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Join Navicent Health to Learn if Your Heart is as Healthy as it Could Be

1.29.2019

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 610,000 people in the U.S. die of heart disease each year - approximately one in every four deaths.

Grant Supports Efforts to Decrease Unhealthy Substance Use in 34 Georgia Counties

1.23.2019

Atrium Health Navicent, First Choice Primary Care Continue Efforts to Assist Uninsured, Minorities and Economically Disadvantaged Thanks to a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Atrium Health Navicent and partners will receive funding to implement Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) to identify and address unhealthy alcohol and drug use for patients across 34 Georgia counties. The $4,871,825 grant, awarded to Institute of Public and Preventative Health (IPPH) at Augusta University will allow healthcare providers participating in the SBIRT Initiative for Georgia's Rural and Underserved Populations project to addresses healthcare disparities related to substance use disorder among minority, uninsured and economically disadvantaged patient populations.

Healthy Dates Calendar, February 2019

1.18.2019

2/2 - Save Your Heart Health Fair, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., Central Georgia Technical College Building H, 3300 Macon Tech Drive, Macon, For details and a complete list of Heart Fest 2019 events, visit www.navicenthealth.org 2/2 - 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 2/4 - Prepared Childbirth Class (Monday series - Feb. 2, 4, 11, 18), 7 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 2/5 - Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent (3351 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.201.6500 for information 2/5 - Men to Men Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., Wellness Center, Atrium Health Navicent (3797 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.633.6349 for information 2/6 - Bariatric Support Group, 11 a.m., Bariatric & Metabolic Institute, Atrium Health Navicent (777 Hemlock Street, Macon), 478.633.5200 for information 2/6 - Infant CPR Class, 6:30 p.m., 478.633.BABY or https://navicenthealth.org/service-center/women-s-services-navicent-health/beginnings-classes to register for this free class, please register one month prior to due date 2/11 - Chemotherapy Orientation Class, 10 a.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.8537 for reservations 2/11 - Prostate Cancer 101, 12 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.8537 for reservations 2/12 - Smoking Cessation Class, 6 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.2614 for information 2/13 - 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 2/13 - Ribbons of Hope Cancer Support Group, 1 p.m.

The Medical Center, Navicent Health Installs New Auxiliary Officers

9.27.2018

Auxiliary Contributes More than $82,500 and 18,000 Hours in Fiscal Year 2018 The Medical Center, Navicent Health celebrated the installation of its new Auxiliary officers on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The incoming leaders for the 2019 fiscal year are as follows: Mary Robertson, President Mary Parks, President Elect Patsy Bass, Treasurer Melissa Hicks, Recording Secretary Linda Jackson, Corresponding Secretary ""Our Auxiliary is a significant part of the framework of our hospital, and our officers support the Auxilians with competent leadership.

The Medical Center, Navicent Health Installs New Auxiliary Officers

10.11.2017

Auxiliary Contributes More than $95,000 and 10,000 Hours in Fiscal Year 2017 The Medical Center, Navicent Health celebrated the installation of its new Auxiliary officers on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. The incoming leaders for the 2018 fiscal year are as follows: Joyce Schafer, President Mary Robertson, President Elect Patsy Bass, Treasurer Mary Parks, Recording Secretary Linda Jackson, Corresponding Secretary "Our Auxiliary is a significant part of the framework of our hospital, and our officers support the Auxilians with competent leadership.

Auxilians Purchase Charging Kiosk for Medical Center, Navicent Health

6.13.2017

The Medical Center, Navicent Health (MCNH) Auxiliary is pleased to announce the purchase of a new charging kiosk that will benefit patients and their loved ones. The kiosk will allow those waiting at MCNH to charge phones, tablets and other handheld devices in a secure location.

The Medical Center, Navicent Health Installs New Auxiliary Officers

10.5.2016

Auxilians Contributed $112,000 and 10,000 Hours in Fiscal Year 2016 The Medical Center, Navicent Health celebrated the installation of its new Auxiliary officers on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. The incoming leaders for the 2017 fiscal year are as follows: "¢ Joyce Schafer, President "¢ Mary Robertson, President Elect "¢ Patsy Bass, Treasurer "¢ Mary Parks, Recording Secretary "¢ Helen Tucker, Corresponding Secretary "Our Auxiliary is a significant part of the framework of our hospital, and our officers support the Auxiliary with competent leadership.

23rd Annual Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll Scheduled for December 5

11.18.2015

Annual Race Benefits Children's Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent Initiatives MACON, GA (Tuesday, November 17, 2015) - The 23rd Annual Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll - benefiting Children's Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent - will take place on Saturday, December 5. Funds from the race will support Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital's “Healthy Me” childhood obesity program.

Medical Center, Community Partners Host Hepatitis C Educational Program

5.16.2014

Medical Center, Community Partners Host Hepatitis C Educational Program Free Events Scheduled for Thursday, May 22  MACON, GA (Wednesday, May 14, 2014) – The Medical Center of Central Georgia (MCCG)  - along with partners including the Bibb County Health Department, Daybreak Shelter , First Choice Primary Care, Georgia College and State University Graduate School of  Nursing, and the Macon Volunteer Clinic – have come together to form the Hepatitis C Community Collaborative. The Collaborative is leading an effort to educate the community about the causes and treatments of hepatitis C.

Medical Center a Finalist for LIVESTRONG Music Therapy Project

4.7.2014

Medical Center a Finalist for LIVESTRONG® Music Therapy Project Community Votes Needed In Order to Secure Grant  MACON, GA (Monday, April 7, 2014) – The Medical Center of Central Georgia (MCCG) has been selected as a finalist to receive the Jeffrey Frank Wacks Music Therapy Program as part of the LIVESTRONG® Foundation Community Impact Project, which brings proven cancer support programs to communities across the U.S. Grant recipients will be determined through a public online voting campaign that runs from Monday, March 24 at 11:00 a.m. until Friday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m.