Augusta University will receive $64 million to advance cybersecurity, undergraduate and graduate education, following approval from Gov. Nathan Deal of the Fiscal Year 2019 budget. Included in the...
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Advancing the Power of One AU Health
Today, we are introducing One AU Health, a framework to understand and consolidate these efforts under one unifying set of operating principles.
Hess Outlines Blueprint for MCG’s Future in inaugural State of College Address
To ensure a dynamic future, the state’s public medical school must work to stabilize and transform its own health system and lead efforts to develop a unique statewide academic health system, that...
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 Address at noon Friday, Aug. 11, in the Natalie and Lansing B. Lee...
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 recently about his first 100 days. Hess shared his excitement about...
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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, Distinguished University Chair in Medical Oncology. Jillella also has been...
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 Augusta University, has been named dean of Georgia’s public...
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 state. The REACH program, cofounded by Neurologist Dr. David C...
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, research. For 16 consecutive years, AU Medical Center has been the...
Ergul named Regents Professor
Dr. Adviye Ergul, a vascular physiologist and a prolific stroke researcher at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, has been named a Regents Professor by the University System of...
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 and PTSD, has been named professor in the Department of...
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 former U.S. surgeon general will commence a yearlong celebration...
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. How Meditation Can Help Active-Duty Soldiers Huffington Post...
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 Affairs and Integration. Both appointments are effective Jan...
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 signs of a massive stroke. She was in Dublin, Georgia, a small town...
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 specialists at the Medical College of Georgia, including Dr. David...
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 to quick treatment. Dr. David Hess, chair of neurology, talks to...
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 Thursday, May 12, from 2-4 p.m. in Pavilion III, Room CJ 1106...
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 called remote conditioning, and researchers say it activates...