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Health

Augusta University Medical Center receives leadership award

July 10, 2019Danielle Harris

Georgia Hospital Association recognizes Augusta University Health's tobacco cessation initiatives.

Dr. Surendra Rajpurohit looking through a fish tank in his laboratory.
DiscoveryHealthHealth & Medicine

Going fishing for the next treatment for a deadly form of brain cancer

July 10, 2019Chris Curry

They are a popular pet at pet stores across the country. However, one researcher at the Georgia Cancer Center believes a small fish could be key to solving a big problem in the brain.

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Campus NewsEmployees

Performers wanted for Noon Arts concert series

July 9, 2019Danielle Harris

Show off your talent in the next Noon Arts concert.

Health

Augusta woman’s vision renewed at age 102

July 9, 2019Henry Hanks

Pelzer struggled with what’s known as blepharoptosis, in which she was unable to open her left eyelid.

DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

Strengthening muscle may be healthier than losing fat

July 9, 2019Toni Baker

Focusing on strengthening our muscles rather than losing fat may be a better way to protect ourselves from weight-related hazards like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, investigators say.

Campus News

Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art presents ‘Unexpected Places’

July 8, 2019Avatar photoStacey Eidson

“Unexpected Places,” an exhibition opening July 11 at the Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art, will feature the work of four regional artists: Y. Malik Jalal, Ryan Parks, Anna Spence and Emily Wang.

Students from several Augusta University colleges spent the day providing health screenings at Costa Layman Farms.
Campus NewsHealth

Costa Layman Health Fair continues to thrive in its 14th year

July 2, 2019man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Students from several Augusta University colleges spent the day providing health screenings at Costa Layman Farms.

DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

Supervised fun, exercise both provide psychosocial benefit to children with obesity

July 2, 2019Toni Baker

While regular exercise is clearly beneficial to children — and adults — the psychosocial health of children may benefit as much from other kinds of adult-led after-school programs, Medical College of Georgia researchers report in the journal...

Campus NewsCommunity

Five years of inspiring future cyber professionals: GenCyber 2019 week in review

July 1, 2019Avatar photoHaley Crain

Thirty-six rising high school juniors and seniors from as far north as New Jersey and Connecticut to students right here in our backyard were chosen to be a part of the 2019 GenCyber cohort.

Campus News

Volunteers needed for Augusta University move-in day

July 1, 2019Danielle Harris

Lend a helping hand to the Jaguars heading back to campus this fall.

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Campus NewsCommunityHealthNews Releases

Keefer named CEO at AU Health

July 1, 2019Christen Engel

Katrina Keefer has been named chief executive officer for AU Health effective July 15.

Health

One year after a transplant, she’s ready to give back at the kidney walk

June 28, 2019Henry Hanks

June 29, 2018, was the day Mary Jackson’s life changed forever.

Campus NewsCommunityNews Releases

Lu named chair of Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine

June 28, 2019Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

Renowned pharmacologist, molecular behavioral neuroscientist who is pursuing better treatment targets for PTSD, depression and Alzheimer’s has been named chair of the MCG Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine.

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Deepfake videos – what you need to know this election season

June 27, 2019Woman's head shotHeather Henley

Augusta University has more than 80 experts on hand to discuss a variety of topics, from health care to politics and beyond.

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Employees

UPDATE: MyAugusta intranet migration on schedule for October deadline

June 27, 2019Emily Lacey

For the last three months, PAWS links have been migrating over to the new platform, and the process is about a quarter of the way through.

Campus NewsCommunity

East meets West through STEAM competition

June 26, 2019Avatar photoStacey Eidson

After successfully competing in last year's STEAM event at Augusta University, six local students from Greenbrier Middle School will be traveling to Hong Kong in July to attend the International Young STEAM Maker Competition at Lingnan University.

Costa Layman Health Fair 2018
Campus NewsNews Releases

Farmworkers to receive health screenings at Costa Layman Health Fair

June 26, 2019Danielle Harris

Over the years, the program has provided more than 5,000 screenings to migrant workers.

DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

New immune checkpoint explored for head and neck cancer

June 25, 2019Toni Baker

MCG scientists looking at body's natural checkpoint, the enzyme CD73, and how it may convert the cell fuel that normally promotes our immune system to attack head and neck cancer cells into something that instead inhibits that attack.

Health

‘Keep on keepin’ on’: Advanced heart valve replacement extends life for young and old alike

June 24, 2019Henry Hanks

Miles remembers the assistant surgeon telling her “I won’t be the one that takes his life."

Bring Your A GameCommunity

Jaguar alum Henrik Norlander wins Wichita Open

June 24, 2019man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Second career Korn Ferry Tour victory helps the former Jaguar secure his PGA Tour card for the 2019-20 season.

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