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CBD may help avert lung destruction in COVID-19

July 16, 2020Toni Baker

Cannabidiol, or CBD, may help reduce the cytokine storm and excessive lung inflammation that is killing many patients with COVID-19, researchers say.

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Federal Communications Commission awards grant to help expand Augusta University Health’s telehealth initiatives

July 15, 2020Danielle Harris

A grant from the Federal Communications Commission will help AU Health's response to COVID-19.

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Augusta University boasts largest deodar cedar in Georgia

July 15, 2020Avatar photoDenise Parrish

At 83 feet tall, this champion tree can really throw some shade.

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JagNation’s Jessica Wells: ‘I love that there is always something new to learn’

July 15, 2020Lisa Kaylor

JagNation's Jessica Wells, an administrative assistant to the dean of the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, started her own cookie-baking business four years ago.

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Augusta University Health to offer medication-assisted therapy to treat opioid addiction

July 14, 2020Lisa Kaylor

More than 15,000 Georgians die each year from drug overdose, many involving opioids. Augusta University Health is now offering a Comprehensive Addiction Management Program (CAMP)...

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Racial disparities in COVID-19 are clear; better data, more targeted action needed

July 13, 2020Toni Baker

Marked racial disparities exist in confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths, investigators say, and highlight urgent needs to ensure adequate testing and treatment are available to...

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Experts available for stories on the latest trending news

July 10, 2020Danielle Harris

Do you need an expert for an upcoming story? Augusta University can help.

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Students can find plenty of resources for return to campus

July 10, 2020Paige Boeke

As Augusta University prepares for return to campus, many resources have been created to help students understand what to expect in Fall 2020.

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Georgia Cancer Center among providers awarded five-year grant for colorectal cancer prevention

July 10, 2020Chris Curry

Administered through Georgia CORE, the CDC-funded program will bring colorectal screening, navigation and colonoscopies to 15,000 people in southeast and southwest Georgia.

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Pamplin College professor’s book wins two national awards

July 10, 2020Raysean Ricks

"Relational Inequalities: An Organizational Approach," a book written by Dr. Dustin Avent-Holt, an associate professor of sociology, has won two national awards by the American...

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Clarifying the electoral college before this November’s election – let our experts explain

July 9, 2020Danielle Harris

Need an expert to explain the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Electoral College? Dr. Craig Albert is here to help.

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Certificates in Media Production and Public Relations offered this fall at Augusta University

July 9, 2020Avatar photoStacey Eidson

By offering two new certificates in Media Production and Public Relations this fall, Augusta University is hoping to strengthen communication students' resumes and give them an...

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Paceline rider: ‘I pedaled and prayed’

July 9, 2020Kaylee Brown, Paceline Ride Intern

As Dr. Martha Tingen's bike sailed over the finish line, she emanated a strength that proved if she could survive cancer, perhaps she could survive anything.

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JagNation’s Wendy Brown is managing construction of new College of Science and Mathematics

July 8, 2020Avatar photoDenise Parrish

A closer look at Wendy Brown, a project manager in Planning, Design and Construction.

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Listen: Provost provides updates on campus reopening and more on ‘In the Wild’ podcast

July 8, 2020Raysean Ricks

This week on "In the Wild," Dr. Gretchen Caughman, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, drops in to give updates on campus reopening in the fall.

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Lot 72 at Beulah Grove will be designated contractor parking

July 8, 2020Avatar photoDenise Parrish

Parking in Lot 72 will be for contractors only, beginning Aug. 3.

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Pop-up parade honors health care workers: In photos

July 7, 2020Henry Hanks

Health care workers greeted the trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles as they went by Monday morning.

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Employee service anniversaries celebrated virtually

July 7, 2020Avatar photoDenise Parrish

Visit HR's new employee service anniversaries web pages.

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MCG/AU Health System start pediatric anesthesiology fellowship

July 7, 2020Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

A new one-year pediatric anesthesiology fellowship program to train physicians who specialize in the care of infants and children under anesthesia begins this summer at the...

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Guidelines updated for mask requirements, alternate work arrangements

July 6, 2020Avatar photoStaff

Effective July 15, University System of Georgia institutions will require all faculty, staff, students, and visitors to wear an appropriate face covering while inside campus...

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