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American Cancer Society & Presenting Sponsor Navicent Health Lead the Fight for a World Without Cancer Through Relay For Life of Bibb County Event

4.17.2019

On Friday, April 26, over 2,000 participants and supporters will join together at the annual Relay For Life of Bibb County at Central City Park in Macon to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle. The event starts at 6:00 pm. "We are so excited to have Atrium Health Navicent as our presenting sponsor for the second consecutive year.

Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health is Raising Awareness of Parkinsons Disease

4.16.2019

April is recognized as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in the U.S., and Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent is calling attention to this chronic condition, and variety of available services that can help those with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their loved ones. Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement.

Navicent Health's First Tax Day Baby Wins $1,529 College Savings Contribution

4.15.2019

One Georgia Baby Born in 2019 to also Win $5,529 College Savings Contribution Tax Day isn't something that most think to celebrate, but for Victor and Felipa Rodriguez Garcia of McIntyre, Ga. the day came with two reasons"”the birth of their 6 lb., 8.6 oz. baby girl this morning at 1:27 a.m., and a college savings contribution for baby Rose, who was the first baby born at Atrium Health Navicent on April 15"”Tax Day. "We are very happy and very glad, very thankful to receive this scholarship," said Felipa Rodriguez Garcia, baby Rose's mother. Felipa also said her family feels very blessed to have a baby girl.

Organ Donation Encouraged during April, National Donate Life Month

4.8.2019

This April, during National Donate Life Month, Atrium Health Navicent celebrates the lives of those who have received a second chance at life, as well as the contributions of those who make transplants possible - organ, tissue and eye donors. The health system also recognizes the approximately 5,200 Georgians who are awaiting needed transplants. "At Atrium Health Navicent, we encourage the members of our community to commit to becoming an organ donor.

Free Family Fun Day Saturday, April 13

4.4.2019

Visit Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent for Day of Healthy Fun! Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (PACC) invites the community to a free day of family fun on Saturday, April 13.

Navicent Health and Partners Renew Commitment to Health Equity

4.4.2019

Health System Nationally Recognized for Efforts to Improve Care for Region's Residents Atrium Health Navicent, in partnership with other community providers including Macon-Bibb County, is raising awareness of healthcare equity during April and celebrating the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services theme of "Active and Healthy." "Together with our partners, Atrium Health Navicent is raising the standard for efforts to improve health, education, justice, housing, transportation and employment, and therefore address the social determinants that impact health.

Navicent Health Raises Awareness of Esophageal Cancers Causes and Preventative Treatments

4.3.2019

While a cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event, there are many steps people can take to prevent certain forms of cancer, including esophageal cancer. This April, in recognition of Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, Atrium Health Navicent will raise awareness of esophageal cancer and encourages healthy lifestyle habits that may prevent this condition.

Carol Babcock Receives the Healthcare Ethics Consortiums Hero in Healthcare Ethics Award

4.2.2019

Carol Babcock, MFT, Director of Palliative Care and Healthy Communities, Atrium Health Navicent is this year's recipient of the Healthcare Ethics Consortium's 2019 Hero in Healthcare Ethics Award. Babcock is the founding manager of the Center for Palliative Care at Atrium Health Navicent, chair of the hospital's ethics committee, and the creator of Atrium Health Navicent's innovative counselor-based palliative care program.

Community Partners Host Seventh Annual Child Abuse Prevention Symposium

4.1.2019

Each April - in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month - Crescent House, Atrium Health Navicent encourages discussion of this important issue through an annual Child Abuse Prevention Symposium. The seventh annual Child Abuse Prevention Symposium, scheduled Wednesday, April 10 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., will take place at The Medical Center, Navicent Health's Peyton Anderson Health Education Center, located at 877 Hemlock Street in Macon.

Lets Walk, Talk, and Get Healthier

3.27.2019

Inaugural "Walk With A Doc" to be held April 6 Atrium Health Navicent invites members of the community to its inaugural "Walk With A Doc" event in an effort to encourage greater health and wellness. "Walk With A Doc" will be held the first Saturday of each month, beginning April 6, in Macon's beautiful Central City Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon). Registration will begin each Saturday at 10:00 a.m., with the walk beginning at 10:30 a.m.