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Atrium Health Navicent Recognizes Lung Cancer Awareness Month

11.4.2021

Annual Low-Dose CT Scans Encouraged for Those at High Risk In observance of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Atrium Health Navicent encourages men and women to know their risks for lung cancer and to get annual screenings if they are at a high risk for developing the disease. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.

Atrium Health Navicent Trauma Medical Director Reappointed to Georgia Trauma Commission

11.2.2021

Dr. Dennis W.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Preventing Premature Births

11.1.2021

Pregnant women are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID Join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing November as Prematurity Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the 380,000 babies born premature in the United States each year, and what we can do to help prevent premature births. Each year, 1 in 10 babies is born premature, which means they are born prior to 37 weeks of pregnancy.

Floyd is Now Atrium Health Floyd

10.28.2021

New branding reflects integration, opportunity with Southeast's leading health system, Floyd is now officially Atrium Health Floyd. Today marks the introduction of a new brand resulting from the strategic combination of the Floyd health system and Charlotte, North Carolina-based Atrium Health..The new Atrium Health Floyd brand reflects and acknowledges the importance of each organization’s legacy and strength, as well as Floyd’s and Atrium Health’s joint commitment to be the preeminent health care provider in northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama. “This is another milestone in our strategic combination,” said Kurt Stuenkel, executive vice president of Atrium Health and CEO of Atrium Health Floyd. “We are pleased our legacy brand name, Floyd, will remain part of our identity, given its significance which is so important to our region.

Celebrate Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day in Central Georgia to Benefit Children at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

10.26.2021

Children’s Miracle Network donations remain local and help central Georgia children Buying a Blizzard® at participating central Georgia Dairy Queens® on Thursday, Oct. 28, will do more than just treat your taste buds. The 17th annual Miracle Treat Day® will benefit Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, a Children's Miracle Network Hospital®.

Atrium Health Navicent Urges the Community to Stay COVID Safe this Halloween

10.25.2021

Pediatricians from Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital Offer Safety Tips Halloween is traditionally an exciting night for children as little princesses and pirates score big fun and buckets of candy in neighborhoods all over the United States. As the COVID-19 pandemic persists this season, pediatricians from Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital offer tips to help keep kids safe this Halloween. “The safest Halloween activities will take place in the open air, where participants can socially distance at least 6 feet from persons outside of your household.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Encourage Safety During Hunting Season

10.19.2021

Weapons and ATV Accidents, Falls from Stands, and Snake Bites Contribute to ER Visits Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent encourage hunters of all ages to observe proper safety precautions to minimize risk of common hunting injuries this hunting season. “As we head into fall, many families in Georgia begin preparations for hunting season. These activities can be fun and exciting but safety precautions must be followed to prevent life-threatening injuries,” said Dr.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Advise Vaccine is Your Best Defense Against the Flu

10.18.2021

Doctors encourage the community to get vaccinated against flu as early as possible Influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization, or death. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza is to get vaccinated every flu season.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Observing National SIDS Awareness Month

10.11.2021

Health system seeks to educate the community about SIDS and how to reduce SIDS risk Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital invites the community to observe National SIDS Awareness Month during October by learning about how SIDS risk can be reduced. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden, unexplained death of a child less than 1 year old that remains unexplained after a complete investigation.

Atrium Health Navicent Offers Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots

10.5.2021