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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.

Atrium Health Navicent Programs Help Diabetes Patients Manage Their Condition

11.20.2023

The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing American Diabetes Month by learning about the disease and local programs that help to control diabetes. Diabetes, a condition affecting an estimated 537 million people worldwide, is a metabolic disease in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin to regulate glucose levels in the bloodstream.

Atrium Health Navicent Packs Time Capsule to be Opened in 2073

11.16.2023

Months after opening time capsules dating to 1916 and 1973, Atrium Health Navicent packed a container Thursday to be safely stored away for 50 years to offer a glimpse of life in 2023 for future generations. The time capsule is set to be opened in 2073.

Atrium Health Navicent Urges Smokers to Commit to Quitting During Lung Cancer Awareness Month

11.8.2023

In observance of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Atrium Health Navicent encourages smokers to commit to quitting and is raising awareness for lifesaving lung screenings which can detect cancer earlier, when it’s easier to treat. Smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, which causes 1 in 5 cancer deaths.

Join Atrium Health Navicent in Preventing Premature Births

11.7.2023

The community is invited to join Atrium Health Navicent in recognizing November as Prematurity Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the 383,082 babies born premature in the United States each year, and what we can do to help prevent premature births. Each year, 1 in 10 babies is born premature, which means they are born prior to 37 weeks of pregnancy.

Atrium Health Navicent Observes Home Care and Hospice Month

11.2.2023

Chipotle Macon to donate a portion of proceeds to Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe Each November, the home care and hospice community honors the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, social workers, chaplains and volunteers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. To recognize their efforts, Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe joins the National Association for Home Care & Hospice in observing National Home Care and Hospice Month.