CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Atrium Health, previously Carolinas HealthCare System, and Georgia-based Navicent Health announced a merger deal Thursday.
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The companies said the combination will "enhance access, affordability and equity of care for individuals and families in central and south Georgia. "
Navicent Health will become a part of Atrium Health, benefitting the central and south Georgia area, meaning Atrium will have a new regional hub outside of the Carolinas.
“We’re focused on creating a personalized care experience for each and every patient and community we serve,” said Gene Woods, president and CEO of newly named Atrium Health. “Whether it’s improving health for those living in urban and rural areas through access to the newest virtual care technology, elevating hope for the parent of a sick child through an innovative cancer treatment, or advancing healing for a patient in our emergency department through integrated behavioral health services – the privilege to care for existing and new communities throughout central and south Georgia is another way to breathe life into our mission to care for all.”
On Wednesday, officials announced Carolinas HealthCare System was changing its name to Atrium Health.
Officials said the announcement reflects the transformation of the organization from its beginnings as Charlotte Memorial Hospital to a health care system with a regional footprint and national profile.
While full implementation of the new name will take nearly two years, changes to the signage at hospital and care locations will begin at the end of this year and into early next year, officials said.
Officials said temporary signage will begin to appear at care locations, and advertisements will start to carry the new name to ensure that patients and local communities know about the change.
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