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Prioritize Heart Healthy Habits During American Heart Month

2.3.2025

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and, in recognition of American Heart Month, Atrium Health Navicent is hosting events to help individuals learn more about their personal risk and steps they can take to prevent the disease. “Making a few simple lifestyle changes can make an incredible impact on your heart health, both today and for years into the future,” said Dr. Patrick Kohtz, an Atrium Health Navicent cardiothoracic surgeon. “It’s also important that you take steps to assess your risk and have regular visits with your primary care provider who can refer you to a specialist if needed.

Atrium Health Navient Baldwin Offers Heart Health Information with Free Lunch n’ Learn

2.1.2025

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is offering the community an opportunity to learn about heart health in the next session of its recurring Lunch n’ Learn series. The next Lunch n’ Learn will be held at 11 a.m.

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center Wins Statewide Patient Safety Award

1.30.2025

The Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) recently awarded Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center a Patient Safety and Quality Award recognizing the hospital’s achievement in improving patient safety and medical outcomes. The hospital was recognized for its project, “Dolls Aren't Just for Babies Anymore,” which identified patients at risk for falls in the hospital and developed a strategy for reducing risk.

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Auxiliary Donates Lifesaving CPR Tool

1.27.2025

Members of the Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin auxiliary recently donated a lifesaving LUCAS (“Lund University Cardiac Assist System”) Device to the hospital to assist in treatment of patients experiencing cardiac arrest. The device delivers industry guidelines-consistent chest compressions regardless of a medical provider’s physical strength and stamina. “Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is committed to quality, excellence and patient safety,” said Thomas Goss, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin’s chief operating officer. ”We are so thankful to the Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin auxiliary for their volunteerism and dedication to helping us provide the highest quality care for patients in Milledgeville and the Lake Oconee region.” The $32,273 raised which funded the device donation came from volunteers’ work in the hospital’s Pink Bow gift shop.

Atrium Health Navicent Expands On-Demand Urgent Care Video Visits to 24/7 Care

1.16.2025

When urgent care is needed, Atrium Health Navicent is now available from the comfort of your home or office, anywhere with a smartphone, tablet or computer, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. First launched by Atrium Health Navicent in 2020, our virtual care platform allows patients to connect to doctors, advanced practice providers and care teams for health conditions typically treated through primary and urgent care, such as cold or flu, fever, allergies, bronchitis, sinus infections, strep throat, pink eye, hypertension, gout, rashes and stomach discomfort. “By expanding availability of urgent care video visits to around-the-clock care, patients don’t have to worry about leaving their home or work, or finding transportation or childcare,” said Atrium Health Navicent Chief Clinical Officer Dr.

Help Prevent Birth Defects with Tips from Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent

1.15.2025

In observance of Birth Defects Awareness Month, physicians at Atrium Health Navicent encourage expectant mothers and women of child-bearing age to become educated about steps they can take now to prevent and detect birth defects. Birth defects — structural changes present at birth that can affect almost any part of the body — affect 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States each year and are the leading cause of infant deaths, accounting for 20 percent of all infant deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Atrium Health Navicent Expands Cancer Treatment Offerings

1.9.2025

Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center is now offering additional treatmentoptions for patients with pancreatic, liver and gastrointestinal cancers with the addition of Dr. Salah Abdel Jalil.

Atrium Health Navicent implements visitor restrictions to help protect patients

1.8.2025

As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health Navicent is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Simple actions, like staying up to date on vaccinations, practicing good hygiene and staying home when unwell, can help keep individuals, families and communities safer this sick season.

Atrium Health Navicent Raises Minimum Wage for Teammates

12.19.2024

Atrium Health Navicent announced a significant investment in its Georgia workforce, raising minimum starting rate to $16, up 7%, effective Jan. 12. The increase recognizes teammates’ contributions to making communities better, while also strengthening the health system’s impact on the local economy.

Two Years Later: How Advocate Health is Redefining Care

12.18.2024

Two years after forming the nation’s third-largest not-for-profit integrated health system, Advocate Health is demonstrating its commitment to not only improve, but also transform care for patients and communities. Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health came together in December 2022, forming Advocate Health, with the goal of establishing clinical preeminence and safety, advancing learning and discovery, building a next-generation workforce, improving affordability, advancing health equity and leading environmental sustainability. “Two years ago, we set out on an ambitious journey to transform how health care is delivered,” said Advocate Health CEO Eugene A.