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HEALTH & HOSPITAL NEWS

OVERCOMING ADDICTION AND THE
COMBATING OVERDOSE IMPORTANCE OF
ASKING QUESTIONS
Navicent Health, a nationally recognized thought leader in addressing the opioid crisis, is
continuing to make significant contributions in this area. Navicent Health’s Department When you are diagnosed with
of Family Medicine, in partnership with River Edge Behavioral Health, hosts a weekly an illness, it is easy to get
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinic that helps patients through ongoing group overwhelmed. Give yourself time
therapy and buprenorphine therapy. Patients at risk for overdose also receive naloxone to process your new reality, and
medication and instruction. then take action by becoming
your own best advocate. Try
The clinic has been recognized by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and some of these tips:
Developmental Disabilities as an outstanding MAT program. MAT is also offered at Family »» Ask your healthcare provider
Health Center, Navicent Health on Eisenhower Parkway in Macon. Together, these two
clinics have treated almost 100 patients over the past year. lots of questions about what
the illness means for you and
Research has shown that patients who participate in MAT demonstrate significant how you can best take care of
decreases in illicit opioid use and overdose, as well as increased employment and your body.
reintegration with their families. »» Make sure you fully
understand the medications
THE MEDICAL CENTER, you need to take.
NAVICENT HEALTH RECEIVES TOP HOSPITAL AWARD »» Request literature that you
can review to ensure that you
The Medical Center, Navicent Health has been dedication of our staff to providing high are as informed as possible.
recognized as a top Georgia hospital and as quality, personalized care to our patients,” Resist the urge to do your own
one of the best hospitals in the nation by says Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders, President online research if you can. The
Newsweek. and CEO of Navicent Health. “We also internet tends to be flooded
congratulate Carolinas Medical Center with individuals discussing
The Medical Center, Navicent Health for their outstanding recognition. Our worst-case scenarios that do
ranked second in the state in this year’s commitment to delivering the best care to not always reflect reality.
ranking and is the only top performer in those who depend on us and trust us is »» If your illness is chronic, learn
central Georgia. Nationally, the Macon reaffirmed by Newsweek’s recognition.” about area support groups
hospital placed 110th in the entire U.S. Ten that might be a great resource
of The Medical Center’s treatments for adult Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals for you.
conditions were recognized, including: 2019” ranking lists the best hospitals in
»» Cardiology 11 countries—the U.S., Canada, Germany, NAVICENT HEALTH OFFERS
»» Diabetes & Endocrinology France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, MANY SUPPORT GROUPS
»» Gastroenterology South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia THAT MEET REGULARLY.
»» Gynecology & Obstetrics and Israel. Rankings are based on three data FIND THE LISTING IN THE
»» Memory Care & Geriatrics sources, including recommendations from CALENDAR THAT BEGINS ON
»» Neurology & Neurosurgery medical experts, results from patient surveys PAGE 7.
»» Pulmonology and medical key performance indicators from
»» Radiation Oncology hospitals.
»» Traumatology, Orthopedics &
This is the latest national recognition for
Spine Surgery The Medical Center, Navicent Health, which
»» Urology has also been ranked nationally for world-
class cardiac, stroke and trauma care and
“Being recognized in Newsweek’s ‘World’s is internationally recognized as a Magnet
Best Hospitals’ ranking and as one of hospital for nursing excellence.
Georgia’s top two providers in care is an
incredible testimony to the extraordinary

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