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HIGHLIGHTS & AC
First Annual Superheroes of Celebrating the Legacy of Camp Fun ‘N Fit Addresses
Healthcare Awards Damon King Community Health
On August 26, Navicent Health Physicians, staff and community leaders In July 2014, Navicent Health –
honored its first Superheroes of gathered on September 9 to honor partnered with Mercer University –
Healthcare in a celebration at the former CEO Damon D. King on his hosted its first annual Camp Fun n' Fit
Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins. eightieth birthday. At a cocktail specifically for patients taking part in
These superheroes are exemplary reception celebrating King’s legacy, the Healthy Me Clinic. Approximately
employees who go above and beyond Navicent Health unveiled a bust of the 30 children, ranging from ages 6 to 12,
what is required in order to ensure longtime CEO, and also christened took part in this special day camp
patient satisfaction and health system Medical Center, Navicent Health’s designed to address childhood obesity
success. In addition to a President’s courtyard the Damon D. King Plaza. and give families the skills needed to
Award, winners were honored in the Said current CEO Dr. Ninfa M. make healthy lifestyle choices. The
following categories: Clinical Saunders, “When Damon King took camp promotes active lifestyles
Excellence, Commitment, Community the helm of the Macon Hospital, it was through fun and playful activities,
Service, Service Excellence and on the verge of closure. Upon including swimming and Zumba.
Teamwork. One board member, one retirement, Damon left a world-class Campers also participated in activities
physician and one nurse were also tertiary healthcare facility with a firm that promoted nutrition and self-worth.
honored as Superheroes of Healthcare. foundation for those who would follow, Parents took part in the educational
including former CEO Don Faulk and components of the camp with the goal
myself, to build upon.” of helping children meet and maintain
Body Mass Index (BMI) goals.
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