Hospice of South Georgia, an affiliate of South Georgia Medical Center, is hosting Living with ALS, an educational session for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients and their caregivers. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 26, at 6pm at SGMC’s Smith Northview campus. Dr. Hernan Posas, Jr., SGMC Neurologist, and Emily DeCesare, NP-C, Hospice Palliative Care Nurse will share insights and discuss strategies for preserving the independence and quality of life of those impacted by ALS. Registration is limited and required by visiting sgmc.org/ALS or calling 229-433-4127.  

ALS is a rare neurological disease that affects nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement such as chewing or swallowing, speaking, or any intentional body movement. It affects as many as 30,000 people in the United States, with 5,000 new cases diagnosed each year.  As cases grow nationally, support and education are essential for enhancing care and quality of life for those facing treatments. 

Living with ALS is one of the many educational events offered by HOSG’s caregiver support series. According to HOSG Executive Director Kevin Moore, “As the area’s only not-for-profit hospice provider, it’s important for us to provide guidance and resources to caregivers in our communities so they can ensure their loved ones experience the best quality of life possible.”   

Caregiver support is essential in hospice and palliative care. “This educational event series allows the SGMC’s health system to extend support for a better patient experience and quality of life throughout the entire process of a disease,” he shared. Past support events focused on dementia awareness, palliative care, and post-pandemic trauma. 

For more information on HOSG or SGMC visit sgmc.org.  

Patients in and around Jackson County now have more convenient access to urgent and specialty healthcare, as Northeast Georgia Health System’s (NGHS) new Medical Plaza opened in Jefferson on Monday, July 11.

“We’re thrilled to finally see this building come to life, as we continue to invest in improving care across the region,” said Carol Burrell, President and CEO of NGHS. “We’re now able to offer better and quicker access to people in Jackson County, as well as provide one central location for all of their healthcare needs.”

The single-story, 11,000-square-foot building, which is easily accessible from U.S. 129, is home to the new Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Urgent Care location, along with other NGPG services like Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and General Surgery. Cardiology services are provided at the new building by Georgia Heart Institute. The Medical Plaza also offers digital X-ray services and an on-site lab.

“With more space comes more providers,” said Daniel Tuffy, President and Chief Administrative Officer of NGPG. “That means patients will have greater access to all the services available at this new location — and with everything housed under one roof, patients won’t have to drive far or to multiple locations to get the care they’ve come to know and trust.”

The new Medical Plaza is located at 1496 Winder Highway in Jefferson, Georgia. Urgent Care is open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. To save your spot online, visit ngpg.org/urgent-care. To learn more about the other practices in the building, visit nghs.com/jefferson.

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Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2022. HMC is one of only 81 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.

The award recognizes HMC’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that HMC has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.

To receive the Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award, Hamilton has demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry for two consecutive years (2020 and 2021), and performed at the top level for specific performance measures. Full participation in the registry engages hospitals in a robust quality improvement process using data to drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care provided to heart attack patients.

“It is an honor to award Hamilton with the Gold Performance Award for their valuable national leadership and dedication to meeting comprehensive performance measures in patient care,” said Michael C. Kontos, MD, FACC, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Steering Subcommittee, and cardiologist at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. “The receipt of this award indicates that Hamilton remains committed to providing top quality, guideline-driven care for heart attack patients. Their success ensures patients are receiving the highest quality cardiovascular care.”

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that over 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. A heart attack occurs when a blood clot in a coronary artery partially or completely blocks blood flow to the heart muscle. Treatment guidelines include administering aspirin upon arrival and discharge, timely restoration of blood flow to the blocked artery, smoking cessation counseling and cardiac rehabilitation, among others.

Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry empowers health care provider teams to consistently treat heart attack patients according to the most current, science-based guidelines and establishes a national standard for understanding and improving the quality, safety and outcomes of care provided for patients with coronary artery disease, specifically high-risk heart attack patients.

As the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the mission of the American College of Cardiology and its more than 56,000 members is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC bestows credentials upon cardiovascular professionals who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. The College also provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research through its world-renowned JACC Journals, operates national registries to measure and improve care, and offers cardiovascular accreditation to hospitals and institutions.

