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Hess to give inaugural State of MCG Address Aug. 11
Dr. David C. Hess, 27th dean of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, will give his inaugural State of the College...
Inside Medical College of Georgia: First 100 days with new dean
Dr. David C. Hess, the new dean of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University talked with a writer for Metro Atlanta CEO...
Jillella returns as J. Harold Harrison MD Chair for Medical Oncology
Dr. Anand P. Jillella returns to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University July 1 as the J. Harold Harrison, MD...
Hess named dean, executive vice president
Dr. David C. Hess, stroke specialist, honored educator, biotech entrepreneur, and longtime leader at the Medical College of Georgia at...
Georgia Trend: Trendsetters – Reaching Rural Patients
The April issue of Georgia Trend magazine includes an article about reaching patients who need specialized care in rural areas of the...
AU Medical Center doctors ranked America’s best 16 years in a row
Medical College of Georgia faculty are consistently recognized among the top 1 percent in the nation for patient care, education...
Ergul named Regents Professor
Dr. Adviye Ergul, a vascular physiologist and a prolific stroke researcher at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University...
Neuroscientist exploring potential of fat-derived hormones in depression, PTSD is new GRA Eminent Scholar
Dr. Xin-Yun Lu, an established investigator pursuing the potential of two fat-cell derived hormones as novel therapies for depression...
Study shows stem cell therapy is safe for stroke patients
A single dose of adult, bone-marrow-derived stem cells may aid recovery in stroke patients if given early.
Today: Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of MCG planned
A signature event recognizing the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University’s first black students and a keynote address from a...
10 times Augusta University made national news in 2016
Augusta University appeared in national headlines hundreds of times over 2016. Here are just a few of our top mentions for the year. 1...
Hess named interim dean, executive vice president
Dr. David Hess has been named interim dean for Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia and executive vice president of Medical...
Telemedicine program places stroke care within ‘reach’
An 88-year-old woman was going about her day when the right side of her body felt weak and she was suddenly unable to speak — the...
Augusta hospital using technology to save lives in rural counties
Telestroke system celebrates milestone in patient care Over the last 13 years the REACH program, which was established by stroke...
Chicago Tribune: Telestroke technology speeds life-saving care
Timely treatment is critical to limiting damage from strokes. With the advent of telestroke systems, more people than ever have access...
Masters Project Showcase puts medical illustration talent on display
The Department of Medical Illustration will put its graduates’ talent on display at the Class of 2016 Masters Project Showcase on...
Study looks at whether daily limb compressions reduce dementia
A new study is looking at whether short, daily bouts of reduced blood flow to an arm or leg can reduce the ravages of dementia. It’s...