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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.

Jvion and Treks Health Announced as Winners in 2020 Georgia Healthcare Innovation Challenge

2.4.2021

Entrepreneurs Invited to Beta Test with Healthcare Companies MACON, GA (Friday, October 30, 2020) – Navicent Health – in partnership with Atlanta Tech Village, Georgia HIMSS and TAG Digital Health – has announced the winners of the 2020 Georgia Healthcare Innovation Challenge (GHIC). The challenge wrapped up on October 29 at a forward-pitch competition where seven finalists presented for the opportunity to conduct beta tests with Navicent Health and TC2.

Physicians at Navicent Health Encourage New Year’s Safety

12.29.2020

physicians-at-navicent-health-encourage-new-year-s-safety From Fireworks Injuries to COVID Prevention, Celebrate Safely MACON, GA (Tuesday, December 29, 2020) – According to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 7,300 people sought emergency care for injuries related to fireworks, including sparklers and bottle rockets, in 2019. Children under five years of age were the most likely to be treated in emergency rooms for firework-related injuries, and teens ages 15-19 were the second most likely.

Breast Care Center, Navicent Health Accredited by American College of Surgeons

11.20.2020

Designation is Highest Honor from National Consortium of Breast Centers MACON, GA (Wednesday, November 18, 2020) – The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC,) a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted three-year accreditation to Breast Care Center, Navicent Health (BCCNH). To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, BCCNH demonstrated compliance with the NAPBC standards that look at a center’s leadership, clinical services, research, community outreach, professional education and quality improvement.