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South Georgia Medical Center, in partnership with Mercer University School of Medicine, is pleased to welcome its inaugural class of Internal Medicine residents. 

Over the next three years, the resident physicians will complete their training under the guidance of Internal Medicine Program Director Dr. Gregory Beale and a host of skilled physicians and staff. They will see patients both in the hospital setting and in the clinic setting at SGMC Adult Primary Care in Valdosta. 

 “We are thrilled to welcome our premier class of residents to SGMC and introduce them to the community,” said Beale. “Our residency program will challenge these physicians to grow and develop their skills. We look forward to helping them excel in their careers and achieve the SGMC standard of providing the highest level of patient care.” 

 SGMC’s inaugural class of Internal Medicine residents includes: 

·         Rija Chaudhary, MD 

·         Venkata Gandi, MD 

·         Priyanka Kalan, MD 

·         Monica Kovuri, MD 

·         Dwayne Mohan, MD 

·         Anum Munir, MD 

·         Shilpa Reddy, MD 

·         Rosaida Silverio-Lopez, MD 

 The program will welcome eight residents each year who will spend three years with the system. Each year another eight will join the program, with a total of 24 when at full capacity. SGMC looks forward to becoming a leader in training and medical education. 

 SGMC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Dawson said that the program exemplifies SGMC’s commitment to providing unequaled access to care throughout the region. “Rural Georgia is an underserved area for physicians, including primary care doctors. These providers will fill a need in the community and make a difference in the lives of their patients.” 

 The residency program will also provide a long-term economic impact for South Georgia. Not only will the community have a steady stream of new health care providers each year, but it will also see a boost in the local economy from new job creation and the everyday spending that comes along with it. 

 SGMC launched its residency program in 2021 with approval from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. It received more than 2,000 applications for the first class, conducted 103 interviews, and ultimately matched with eight physicians in 2022. 

 To learn more, visit sgmc.org. 

Physicians urge caution in fireworks use and discourage celebratory gunfire

As our nation prepares to celebrate the Independence Day holiday, Atrium Health Navicent physicians urge everyone to keep safety in mind.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 15,600 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries in U.S. hospital emergency departments in 2020. Two thirds of those injuries occurred in the weeks immediately before and immediately after the Independence Day holiday.

The most common injuries include burns to the hands and fingers, followed by injuries that involve the head, face, ears and eyes. Fireworks, including sparklers and flares, can cause serious burns as well as blast injuries that can permanently impair vision and hearing.

Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center, central and south Georgia’s only nationally-verified Level I Trauma Center, encourage individuals to prevent firework injuries by following these tips:

• Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.

• Adults should supervise all fireworks activities.

• Handle and use fireworks in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all warning labels.

• Light fireworks on smooth, flat surfaces, and aim them away from buildings, dry leaves, flammable materials and spectators.

• Do not try to relight fireworks that malfunction.

• Do not modify fireworks or use homemade fireworks.

• Light fireworks one at a time, then quickly move back.

• Keep a phone and a bucket of water or fire extinguisher within reach, and know first aid for burns.

“Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent treat fireworks-related injuries each year, with more patients coming in with these injuries in the days closest to Independence Day and New Years,” said Dr. John Wood, Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center’s emergency center medical director. “If you plan to use fireworks, follow safety precautions such as using eye protection, not lighting fireworks indoors and never holding a firework while lighting it to ensure your holiday celebration is safe.”

Physicians also urge revelers to avoid firing guns in celebration of the holiday. Bullets returning to the ground due to celebratory gunfire can cause serious injury or death for bystanders. Atrium Health Navicent is participating in the Georgia Stay SAFE campaign, which promotes safe gun storage and the prevention of firearm injuries in children.

