Atrium Health Navicent, Clayton State University Partner to Offer On-campus Student Health Services

Atrium Health Navicent and Clayton State University have partnered to offer on-campus health services for students, faculty and staff. The partnership was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 29.

The university’s students, faculty and staff can now receive medical services in Laker Village at 5809 N. Lake Drive, Building 1000 in Morrow. The clinic is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.

“This partnership will increase access to quality health care and eliminate barriers to help keep students healthy, able to attend class and prepare for future success,” said Atrium Health Georgia Market President Delvecchio Finley. “Thanks to Clayton State University for partnering with Atrium Health Navicent to offer these services to students, faculty and staff. Because I was raised near Clayton State’s campus and still have family residing in the area, I know first-hand the incredible impact this partnership will offer in providing the surrounding community with hope for a healthier tomorrow.”

Clayton State University’s students, faculty and staff now have access to an in-person primary care provider, or they can choose to use telehealth options. For those who already have a primary care provider, urgent care services are available.The clinic provides basic services such as wellness exams, physicals, drug screenings, vaccinations and treatment for common illnesses such as the flu, strep throat and COVID-19. Gynecological exams, including pap tests, as well as comprehensive behavioral health services, are also available. For students with chronic health conditions, providers at the clinic will provide ongoing care management, monitoring and on-site laboratory services.

Clayton State University President Dr. Georj Lewis expressed his enthusiasm about the positive influence this partnership will have on enhancing the campus experience for students.

“I am proud of the efforts made by our entire campus community,” Lewis said. “I am excited about our current achievements and look forward to addressing future opportunities.”

Since opening its doors Aug. 1, the clinic has already completed more than 175 patient visits providing services ranging from sick visits, sports physicals and lab visits to mental health.

“We are excited to launch our partnership with Atrium Health Navicent and provide a unique model of health and wellness services to students, faculty and staff,” said Dr. Allen Ward, Clayton State’s associate vice president for Student Affairs.

“Atrium Health will offer important care for our students, including acute and primary care, counseling, and women's health care, and help us with our strategic goals to promote wellness and a healthy campus environment.”

On-campus health services provided by Atrium Health Navicent are also offered at Fort Valley State University and Central Georgia Technical College. Atrium Health Navicent is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and operates on-campus health care for five other colleges and universities.

About Atrium Health Navicent

Atrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of health care in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and well-being through compassionate care. Atrium Health Navicent is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Navicent provides high-quality, personalized care in 53 specialties at more than 50 facilities throughout the region. As part of the largest, integrated, nonprofit health system in the Southeast, it is also able to tap into some of the nation’s leading medical experts and specialists with Atrium Health, allowing it to provide the best care close to home – including advanced innovations in virtual medicine and care. Throughout its 125-year history in the community, Atrium Health Navicent has remained dedicated to enhancing health and wellness for individuals throughout the region through nationally recognized quality care, community health initiatives and collaborative partnerships. It is also one of the leading teaching hospitals in the region, helping to ensure viability for rural health care for the next generation. For more information, please visit www.NavicentHealth.org.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States – created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

About Clayton State University

Clayton State University is the premier institution for social mobility in south metro Atlanta and the home of Laker Nation – a student body made of up of nearly 6,000 of Georgia’s most passionate scholars. Clayton State University offers a wide variety of esteemed majors taught by dedicated and nationally recognized faculty, including Business, Nursing, Film Production, and more. Clayton State University’s pristine, park-like campus is located in Morrow, Georgia, just under 20 miles away from downtown Atlanta. Learn more about Clayton State University at www.clayton.edu.