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Atrium Health Navicent Dietitians Offer Tips to Help You Eat Healthier this Holiday Season

12.13.2023

From mid-November until the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, it seems not even Santa’s reindeer can outrun the trays of cookies, plates of pies and glasses of holiday cheer that are heaped upon us every holiday season. From work parties to social celebrations and family meals, calorie-laden temptations abound.

Atrium Health Navicent Hospitals Designated ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospitals

12.8.2023

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin have been designated “birthing-friendly” hospitals by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Holly Jolly Shoppe Donations Now Being Accepted to Benefit Patients at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

12.7.2023

The Holly Jolly Shoppe, sponsored by the Navicent Health Foundation, is accepting donations from community organizations now and throughout the month of December. Donations are used to provide distraction and therapeutic play for children in central and south Georgia receiving treatment at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital.

Atrium Health Declares Respiratory Virus Season, Visitor Restrictions

12.6.2023

Atrium Health Navicent, like many health systems across the nation, has seen an increase in respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu and RSV. Due to this increase, Atrium Health Navicent will implement seasonal temporary visitor restrictions for children age 12 and younger starting on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7 a.m.   To reduce the possibility of spreading viruses, visitors who are age 12 and younger will not be permitted to visit patients in our hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation locations.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Offer Tips for Toy and Gift Safety

12.4.2023

Watching children smile in delight while unwrapping toys and other gifts is a magical part of the holiday season. Pediatricians at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital encourage gift givers to exercise caution when selecting presents for young children.

Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital Opens New Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit

11.30.2023

Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday for the new Virgil E. Cooper Jr.

Register Now for the 31st Annual Reindeer Run

11.27.2023

The 31st annual Reindeer Run and Santa Stroll, benefiting Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8:30 a.m. Join us this Saturday and kick off your holiday season with a healthy and fun activity that benefits Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital,” said Dr.

Atrium Health Navicent Offers Tips to Help You Deck the Halls with Safety in Mind

11.25.2023

‘Tis the season to cheerfully deck the halls and get festive with holiday decor. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, during the holiday season, there are about 160 decorating-related injuries each day.

Atrium Health Navicent’s Dr. Dennis Ashley Receives 2023 Research Award

11.22.2023

Established Investigator in Clinical/Population Science Award is presented by Wake Forest University School of Medicine Dr. Dennis Ashley, trauma medical director for Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center, has been recognized by Wake Forest University School of Medicine for his contributions to clinical research.

Tips for Healthy Choices and Kitchen Safety when Preparing Your Thanksgiving Meal

11.21.2023

The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone trying to implement healthy habits. Despite your best efforts, it can be difficult to follow through with an exercise routine and resist tempting, high-calorie foods.