If an accident or injury occurs, seek appropriate medical treatment. For emergency situations, call 911 or seek care at the nearest emergency center. Atrium Health Navicent offers emergency care at the following locations:

• Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center (770 Pine St., Macon)

• Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital (888 Pine St., Macon)

• Atrium Health Navicent Peach Emergency Department (1960 Hwy 247 Connector, Byron)

• Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin (821 North Cobb St., Milledgeville)

• Monroe County Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent Partner (88 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Forsyth)

• Putnam General Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent Partner (101 Greensboro Road, Eatonton)

For non-life-threatening injuries, visit your nearest urgent care provider. Atrium Health Navicent provides urgent care at three Macon locations. • Atrium Health Navicent Urgent Care North (3400 Riverside Drive, Macon)

• Atrium Health Navicent Urgent Care East (1339 Gray Highway, Macon)

• Atrium Health Navicent Urgent Care Northwest (5925 Zebulon Road, Macon)

About Atrium Health Navicent

Atrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of healthcare in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and wellbeing through compassionate care. 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.

The future of healthcare in Lumpkin County and the anchor of the Gateway Corridor is now officially under construction. Hundreds of people, community leaders, healthcare workers and project members gathered this morning to break and bless the ground at the future campus of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Lumpkin.

            “This hospital is a big win for rural healthcare, in a time when many other communities are not sure they can rely on a local hospital,” said Senator Steve Gooch. “Today is a historic one for our community, and it’s also sacred in its significance.”

The future hospital campus sits along Georgia 400, just south of the Highway 60 intersection, and has been in the planning phase since 2019. That’s when the current NGMC Lumpkin hospital opened in Dahlonega – thanks to quick collaboration by Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), local leaders and state officials after the previous hospital owner closed its doors. Sights were immediately set on how to move the hospital to the future campus and grow its services to care for more people, but the COVID-19 pandemic caused delays.

“If things had gone according to the original plan, we’d be opening this year, not just breaking ground,” said Carol Burrell, NGHS president & CEO. “We appreciate this community’s patience, understanding and support – and we look forward to the future NGMC Lumpkin opening in 2024.”

NGMC Lumpkin provides 24/7/365 emergency care to Dahlonega and surrounding communities. The hospital also provides inpatient care and supporting imaging, lab and pharmacy services. Plans call for the future 66,000 square-foot building to be home to:

• 16 private inpatient rooms
• 10 state-of-the-art emergency treatment rooms, four dedicated observation rooms, a fast-track area and separate entrance and exit
• 3 operating rooms and one procedural suite to support Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, General Surgery and other services
• Café and Dining Area

“As we prepare to put shovels in the earth, it’s hard not to draw the parallel to the miners who came here two centuries ago – or even the indigenous people before them – who came to hunt, fish and reap from the soil the bounty of this region,” says Spence Price. “We are acutely aware of the profound significance of what we are doing here today and what it will mean for generations.”

NGMC Lumpkin is an economic driver for the county and surrounding area. According to a study by the Georgia Hospital Association in 2020, the hospital employed nearly 150 people, supported another 500+ jobs across the state and generated an overall economic impact of more than $66 million.

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ABOUT NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER

Since 1951, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has been on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. With hospitals located in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder and Dahlonega, the four NGMC campuses have a total of more than 750 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. NGMC is part of Northeast Georgia Health System, a non-profit that cares for more than one million people across more than 19 counties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is pleased to announce its receipt of a $150,000 donation from Morris Bank in partnership with the Georgia HEART Rural Tax Credit Program.

“This contribution through the Georgia HEART Rural Tax Credit Program will help Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin continue to provide high-quality care to patients in Milledgeville, and elevate the services we offer as we meet the needs of patients in the Baldwin County and Lake Oconee region,” said Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin CEO Todd Dixon. Thank you Morris Bank for your generosity and support.”

Morris Bank is a community bank rooted in middle and south Georgia with nine branches in Dublin, Gray, Houston County and Bulloch County, and a mortgage services center in Milledgeville. In an effort to give back and support the communities it serves, Morris Bank partnered with the Georgia HEART Rural Tax Credit Program to assist Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin in serving area families.

“We are fortunate to have quality health care here in Milledgeville-Baldwin County, and we believe this is an essential driver to developing and growing this community,” said Chairman and CEO of Morris Bank, Spence Mullis. “We appreciate all that Atrium Health Navicent provides to this area and are proud to partner with them through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program to continue serving the health care needs of this community.”

