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HealthNews Releases

Antibody study suggests Columbia County may fare better in coronavirus infections

July 1, 2020Christen Engel

The rate of COVID-19 infection in one of Georgia’s fastest-growing counties may be significantly lower than some other areas of the country, according to an antibody testing study by researchers at the Medical College of Georgia and Augusta...

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JagNation’s Sharon Adams considers it an honor to work with patients at pivotal time in their lives

July 1, 2020Lisa Kaylor

As a Health Information Management Systems technician, Sharon Adams works with patients at pivotal moments in their lives.

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Former Augusta Mayor Bob Young presents pop-up parade through Augusta University and medical district

June 30, 2020Lisa Kaylor

Former Augusta mayor Bob Young has organized a pop-up parade through the medical district to honor health care workers.

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Campus NewsHealth

Geriatric Medicine celebrates patient’s 100th birthday

June 30, 2020man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Dr. Wanda Jirau-Rosaly and the Geriatric Medicine team at AU Health offered a belated 100th birthday celebration for a very special patient.

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Abatement and demolition of Alumni Center begins this week

June 30, 2020Avatar photoDenise Parrish

Alumni Center building removal is expected to take about eight months.

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Campus News

I had the antibody test. What happens next?

June 30, 2020Danielle Harris

Dr. Phillip Coule shares what you need to know about Augusta University Health's antibody testing service.

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Health

New mentorship program will train AU faculty on grant funding

June 30, 2020Henry Hanks

Participants will learn about the components of what makes a successful grant and will take part in mock grant reviews.

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Campus News

Provost provides guidelines for fall reopening at faculty town hall

June 29, 2020Lisa Kaylor

Dr. Gretchen Caughman provided guidance and protocols for reopening campus in the fall in a town hall addressing social distancing measures, guidelines for employees who are at risk and the use of masks on campus.

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MCG’s Devoe prepares to retire after pursuing his calling for five decades

June 29, 2020man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

"If you have been fortunate, what you're really doing is fulfilling a calling rather than pursuing a career. And that's what happened to me."

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Health & MedicineNews Releases

Hocker, Groves to lead MCG graduate medical education

June 29, 2020Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

Dr. Michael Hocker has been named the medical school’s senior associate dean for graduate medical education. Hocker will also serve as MCG’s designated institutional official.

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Experts available for stories on the latest trending news

June 26, 2020Danielle Harris

Need an expert for upcoming news story? Augusta University can help.

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Georgia State University, Augusta University partner to support health research in Georgia

June 26, 2020Avatar photoStaff

Georgia State University and Augusta University will provide one-year grants totaling nearly $200,000 to support four research collaborations among faculty from both institutions with a focus on health and health care delivery in Georgia.

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Portion of Goss Lane to close for one month beginning July 7

June 26, 2020Woman's head shotHeather Henley

A portion of Goss Lane will be closed beginning July 7 to allow for the construction of a new pedestrian crossing.

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Two new faculty to join the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences

June 26, 2020Avatar photoHaley Crain

Dr. Konstantin "Costas" Busch and Dr. Jason Williams are joining the faculty of the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences in the fall 2020 semester.

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Parking lot to close for storm drain installation

June 25, 2020Raysean Ricks

The parking lot at the Georgia Radiation Therapy Center will be temporarily closed.

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Race, rurality play prominently in Georgia areas hardest hit by COVID-19

June 25, 2020Toni Baker

While counties in populous metropolitan Atlanta had the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the initial weeks following Georgia’s first reported case, it was rural Southwest Georgia counties, with a higher number of black residents and lower number...

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Will telehealth go viral amid the coronavirus pandemic? Our expert explains

June 24, 2020Danielle Harris

An AU Health cardiologist shares insight on the COVID-19 impact on telehealth.

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JagNation’s Makacha White: ‘I never take one breath for granted’

June 24, 2020Avatar photoDenise Parrish

A closer look at JagNation's Makacha White, an ambulatory care nurse manager.

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HealthNews Releases

Health System Board, committees to meet June 24-25

June 23, 2020Danielle Harris

The AU Health System Board and committees will meet via teleconference June 24-25.

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Listen: Campus leaders discuss racism, allyship and more on ‘In the Wild’ podcast

June 23, 2020Raysean Ricks

Dr. Tiffany Townsend and Dr. Lindsey West discuss how the institution is preparing to become more inclusive and better allies to the diverse communities that make us JagNation.

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