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Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Offers Free Lunch n’ Learn Series

7.30.2024

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is offering the community an opportunity to learn about a variety of important health topics in a series of recurring of Lunch n’ Learn sessions. The next Lunch n’ Learn will take place at noon Aug. 6 with guest speaker Kenya McCant Owens, nutrition manager of the WIC Program for the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Atrium Health Navicent Women’s Care Urogynecology Recognized for Treatment of Urinary Incontinence and Bowel Dysfunction

7.29.2024

Atrium Health Navicent Women’s Care Urogynecology has been named an Axonics Center of Excellence by Axonics, Inc. The designation recognizes Atrium Health Navicent, and specifically Dr.

Get Ready for Class with Back-to-School Tips from Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

7.23.2024

The carefree days of summer will soon be interrupted by alarm clocks and homework. Doctors at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital encourage parents to get a jump start on the transition from summer to the school year by making sure their children are ready to get back into a routine. “A fresh school year is a great reset for children and parents.

Celebrate Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day with a Blizzard to Support Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

7.22.2024

Buying a Blizzard at participating central Georgia Dairy Queens on Thursday, July 25, will do more than just treat your taste buds. The 20th annual Miracle Treat Day will benefit Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, a Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Hospital in Macon. “If you’ve been craving a cool treat to beat the heat, order a Blizzard on Thursday to help support the more than 50,000 children from across Georgia who receive medical treatment right here at Atrium Health Levine Children’s in Macon,” said Renee Bryan, Children’s Miracle Network program director for Atrium Health Levine Children’s in Macon. “We are so appreciative of our local Dairy Queen restaurants and their support of Miracle Treat Day.

Advocate Health Appoints Dr. J. Nwando Olayiwola as President of Advocate National Center for Health Equity

7.10.2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 9, 2024 – Advocate Health was founded on a mission of improving health, elevating hope and advancing healing for all. The nation’s third-largest nonprofit health system today announced a new standard-bearer to help forward that mission, naming Dr.

Stay Safe in the Heat with Tips from Atrium Health Navicent

7.8.2024

As temperatures continue to soar, it is important to remember that summertime in the Southeast means everyone is at risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Atrium Health Navicent physicians urge individuals of all ages to be mindful of heat-related illnesses that can be prevented with proper caution and care, especially when exercising outside.

Atrium Health Navicent Urges Caution when Handling Fireworks this Fourth of July Holiday

7.2.2024

As our nation prepares to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with backyard barbeques and festive fireworks, Atrium Health Navicent physicians urge everyone to keep safety in mind. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 9,700 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2023, resulting in eight deaths.

Atrium Health Navicent to Hold Community Food Distribution

6.20.2024

Atrium Health Navicent and its community partners will be holding a community food distribution drive-thru event in the parking lot of Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care West, 3780 Eisenhower Parkway in Macon on Friday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. About 120,000 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables hauled in on three tractor-trailer trucks will be distributed while supplies last and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent Offer Tips to Improve Men’s Health

6.13.2024

The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing the month of June as National Men’s Health Month. This month is an opportunity to start a conversation with fathers, brothers, sons or friends about ways men can live longer and healthier lives.

Atrium Health Navicent’s Indigent Care, Health Care Equity Reinvestments Total $248 Million

6.11.2024

Atrium Health’s reinvestments into the communities it serves continues to grow. In its first year as part of Charlotte-based Advocate Health, Atrium Health Navicent gave back more than $248 million in community benefit in 2023.