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Augusta University and medical center open as normal Jan. 8

January 8, 2018Danielle Harris

 Winter storm advisories have been issued for many northern and western counties in Georgia, prompting closures of state offices in affected areas. The Augusta University office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response is monitoring the situation...

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Update: Augusta University honors the legacy of Henrietta Lacks

January 5, 2018Danielle Harris

Augusta University has partnered with Paine College and the Columbia County Library to host three events to celebrate the legacy of Henrietta Lacks.

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Vazquez named AVP for Sponsored Programs Administration

January 4, 2018Danielle Harris

Diego Vazquez, the Assistant Vice Provost in the Office of Sponsored Programs at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, has been named Augusta University’s Associate Vice President for Sponsored Programs Administration and Executive...

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Governor breaks ground on cyber center addition

January 4, 2018Eric Johnson

Gov. Nathan Deal expounded on the economic value of the cyber center at a groundbreaking for a $35 million expansion of the newly named and logoed Hull McKnight Georgia Cyber Center for Innovation and Training.

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Georgia Cyber Center for Innovation and Training expansion

January 4, 2018Danielle Harris

As construction continues on the first phase of the Hull McKnight Georgia Cyber Center for Innovation and Training, state officials and private sector representatives held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Jan. 3 for the facility’s $35 million...

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Employees

Urgent blood shortage, but you can help

January 4, 2018Eric Johnson

Shepeard Community Blood Center is in critical need of O Negative blood.

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Knox gives $1 million to Georgia Cancer Center

January 4, 2018Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

Augusta businessman and philanthropist Peter Knox has given a $1 million gift to the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University to help support its future director.

In the News

Doctors are working 24/7 to help those with a rare form of leukemia

January 4, 2018Emily Lacey

Dr. Jillella is part of a dedicated staff of oncologists are providing just that to patients with a very rare cancer, acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL).

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$1.6 million grant funds training to improve access to mental health services

January 4, 2018Sara Carney

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Anxiety disorders are estimated to affect approximately 30 percent of people in the United States. Despite this prevalence, access to care can be a challenge. Many to seek help from their primary care provider rather than a mental...

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Deal to attend cybersecurity center groundbreaking

January 3, 2018Danielle Harris

Gov. Nathan Deal will attend a groundbreaking ceremony for a second building on the site of the Hull McKnight Georgia Cyber Center for Innovation and Training.

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McCall named MCG’s first executive vice dean

January 3, 2018Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

Dr. W. Vaughn McCall has been named the medical school’s first executive vice dean.

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Medical Minute discusses production of new, healthy blood vessels

January 3, 2018Brennan Meagher

In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Joseph Hobbs, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, discusses a new therapeutic target that may help our bodies produce healthier new blood...

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AU Medical Center delivers first Augusta baby of 2018

January 3, 2018Emily Lacey

Messiah Kitchens was delivered at Augusta University Medical Center and was the first baby born in Augusta in 2018.

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High doses of vitamin D rapidly reduce arterial stiffness in overweight/obese, vitamin-deficient African-Americans

January 2, 2018Toni Baker

In just months, high-doses of vitamin D has been found to reduce arterial stiffness in young, overweight or obese African-Americans.

Campus NewsHealth

End of life ethics presentation open to all

December 28, 2017Eric Johnson

Dr. Richard W. Sams II, associate professor of family medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, will present a “Navigating Life’s Final Season Well; Ethical Issues at the End of Life” as part of the Ethics Grand Rounds from...

Campus News

Top 5 most-watched videos of 2017

December 28, 2017Kelly Jasper

We made lots of videos in 2017. These are our top five.

Employees

Tips to stay cyber safe during the holidays

December 27, 2017Avatar photoStaff

Cybersecurity threats don't take a holiday when you do, so follow these safety tips from Augusta University's chief information security officer.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration set for Jan. 12

December 27, 2017Danielle Harris

Educator and Civil Rights Activist Dr. Cleveland L. Sellers, Jr. will be the keynote speaker for the 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Jan. 12.

Health

Hello, Blue Coat Ambassadors; goodbye, greeters

December 27, 2017Avatar photoDenise Parrish

More than a dozen employees were presented with jackets to kick off the new Blue Coat Ambassadors program at AU Health.

Health

Santa and Nugget bring joy to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia

December 27, 2017Avatar photoStaff

Santa Claus and special helper Nugget brought holiday cheer to the Children's Hospital of Georgia on Christmas morning.

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