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is a 140-bed, acute care facility located in Milledgeville that provides 24/7 emergency services, radiology services, women’s services and general medical and surgical services to the 150,000 residents living in Baldwin and surrounding counties, and the Lake Oconee region.

Georgia businesses and individuals can contribute to the Georgia HEART Rural Tax Credit Program through June 30, 2022, or until a $60 million cap on contributions is met. By directing state taxes to qualified rural hospitals, taxpayers receive a 100 percent state income tax credit.

Fifty-five Georgia hospitals benefit from contributions, including Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin, Atrium Health Navicent Peach, Monroe County Hospital and Putnam General Hospital. For more information, or to contribute, visit www.georgiaheart.org.

About Atrium Health Navicent

Atrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of healthcare in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and wellbeing through compassionate care. 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 Morris Bank

In an ever-changing banking environment, Morris Bank still takes a common-sense approach and leverages practical financial solutions and mortgage

services. Decisions have been made locally since 1954, and the Morris Bank team is ready to make banking easy for you. To learn what it means to

Bank Blue or to find out more about our Code Blue philosophy, visit www.morris.bank. Member FDIC.

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On June 7, Nashville, Georgia and Berrien County elected officials, community leaders, and South Georgia Medical Center representatives met at Chaparral Boats to discuss the future healthcare needs for Berrien County and surrounding communities. Plans for a major expansion to the SGMC Berrien Campus and enhancements to SGMC’s healthcare delivery system for South Georgia were discussed. The $14.5 million project entails a new two-story Emergency Room addition that will expand the current campus footprint by 26,000 feet.   

The existing Berrien County Hospital was built in 1965. While there have been several technological investments over the years such as advanced x-ray equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and a new electronic health records system, the community and SGMC recognize the need for new modern emergency department facilities to better serve residents of South Georgia.  

“Creating access to modern, well-equipped facilities that enable high-quality healthcare to the people of rural South Georgia is a priority, especially during an emergency when it’s needed the most. We are excited about the future of the SGMC Berrien hospital campus and what more our remarkable team of physicians, staff, and volunteers can provide to the residents of Berrien County and surrounding communities through these enhanced facilities,” stated SGMC President and Chief Executive Officer Ronald E. Dean.   

This project will replace the original three-room emergency department with a new, modern nine-room emergency department. The state-of-the-art facility will feature larger trauma and specialty care patient rooms, and enhanced clinical and support space. The emergency department will be equipped with the latest monitoring systems and furnishings. Additionally, the expansion includes a new lobby and entrance to other hospital services.  

Dean shared that this is another way to create unequaled access to SGMC’s comprehensive network of specialties and providers. SGMC’s investment in advanced heart care includes the region’s only open-heart surgery program, a structural valve center with Transaortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and cardiac electrophysiology services. SGMC also has the area’s only certified primary stroke center and advanced neonatal intensive care unit.    

Those in attendance shared stories regarding their experiences at the Berrien campus and their gratitude for being able to receive quality healthcare close to home.  

SGMC Foundation Board of Trustees Vice Chair Hayden Hancock shared, “Having access to this level of medical services in Berrien County and investing in the future of this campus serves more than the health needs of our community’s residents but also enhances the health of our local economy.”  

In addition to emergency services, SGMC’s Berrien Campus provides medical care for inpatient and outpatient services, imaging including 3-D mammography, a 12-bed geriatric psychiatric unit, and a substance abuse center.  

SGMC is a regional health system comprised of four hospital campuses in Lowndes, Berrien, and Lanier counties. Its network includes 11 primary care offices and 27 specialty care clinics and facilities. To learn more, visit sgmc.org. 

Expanding on its commitment to strengthen health care resources in the Gwinnett region, Northside Hospital held a ceremonial crane christening and groundbreaking event June 7 to mark construction of a new patient tower on its Northside Gwinnett campus in Lawrenceville.

Hospital leadership joined representatives from the Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation, Hospital Authority of Gwinnett County, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and the local community to celebrate the continuing, rapid growth of the region’s health care resources.

“This is another great milestone for Gwinnett County,” said Northside Hospital Gwinnett/Duluth CEO and President Debbie Mitcham. “Northside’s mission in Gwinnett County is to provide world-class health care locally, so that people do not need to leave this county to get the health care that they deserve.”

