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Summer is the Perfect Time to Get Serious About Men’s Health

7.8.2025

Life can get busy and it’s easy to put off taking care of your health. Atrium Health Navicent doctors encourage men to use the lazy days of summer to double-check that they’re current on recommended health screenings and wellness visits, and to take steps to improve their health. “Men often procrastinate when it comes to getting annual checkups or even seeing a doctor if they think they might have a health issue,” said Dr.

Heart Patient Urges Women to Pay Attention to Heart Health

7.8.2025

What started out as a typical September morning for Kathy Avriett turned out to be life changing. She and her husband had just returned from working out at the gym.

Primary Care Doctor Happy to Practice in His Hometown

7.5.2025

Timothy Griffin, M.D., was born at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center, and his first job out of high school was as a clinical technician at The Medical Center. He enjoys being a small-town family doctor whom everyone knows and trusts.

Atrium Health Navicent Offers Fireworks Safety Tips for a Fun and Injury-Free Summer

7.1.2025

MACON, Ga., July 1, 2025 – Fireworks are a beloved part of Independence Day celebrations, lighting up the sky with color and excitement. But behind the sparkle lies a serious risk.

June is the Perfect Time to Get Serious About Men’s Health

6.27.2025

Life can get busy and it’s easy to put off taking care of your health. Atrium Health Navicent doctors encourage men to use June – National Men’s Health Month – as an annual reminder to double-check that they’re current on recommended health screenings and wellness visits, and take steps to improve their health. “Men often procrastinate when it comes to getting annual checkups or even seeing a doctor if they think they might have a health issue,” said Dr.

Take a Walk with a Doc in Milledgeville this Month

6.16.2025

The sun is shining, and with school out, many kids are restless with summer energy. Those are two great reasons to get outside and get active.

Atrium Health Navicent to Hold Community Food Distribution

6.11.2025

Atrium Health Navicent and community partners will be holding a community food distribution drive-thru event in the parking lot of Atrium Health Amphitheater, 3657 Eisenhower Parkway, in Macon on Friday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. Three tractor trailer trucks filled with fresh fruit and vegetables will be distributed while supplies last and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Now Offering In-Person Childbirth Classes

6.2.2025

Beginning in June, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is offering in-person childbirth classes. Classes are held in 4-week cohorts, with the first cohort beginning at 10 a.m.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Encourage Women to Prioritize their Heart Health

5.29.2025

National Women’s Health Month is observed each May and physicians at Atrium Health Navicent want women to use this month to reflect on their individual heart health needs and take steps to improve their overall health. Not sure where to start?

Summer is Almost Here: Avoid the Burn and Save Your Skin from Cancer

5.28.2025

More than two people die from skin cancer in the U.S. every hour and having more than five sunburns can double your risk for melanoma. But when detected early, the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99%.