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Atrium Health Navicent Employee Giving Program Awards $189,000 in Grants to Benefit Central Georgia Communities

9.16.2021

Since inception, the program has awarded more than $9 million in grants to healthcare charities and programs Atrium Health Navicent’s employee giving program, Healthcare Employees Achieving Tomorrow (H.E.A.T.) recently awarded 23 grants to healthcare charities and programs totaling $189,000. The grant funds directly impact central Georgia communities through the provision of scholarships, food and literacy supplies for children, mental health prescription assistance, wheelchair ramps, cancer survivorship services, healthcare support, dental care and more. “Atrium Health Navicent employees know the tremendous work we do each day to touch, change and save lives.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Observing Pediatric Obesity Awareness Month

9.15.2021

Health system seeks to decrease childhood obesity in Central Georgia In observance of Pediatric Obesity Awareness Month, Atrium Health Navicent encourages parents to make healthy eating habits and exercise a priority for their children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 14.4 million children and adolescents in the U.S. suffer from obesity, and 19.3 percent of children are considered obese.

Atrium Health Invests in Teammate Compensation, Increases Minimum Wage

9.13.2021

Health system announces increases to base pay, critical staffing pay and one-time patient care bonuses As part of Atrium Health’s commitment to offering market competitive compensation and benefits programs, the health system is investing $180 million into teammate compensation across the health system, providing annual merit pay increases two months early, resulting in increases to base pay and critical staffing pay, and one-time patient care bonuses for Atrium Health Navicent teammates. Additionally, Atrium Health Navicent is increasing its minimum wage to $12.50 per hour and also raising pay for key clinical roles such as nurses and respiratory therapists.

COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available at Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care West Macon and Atrium Health Navicent Children’s Care Downtown Macon

9.7.2021

Vaccines have been approved for use in individuals aged 12 and older Public COVID-19 vaccination services are now available at two Atrium Health Navicent physicians’ office locations, the health system announced on Tuesday. Vaccines for adults and children aged 12 and older are available at the following locations: · Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care West Macon, 3780 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon · Atrium Health Navicent Children’s Care Downtown Macon, 744 First Street, Macon Vaccine-only appointments are available, but vaccines are also offered for eligible patients during their office visit.

Atrium Health Navicent Offers Monoclonal Antibody Treatments for COVID-19

9.2.2021

The outpatient, one-time therapy is effective in preventing symptoms from worsening and helping prevent disease progression that might otherwise require hospitalization Atrium Health Navicent is now offering outpatient COVID-19 monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments at five central Georgia locations. If administered within the first week of COVID-19 symptoms onset, the one-time therapy is highly effective in neutralizing the virus and preventing symptoms from worsening, helping prevent progression of the disease that might otherwise require hospitalization.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Patients to Consider Virtual, Primary and Urgent Care Options for Non-Emergency Care

8.30.2021

Physicians urge patients to seek out the best care option for their needs With the local rise of COVID-19 cases and subsequent increase in hospital emergency room patient volumes, Atrium Health Navicent encourages patients to consider virtual, primary and urgent care options for non-emergency care. In the event of an emergency, patients should call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Advise the Community to Catch Up on Recommended Vaccinations in Observance of National Immunization Awareness Month

8.27.2021

National Immunization Awareness Month is observed each August Join Atrium Health Navicent in observing National Immunization Awareness Month by helping spread the word about the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and increasing local cases, Atrium Health Navicent physicians urge everyone aged 12 and older to be vaccinated against the deadly virus.

Atrium Health Navicent to Provide Public COVID-19 Vaccination Services at Tuesday Clinic

8.13.2021

Atrium Health Navicent will be providing public vaccination services at a Tuesday clinic from 1 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Vaccines will be offered at Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center, 3797 Northside Drive.

Protect Yourself from Heat-Related Illnesses this Summer

8.9.2021

As temperatures soar this summer, it’s important to be on the lookout for symptoms of heat-related illnesses and to take preventative measures. Young children, those aged 65 and older, overweight individuals and those who are ill or taking certain medications are most at risk of developing a heat-related illness.

Get a Healthy Start for School with tips from Atrium Health Navicent

8.4.2021

Physicians advise students to stay up-to-date on vaccinations, eat and sleep healthy and practice proper handwashing techniques As students return to classrooms across central and south Georgia, physicians at Atrium Health Navicent offer parents and guardians tips for ensuring children start the school year healthy and ready to learn. Touch base with your child’s pediatrician and ensure that he/she is up-to-date on well-child visits and vaccinations.