information officer NonProfit PRO, a national bi-monthly print magazine and website providing nonprofit news, has honored Atrium Health Navicent Chief Information Officer and Vice President Heather Walker with its 2021 Technology Professional of the Year award. “Heather Walker’s leadership during the pandemic has been vital in expanding our telehealth offerings and ensuring our teammates have the tools they need to provide excellent health and customer service,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “Congratulations to Heather for receiving this much-deserved recognition!” Walker became the first female chief information officer for Atrium Health Navicent in July 2020 and was faced with many technological challenges brought on by the pandemic. In addition to helping medical workers address remote work needs, she spearheaded a communications system that sent wellness updates to patients’ families who were unable to visit.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Community to Put Safety First When Celebrating New Year’s Holidays

12.30.2021

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Offer Tips for Staying COVID-Safe This Holiday Season

12.22.2021

With many people in central and south Georgia excited to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, physicians at Atrium Health Navicent continue to urge everyone to continue to practice COVID-safe behaviors to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that everyone aged 5 and older complete a COVID-19 vaccination series.

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center Now Offers COVID-19 Vaccine To Hospital Patients Prior to Discharge

12.21.2021

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center is now offering COVID- 19 vaccines to hospital patients prior to their discharge. Vaccines are available via a physician’s order.