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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.

Atrium Health Navicent Partners with Schools to Vaccinate Students, School Staff

7.28.2021

Protect Your Eyes This Summer with Safety Tips from Atrium Health Navicent

7.20.2021

UV Safety Awareness Month is observed each July Long summer days offer the opportunity to engage in a variety of outdoor activities, but unprotected long-term exposure to bright sunlight can increase a person’s risk of developing cataracts, growths on the eye, age-related macular degeneration, eye cancers and other vision-stealing eye conditions. In recognition of UV Safety Awareness Month, Atrium Health Navicent encourages the community to take steps to protect their eyes from the sun and ultraviolet (UV) light, an invisible type of radiation that comes from the sun. “Especially during summer, it is very important to protect your eyes,” said Dr.

Atrium Health Navicent and Partners Urge Vaccination, Offer Shots at July 24 Back-to-School COVID-19 Vaccine Event

7.15.2021

Vaccines are available for individuals aged 12 and older Atrium Health Navicent, Bibb County Schools, the Georgia Department of Public Health and Macon-Bibb County have partnered to hold a second back-to-school COVID-19 vaccination event on Saturday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center. Appointments will be available at www.CovidsafeGA.org or by calling 478-633-SAFE (7233) beginning on Saturday, July 17.

Atrium Health and Floyd Finalize Strategic Combination

7.14.2021

Systems’ shared vision, unique capabilities will improve access and care Two leading health providers in the southeast are joining forces to improve access to high-quality health care in northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama. Atrium Health and Floyd health system finalized a long-anticipated strategic combination today, which will bring Floyd into the larger Atrium Health enterprise. "This is a historical milestone in the history of both of our organizations," said Eugene A.