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Independence Day Safety Tips
6.25.2019
Fireworks Injuries Drastically Increase in Weeks Surrounding July 4 According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 280 people per day will visit emergency rooms across the U.S. in the month surrounding Independence Day. Children younger than age 15 accounted for approximately 36 percent of those injured.
Navicent Health EMS Awarded American Heart Associations Mission Lifeline Award
6.24.2019
Local EMS Recognized for Timely Care for Those Experiencing Heart Attack Atrium Health Navicent Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has received the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment.
Navicent Health Invites Community to Annual Code Med Health Fair
6.21.2019
Atrium Health Navicent invites the community to participate in a healthy day of learning and fun at the health system's annual Code Med Health Fair. The entire family is invited to participate in health screenings, demonstrations and seminars related to personal health and wellness.
Healthy Dates Calendar, July 2019
6.19.2019
7/1 - Prepared Childbirth Class (Monday series - July 1, 8, 15), 6:30 p.m., 478.633.BABY or https://navicenthealth.org/service-center/women-s-services-navicent-health/beginnings-classes to register, $50.00 fee / prepayment required 7/2 - Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent (3351 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.201.6500 for information 7/2 - Men to Men Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., The Wellness Center, Atrium Health Navicent, 478.633.6349 for information 7/6 - Prepared Childbirth Class, 9 a.m., 478. 633.BABY or https://navicenthealth.org/service-center/women-s-services-navicent-health/beginnings-classes to register, $50.00 fee / prepayment required 7/8 - Chemotherapy Orientation Class, 10 a.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.8537 for reservations 7/8 - Prostate Cancer 101, 12 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.8537 for reservations 7/9 - Smoking Cessation Class, 6 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.2614 for information 7/10 - Caring for the Caregiver, a support group for family caregivers, 1 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.2020 for information 7/10 - Ribbons of Hope Cancer Support Group, 1 p.m.
Navicent Health Invites Community to Annual Code Med Health Fair
6.14.2019
Event Scheduled for Saturday, June 29 Atrium Health Navicent invites the community to participate in a healthy day of learning and fun at the health system's annual Code Med Health Fair. The entire family is invited to participate in health screenings, demonstrations and seminars related to personal health and wellness.
Navicent Health to Host Camp for Children, Families Affected by Asthma
6.4.2019
In an effort to assist children and families affected by asthma, Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital (BKO) will host its fourth annual asthma awareness summer camp. Camp Open Airways will be held on Saturday, June 8, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at Middle Georgia State University, 100 University Parkway, Macon. "In Georgia, an estimated 1 in 10 children have asthma, and children under the age of nine account for 36 percent of asthma-related emergency room visits.
Ophthalmology, Navicent Health Says Protect Your Vision this Summer
6.3.2019
June Recognized as Cataract Awareness Month The summer months are a fun-filled and sun-filled time for the whole family to enjoy. In recognition of national Cataract Awareness Month, Ophthalmology, Atrium Health Navicent encourages eye health for the entire family.
Navicent Health's Tim Slocum on hand to accept Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives Chapter Excellence Award
5.30.2019
The Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives (GAHE) is proud to be a winner of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Award of Chapter Excellence, one of seven ACHE local chapters (78 chapters nationally) to receive this award this year. In addition, GAHE received the Award of Sustained Performance for the third year in a row.
Peach County Health Science Program Industry Certified
5.29.2019
Medical Center of Peach County, Atrium Health Navicent aids High School Health Program Medical Center of Peach County, Atrium Health Navicent (MCPC) has partnered with Peach County High School's health science program to aid the school in achieving re-certification as a Georgia Department of Education "Industry Certified" program for exhibiting excellent curriculum. To attain this certification, programs must participate in a yearly review and extensive re-certification every five years. "Achieving this Industry Certified is evidence that our Health Science program is preparing students for any path they choose.
Stop the Bleed: Saving Lives through Preparation
5.28.2019
Navicent Health Foundation, Hospital Equip Bystanders to Become Initial Responders May is National Trauma Awareness Month, and in recognition of this month, as well as Atrium Health Navicent's continuous efforts to train the public in "Stop The Bleed," the health system has placed "Stop The Bleed" kits throughout The Medical Center, Navicent Health, including highly trafficked lobbies, physician buildings and parking decks. "For many years, people have been trained in CPR and shown how to use AEDs to provide immediate care for patients suffering heart attacks. Stop the Bleed is very similar - average citizens are trained to provide immediate care for bleeding victims until first responders arrive," said Kristal Smith, educator with Trauma Services, Atrium Health Navicent. "Stop the Bleed" is a national awareness campaign designed to educate and equip bystanders to help in a bleeding emergency until professional responders arrive.