The new patient tower will add 132 new inpatient beds, increasing the hospital’s total inpatient capacity from 388 to 520. The tower will include the expansion of ancillary and support services, and a new patient entry lobby and outpatient waiting area.

The project also includes a 143,828-square-foot medical office building to house outpatient imaging, ambulatory surgery and a variety of physician practices. Completion is expected by 2025.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Gwinnett County is the second largest county in Georgia. Ms. Mitcham said that Gwinnett’s success is the result of partnerships among visionary local leaders – government, academic, civic, business, and neighborhoods.

“Northside wants to grow with this community and be part of its bright future,” Ms. Mitcham said.

“As a physician, I can tell you that this expansion has been needed for a quite a while,” said Dr. Denise Pecht, chairman of the Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation. “We are looking forward to the future of health care in Gwinnett and we’re counting on [Northside] continuing to be a vital part of that transformation.”

The architect for the Northside Hospital Gwinnett tower project is Perkins&Will, HLGstudio is the interior design firm, and the general contractor is Batson-Cook Construction.

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About Northside Hospital

The Northside Hospital health care system is one of Georgia’s leading health care providers with five acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and more than 250 outpatient locations across the state. Northside Hospital leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care, sports medicine, cardiovascular and surgical services. For more information, visit: northside.com.

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Atrium Health Navicent has expanded its virtual care delivery system to include a new “Get Growing” program to support infants’ healthy weight gain after hospital discharge.

Since 2021, patients diagnosed with COVID-19 have been able to receive hospital-level treatment in the comfort of their own homes thanks to the health system’s innovative Hospital at Home virtual care delivery system. Earlier this year, the program expanded to include pediatric patients.

The Get Growing service of the Pediatric Hospital at Home program launched in March. Babies treated in the neonatal intensive care unit (NNICU) and pediatric inpatient units at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital are referred to the program by medical providers if there’s a need for close follow-up to ensure healthy weight gain at home.

Using a scale provided by the Pediatric Hospital at Home program, caregivers weigh their infants daily and provide information to the Hospital at Home care team via a phone call or text message. A Hospital at Home teammate performs follow-up care until babies establish care with a pediatric gastroenterology specialist.

“We found that infants needing tube feedings at home after discharge from the hospital were often ‘failing to thrive’ by the time they were seen at a follow up appointment with a pediatric gastroenterology specialist,” said Allison Butler, a nurse practitioner who provides care through Hospital at Home. “Through no fault of their own, caregivers were following instructions for feeding, but if the infants were spitting up or they were unsure how to mix the formula, the babies might have lost weight by the time they had their follow-up appointment. Using the provided scales, caregivers can weigh babies daily and feeding challenges can be addressed more quickly.”

Since the program began in March, all infants sent home with scales who have followed up with a gastroenterology specialist after hospital discharge have experienced significant weight gain.

“Caregivers with babies in the Get Growing program have received assistance in finding substitute formulas and support in ensuring formula is prepared correctly so these children can have a healthy start at life and thrive,” said Dr. Joanne Kennedy, medical director for the Pediatric Hospital at Home program and an Atrium Health Navicent pediatric hospitalist. “It’s helpful for families to know they have 24/7 access to a medical provider while participating in the program and rewarding for us to be able to answer caregivers’ questions and calm their fears.”

More about Hospital at Home

Although first launched as a program to provide treatment for COVID-19, Hospital at Home has expanded to treat adult and pediatric patients with multiple health needs while allowing them to receive regular monitoring of symptoms and vital signs at home. Patients are referred to the program via inpatient and emergency room physician referral.

Patients must have telephone access. As part of the program, the patient — or their caregiver — monitors and logs vital signs and participates in check-in calls with nurses and a physician, as needed. Patients may also access a 24/7 support line for any questions about their health. Through the virtual care delivery system, care providers can spot any trends or worsening symptoms and provide early intervention, if needed, before an emergency occurs.

To find a doctor, visit navicenthealth.org and click “Find a Doctor.”

About Atrium Health Navicent Atrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of healthcare in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and wellbeing through compassionate care. 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.

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