The Medical Center, Navicent Health facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center |
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The Medical Center with helicopter taking off
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| Geography | |
| Location | 777 Hemlock St., Macon, Georgia, United States |
| Coordinates | 32°49′58.8″N 83°38′10.2″W / 32.833000°N 83.636167°W |
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| Funding | Non-profit hospital |
| Affiliated university | Mercer University Mercer School of Medicine |
| Network | Atrium Health |
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| Emergency department | Level I trauma center |
| Helipad | Yes (FAA LID: 77GE) |
| Beds | 637 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1895 |
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center is a large hospital in Macon, Georgia. It has 637 beds for patients. This hospital is part of the Atrium Health Navicent healthcare system.
It used to be called The Medical Center of Central Georgia. This hospital is the second largest in Georgia. Only Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta is bigger.
The Medical Center is a teaching hospital. This means it helps train new doctors and nurses. It works with Mercer University School of Medicine and other nursing schools. The hospital serves many counties in central and southern Georgia. About 750,000 people live in this area.
The hospital's ambulance service, MCNH EMS, helps people in several counties. These include Baldwin, Bibb, Jones, Treutlen, and Twiggs Counties. There is also a special hospital for kids nearby. It is called Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, Navicent Health.
In 2018, Navicent Health joined with Atrium Health. Atrium Health is a healthcare system from North Carolina.
The Hospital's History and Growth
This section explores how the hospital started and grew over time.
Early Beginnings: Macon Hospital
The hospital first opened in March 1895. Back then, it was known as the Macon Hospital. Dr. Olin Weaver from Atlanta was its first leader. In 1915, the city of Macon took over the hospital.
Becoming The Medical Center of Central Georgia
In 1960, the hospital became a member of the American Hospital Association. This is a group that helps hospitals. Eleven years later, in 1971, its name changed. It became The Medical Center of Central Georgia.
On September 3, 2014, a big change happened. The healthcare system that included the hospital got a new name. It was called Navicent Health. This new name helped connect all the different parts of the health system. It included the main hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, and the children's hospital. Other parts like the Navicent Health Foundation and wellness centers also joined.
Joining Atrium Health
On February 8, 2018, it was announced that Navicent Health would join Atrium Health. Atrium Health is a large healthcare system from North Carolina. On December 20, 2018, they signed an agreement. This made Atrium Health the main controlling group.
What the Hospital Does Today
This section explains the important roles and services of the hospital.
A Major Teaching and Trauma Center
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center is an academic medical center. This means it is a place for learning and research. It is also a Level 1 Trauma Center. This is the highest level for a trauma center. It means they can treat the most serious injuries. The hospital serves a large area with almost 750,000 people.
Hospital Staff and Services
The hospital has over 4,500 employees. About 700 doctors work there. As the second largest hospital in Georgia, it has 637 beds. These beds are for different types of patients. They include children, people needing surgery, and those with heart problems.
The Emergency Center is very busy. It has a helipad for helicopters to land. It also has three urgent care centers. More than 140,000 people visit these centers each year. The hospital also offers many services outside the hospital. These include tests, basic doctor visits, wellness programs, and rehabilitation.
Training Future Medical Professionals
The Medical Center is the main teaching hospital for Mercer University School of Medicine. It has programs for over 100 doctors in training. These are called residency and fellowship programs. The hospital also works with many other universities. It provides places for students to get hands-on experience.
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