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Campus NewsCommunityHealth

Augusta University Health leads in the fight against COVID-19

June 9, 2020Avatar photoStaff

Whether it is efforts to expand coronavirus screening and testing across the state by teaming up with Georgia National Guard and the Georgia Department of Public Health or becoming one of the first hospitals in the state to do convalescent plasma...

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

High-salt diet impacts health of gut microbiome

June 9, 2020Toni Baker

Particularly in females with untreated hypertension, reducing salt intake to what’s considered a healthier level appears to be good for both their gut microbiome and their blood pressure, scientists report.

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HealthIn the News

AU Health, Gold Cross partner to improve patient transport services

June 9, 2020Christen Engel

Augusta University Health has signed an agreement with Gold Cross EMS to improve medical ground transportation for patients who need the highest levels of care at Georgia’s only public academic health center.

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Campus News

Former Jags basketball player perseveres to earn his degree

June 8, 2020man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Devonte' Thomas didn't quit pursing his college degree while he was playing basketball overseas.

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Campus NewsCommunityStudent Success

Augusta University is making music and competing nationally despite COVID-19

June 8, 2020Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Despite this year's challenges, music education senior Ontario Williams received first place in both music theater and the Hall Johnson spiritual category in this year’s SERNATS auditions and will advance to the national semifinals this month.

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Campus NewsHealth

Gov. Kemp visits AU Health antibody testing site in Evans

June 8, 2020Henry Hanks

Kemp took a tour of the site and said he was impressed with what he saw.

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Campus News

New food donations made to AU Health

June 8, 2020Henry Hanks

Medical professionals and other staffers at the hospital were given 300 boxed meals by Honey Baked Ham.

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Campus NewsHealth

Costa Layman Health Fair postponed because of pandemic

June 3, 2020man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Nursing students will be working remotely with the farms toward a needs assessment/health care focused project for farmworkers.

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Campus News

JagNation’s Patricia Connell: Her team helps thousands of callers to AU Health every day

June 3, 2020Lisa Kaylor

Patricia Connell is the communication services switchboard manager and has worked at Augusta University for more than 40 years.

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Campus NewsEmployees

Video: Keel provides update on campus reopening, budget

June 2, 2020Christen Engel

Normal operation for the Summerville Campus and all other offices and divisions is expected to occur by Aug. 3, but President Brooks Keel acknowledged that some offices may need to return sooner to make preparations for fall.

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Campus NewsCommunityHealth

Teen, family manage new lifestyle after food allergy diagnosis with help of Children’s team

June 2, 2020Christen Engel

With so many options to choose from, most people spend the better half of their day deciding where and what to eat, but not so for the third of Joel and Susan Jolly’s five boys. Rhett knows exactly what he will have.

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Campus NewsEmployees

Augusta University leadership speaks out on racism, gives call to action to community

June 2, 2020Raysean Ricks

In response to the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Dr. Tiffany Townsend, chief diversity officer for Augusta University, shares an important message to the entire university community. 

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HealthIn the NewsStudent Success

Nursing student receives national scholarship

June 2, 2020Avatar photoLaura Evans

An Augusta University College of Nursing student is Georgia’s recipient of a new American Association of Colleges of Nursing scholarship. Natalia Herrington, who is pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing with an anticipated graduation date of...

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

Cells that make our insides slick also calm our spleens

June 2, 2020Toni Baker

It’s called icing sugar spleen, when the usually purplish organ looks like it has been dipped in unhealthy white icing, and the surface is bumpy and thick.

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Campus NewsCommunityStudent Success

Augusta University professor looks at gender’s role in 2020 election in new book

June 1, 2020Avatar photoStacey Eidson

In her recent book, "Gender Differences in Public Opinion: Values and Political Consequences," Dr. Mary-Kate Lizotte offers an insightful study into how men and women vary in their policy positions and political attitudes.

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Campus NewsEmployeesStudent Success

Admissions introduces creative strategies, support services in digital environment

June 1, 2020Paige Boeke

“I couldn’t be more proud of my team for the work they’re doing to engage our prospective students and families from a distance," said Jacqueline Duca, director of Academic Admissions.

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Campus News

Department of Public Health continues operation of specimen collection sites

June 1, 2020Avatar photoStaff

Nine specimen collection sites operated jointly by the Georgia National Guard and Augusta University ended operations effective May 30 as the university transitions its focus to research and development of new non-invasive testing options like...

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Campus News

Augusta University students help collect donations for pets and people

June 1, 2020man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

The event will have bins available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 1 through Saturday, June 6 at Wild Birds Unlimited.

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Campus NewsStudent Success

New student orientation adapts to virtual experience this summer

June 1, 2020Paige Boeke

Augusta University’s orientation has transitioned from an in-person program to a hybrid experience, with the first piece of orientation taking place virtually over the summer, and the in-person piece occurring in August when students return to...

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Campus NewsExpert InsightsNews Releases

Staying safe as America reopens

May 29, 2020Danielle Harris

Dr. Terence O'Keeffe shares insight on how to stay safe as states reopen.

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