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ELEVATE YOUR
Dear Friends, close to home. We haven’t expanded over ATRIUM HEALTH
the past decade to enhance our bottom line. President and CEO
As we settle into We have expanded so that we can provide Eugene A. Woods
the new year and a advanced healthcare options where you live.
new decade, we are Don’t we all recover better when we can heal NAVICENT HEALTH
looking forward to in a familiar environment, surrounded by our President and CEO
all that both have family, friends and neighbors? And finally, Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders, FACHE
in store. It was not we care for the communities we serve as a
too long ago that we whole. We are going into communities and Editorial Advisors
were talking about into neighborhoods, outside the walls of our Megan Allen
our “2020 vision” and care facilities, to enhance health and well- Cynthia Busbee
planning for this year. We may have achieved being where you live. We’re addressing issues
some of those goals, and we may be working like public safety and affordable housing, elevate is published quarterly as a
toward others. hunger, obesity, health education and service of Navicent Health,
Over the past decade, we at Navicent Health prevention right where you live. It is our goal 777 Hemlock Street,
have seen tremendous growth. We began the to be your partner for life, providing care Macon, Georgia 31201.
decade with three hospitals, all located in you can trust. Together, we have, and will
Macon, and about 4,600 employees. We are continue to, elevate health and well-being To sign up to receive or to stop
ending the decade with over 30 locations, through compassionate care. receiving elevate, email Megan Allen,
stretching from Henry to Peach counties, Public Relations Manager,
providing more than 50 specialties and over As we head into 2020, you may hear at publicrelations@navicenthealth.org.
1,000 licensed beds for care. According to discussion in the legislature and in the news
the Georgia Hospital Association’s most about nonprofit hospitals and health systems Published by
recent report, Navicent Health has $1.7 like ours. We have, and will continue, to
billion economic impact on our state while prove our value for you, your loved ones and true north custom
sustaining almost 18,000 jobs. this state as we provide you with world-
What does this mean for you, the class, compassionate care. Account Manager
healthcare consumer? To begin with, we put Debra Branson
patient care first. At Navicent Health, we We thank you for your continued support
say “everything about us is all about you.” of Navicent Health, Senior Designer
That isn’t just a catchphrase. Each decision Katie Kochenderfer
we make is with you, your family and your President and CEO
neighbors in mind. And we keep that care Managing Editor
Jenny Havron-Miller
Want to be Healthier? 3 6
Go Outside!..................... 3 11 12 Copywriters
Thomas Crocker, Hillary Eames,
The Art of Aging Well.... 3 Josh Garcia, Jenna Haines,
Katy Mena-Berkley
Up in Smoke................... 4
The people featured in photos in Navicent
Seeing the Unseen.......... 6 Health’s elevate magazine are models from our
community who are actively living healthy lives
Healing Where and in no way indicate the model has a health
the Heart Is.................. 11 condition referenced in an article. elevate’s
images help readers visualize the positive,
You’ve Got This, Dad.... 12 healthy lifestyles the articles promote.
Cold-Weather
Comfort Foods.............. 14
Butternut
Squash Chili................. 14
Health &
Hospital News.............. 15
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