Atrium Health Navicent has announced that it has invested $435 million in capital improvements across central Georgia since joining Atrium Health in 2019. The investments are part of a larger commitment to invest $1 billion in the region.
The organization detailed several key areas where funds have been allocated. Nearly $100 million was used to expand the Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, doubling its size and increasing access to advanced pediatric care. Another $95 million was spent on modernizing technology systems, including implementing the Epic electronic medical records system, which allows patients secure access to their health records and supports more coordinated care.
Further investments include $183 million for advanced imaging and diagnostic equipment, a full-service infusion pharmacy, a new trauma bay, upgrades such as smart beds and surgical robotics, and other infrastructure enhancements across facilities. The organization also dedicated $35 million to expanding access through new clinics in Houston County, an expanded rural health clinic in Peach County, a new OB/GYN practice in Baldwin County, and plans for relocating and modernizing the WT Anderson Clinic.
Women’s health services received a $12 million investment aimed at expanding offerings such as OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine services. An additional $8 million was used to create a dedicated Heart Intensive Care Unit (ICU), while $4 million supported the expansion of emergency medical services in rural areas by establishing 911 coverage in Wilkinson and Baldwin counties and upgrading ambulance equipment.
According to Atrium Health Navicent, these investments are intended to modernize care delivery, expand access—especially in rural communities—and strengthen infrastructure throughout central Georgia.
“Central Georgia deserves leading-edge care, and we’re proud to be delivering on that promise with every investment we make,” said Rashard Johnson, President of Atrium Health Navicent. “We’re strengthening rural access, modernizing technology, expanding services, and advancing health and wellness across the region.”
The organization stated that while the COVID-19 pandemic required shifting some priorities temporarily, progress toward fulfilling the full $1 billion pledge continues. The long-term goal is to build a healthier future for all residents of central Georgia.
