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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.

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Sleep Center Receives National Reaccreditation

12.11.2024

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin Sleep Center has received a five-year reaccreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). The reaccreditation covers all types of sleep testing offered at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin, including in-center polysomnography, multiple sleep latency testing, maintenance of wakefulness testing, and home sleep apnea testing.

Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent Offer Tips for Toy and Gift Safety

12.10.2024

One of the most magical moments of the holiday season is watching as children smile in delight while unwrapping toys and gifts. Pediatricians at Atrium Health Levine Children's Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital encourage gift givers to exercise caution when selecting presents for young children.

Atrium Health Navicent to Provide Ambulance Service to Wilkinson County

12.9.2024

Atrium Health Navicent will begin providing emergency medical services (EMS) for Wilkinson County on Jan. 1, 2025. Wilkinson County commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve a proposal from Atrium Health Navicent following a detailed and thorough selection process.

Community Invited to Attend Tree Lighting Event at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

12.4.2024

The community is invited to join Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, for an annual holiday tradition, “A Night of Lights,” the lighting of the Children’s Tree and the debut of a new holiday feature.