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Eighth Annual Peach Road Race to Benefit Local Critical Access Hospital

3.4.2020

10.5K and 5K Races Offer Day of Fun & Fitness Medical Center of Peach County, Atrium Health Navicent (MCPC) invites central Georgians to participate in the eighth annual Peach Road Race on Saturday, March 14. The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. at MCPC, 1960 Highway 247 Connector in Byron, and participants may choose to compete in a 10.5k or 5k course.

Beverly Knight Olson Childrens Hospital Celebrates First Year

3.2.2020

Birthday Celebration Commemorates Lives Healed in First 12 Months The community joined Atrium Health Navicent last Thursday, February 27 for a "first birthday party," celebrating Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital's (BKO) first year in operation. BKO opened its doors to care for families across central and south Georgia on February 25, 2019.

Navicent Health CEO Publishes Predictions for Future of Healthcare

2.19.2020

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Healthy Dates Calendar, March 2020

2.18.2020

As central Georgia prepares to respond to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Atrium Health Navicent is taking measures to protect patients, visitors and our community. All support groups for the remainder of March will be cancelled, effective Friday, March 13, 2020.

Celebrate Free Pancake Day on February 25 to Support Your Local Childrens Hospital

2.18.2020

IHOP Fundraiser to Benefit Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital In celebration of Children's Miracle Network Hospital's 37th Anniversary and IHOP's 15th Annual Free Pancake Day, IHOP will host the largest pancake party in the country on Tuesday, February 25 from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The daylong celebration will allow guests to enjoy a free* short stack of Original buttermilk pancakes.

The Medical Center, Navicent Health Takes First Place in Statewide Patient Safety Awards

2.5.2020

Macon Hospital Recognized for Making Critical Progress in Patient Safety The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) presented its prestigious Quality and Patient Safety Award to The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) for its project to reduce fall risk and injuries related to falling. MCNH's project, titled, "Preventing Falls with Injury," won first place in the "Hospitals with Over 300 Beds" category.

Navicent Health Baldwins Chief Operating Officer Paul W. Barkley, Sr. Graduates from Leadership GHA

2.4.2020

Paul W. Barkley, Sr., Chief Operating Officer for Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin, graduated from Leadership GHA, a prestigious health care leadership program of the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA).

Ophthalmology, Navicent Health Recognizes January as Glaucoma Awareness Month

1.31.2020

Treatments are available to slow the progression of many irreversible eye diseases Everyone is at risk for glaucoma, but the aging process can increase one's risk of developing this vision impairing disorder. Ophthalmology, Atrium Health Navicent recognizes January as Glaucoma Awareness Month and seeks to educate members of the community about the resources available to maintain eye health and to treat glaucoma. "Several vision impairing eye diseases are often associated with the aging process.

Surgeon Uses Innovative Technique to Repair Premature Infant's GI Tract

1.29.2020

Procedure First of Its Kind in Georgia, One of 26 Globally Mariha Spencer of Warner Robins, Ga. was approximately six months pregnant with her first child, Amillia, when she learned her daughter had a rare congenital defect, known as esophageal atresia, which is characterized by an improper or absent connection between the esophagus and stomach that makes feeding impossible. The abnormality makes it impossible for the affected child to eat, and often requires a series of corrective surgeries to be performed soon after the birth of the child.

Is Your Heart as Healthy as it Could Be?

1.28.2020

>i> Join Atrium Health Navicent for Heart Fest 2020 this February, American Heart Month According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The CDC estimates 647,000 people in the U.S. die of heart disease each year - approximately one in every four deaths.