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ELEVATE YOUR
Dear Friends, temperatures cool, we look forward to that NAVICENT HEALTH
cherished Southern tradition—tailgating!
With the warm, Find tips and advice from our Navicent President and CEO
beautiful Georgia Health experts, as well as a new recipe, on Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders, FACHE
summer drawing page 14 to help your tailgate party go off
to a close, the joys without a hitch. Editorial Advisors
of refreshing fall Megan Allen
air and fall colors At Navicent Health, we exist to educate Cynthia Busbee
quickly approach. those we serve about health and wellness
Autumn months and preventive measures to keep you well elevate is published quarterly as a
bring many events and enjoying life to the fullest! We hope you service of Navicent Health,
and the possibility for fall travel. In this issue will find this issue useful and also join us 777 Hemlock Street,
of elevate, we are excited to discuss possible for the health and wellness events included Macon, Georgia 31201.
“one-tank-trip” vacations that can lead to fall on our magazine’s pull-out calendar, located
adventure and a chance for the entire family on page 7. We are grateful to partner with To sign up to receive or to stop
to make memories and have fun. Our family you on your journey. receiving elevate, email Megan Allen,
at Navicent Health wishes you the best as you Public Relations Manager,
enjoy the season. With warm wishes, at publicrelations@navicenthealth.org.
This issue also contains ways to ensure
health for the mind, body and soul. Join us Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders, FACHE Published by
as we celebrate World Sight Day on Oct. 11
and find eye care tips on page 6. We will PRESIDENT AND CEO true north custom
also examine ways to keep the kidneys Navicent Health
and heart healthy for years to come. As the Account Manager
Debra Branson
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Managing Editor
T A B L E of C O N T E N T S Jenny Havron-Miller
One-Tank Trips............... 3 4 11 Copywriters
12 15 Thomas Crocker, Josh Garcia,
Benefits of Katy Mena-Berkley, Hannah Stuart
Journaling...................... 3
This publication in no way seeks to serve as
Living with Congestive a substitute for professional medical care.
Heart Failure.................. 4 Consult your physician before undertaking any
form of medical treatment or adopting any
Protect Your Eyes........... 6 exercise program or dietary guidelines.
Breastfeeding
Benefits......................... 11
Understanding
Kidney Health.............. 12
Smart and Successful
Tailgating..................... 14
Health &
Hospital News.............. 15
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