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Health

In photos: Augusta University Health heroes honored with red carpet welcome

February 24, 2021Henry Hanks

Tuesday was an opportunity for the community to show appreciation for our health care heroes by cheering them on as they were greeted with a red carpet.

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Campus NewsHealth

Racial disparities in health care: The toll of COVID-19 on communities of color

February 24, 2021Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Black, Latinx, Pacific Islanders and Indigenous Americans all have a COVID-19 death rate of at least double that of white Americans. Augusta University and AU Health are actively addressing these health care disparities and promoting COVID-19...

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Applications open for summer youth virtual volunteer program

February 24, 2021Raysean Ricks

Augusta University’s Future Focused Summer Youth Virtual Volunteer Program is now open for applications.

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Campus News

Book clubs help Augusta University sophomores navigate their 20s

February 24, 2021Maddie Burgin

The clubs centered on Dr. Meg Jay's "The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them."

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Campus News

New task force will celebrate the diverse story of Augusta University

February 24, 2021Avatar photoStaff

"I am eager to have the opportunity to identify new communication strategies, tangible markers and unifying celebrations to acknowledge Augusta University heroes from diverse backgrounds," Keel said.

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Campus News

‘In the Wild’: Upcoming baseball season announced

February 23, 2021Raysean Ricks

This week on "In the Wild," Augusta University’s head baseball coach Chris Howell joins us to discuss his experiences as both a coach and a professional player.

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Campus NewsEmployees

One-time $1,000 bonus for eligible Augusta University employees to go out in March

February 23, 2021Avatar photoStaff

Augusta University will mirror the state of Georgia’s plan to provide a one-time bonus of $1,000 to all full-time employees earning less than $80,000 per year.

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Campus NewsHealth

Augusta University Health to launch AU Health AirCare in partnership with Metro Aviation

February 23, 2021Avatar photoStaff

Augusta University Health will launch a new air medical program this year in partnership with Metro Aviation.

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Campus NewsEmployees

Pet therapy volunteers spread puppy love to Augusta University Health staff

February 22, 2021Avatar photoStaff

February is the perfect time of year for sharing a little “puppy love” with our health care heroes at Augusta University Health.

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Campus NewsDiscovery

Early vaccination is key to cervical cancer prevention

February 22, 2021Lisa Kaylor

Children as young as 8 can be vaccinated against HPV, which is the top defense against cervical cancer. Dr. Sharad Ghamande and his research team at the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University are conducting trials aimed at prevention.

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Campus NewsCommunity

In-person spring commencement set for May 13 at Lady A Pavilion

February 22, 2021Avatar photoDenise Parrish

Spring 2021 graduation moves outdoors to Lady A Pavilion.

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Campus NewsCommunityStudent Success

Augusta University groups plant trees around campus to mark Arbor Day

February 22, 2021Avatar photoDenise Parrish

Augusta University's Facilities team organized its annual Arbor Day in Georgia event by planting trees on three Augusta University campuses Feb. 19.

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Campus News

NBC Sports spotlights AU Health COVID-19 vaccine clinics funded by Augusta National

February 22, 2021Avatar photoStaff

The new Washington Square shopping center location, as well as pop-up community clinics in area churches, are funded by a $2 million joint donation by the Augusta National Golf Club and the Community Foundation for the CSRA.

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

New model helping identify pregnant women whose previous kidney injury puts them, babies at risk

February 22, 2021Toni Baker

Young pregnant women, who appear to have fully recovered from an acute injury that reduced their kidney function, have higher rates of significant problems like preeclampsia and low birthweight babies. MCG scientists are working to better...

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Campus NewsCommunity

Augusta University faculty, staff encouraged to take COVID-19 vaccine survey

February 19, 2021Avatar photoStaff

Augusta University faculty and staff are asked to respond to a voluntary and anonymous survey pertaining to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Campus NewsCommunityOutreach and Economic DevStudent Success

Civic Engagement receives overwhelming support for community service events

February 19, 2021Paige Boeke

Augusta University’s Office of Civic Engagement has hosted two community service events this semester, both of which have received overwhelming support.  

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Campus News

Military and Veteran Services delivers 300 valentines to local veterans

February 19, 2021Paige Boeke

Augusta University’s Military and Veteran Services (MVS) recently delivered 300 valentines to veterans in the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home and the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. The valentines — handwritten, heart-shaped notes — were...

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Campus News

What’s happening at Augusta University next week? Story ideas for Feb. 22-26

February 19, 2021Danielle Harris

Need a story idea for next week? Check out what's happening at Augusta University.

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Campus NewsCommunityCOVID FebruaryCOVID-19Student Success

College of Nursing students administer COVID vaccine through public health nursing course

February 18, 2021man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Dr. Carol Hunter said many students are not aware of the importance of public health, but these kinds of opportunities bring public health nursing to the forefront.

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Campus NewsHealth

New LGBTQ badge pulls available for students, staff

February 18, 2021Henry Hanks

A limited number of badge pulls are available for $5 each, with proceeds to benefit patient and family support.

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