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Denise ParrishThe Compensation Committees for the boards of AU Medical Center and AU Health System will have a joint meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 in conference room FG-2201 in the Human Resources office building at 1515 Pope Ave. For more information, call...
Nick GarrettLuckily, this one isn’t dangerous. But to make sure you keep yourself as safe as possible, be sure to check out these five security tips from Augusta University Chief Information Security Officer Walter Ray. 1. Learn to Identify Suspected...
Lee Ann Liska, chief executive officer of the Augusta University Medical Center, sat down with the Jagwire team to discuss first impressions, leadership styles and staying on track with institutional priorities. In addition to her role as CEO of AU...
Haley HughesAugusta University Public Safety and the Office of Critical Events Preparedness and Response (CEPaR) will be hosting a series of open forums designed to provide information and prompt conversation on topics that concern an individual’s safety...
Toni BakerPrescription sleep aids appear to carry a rare risk of suicide, most typically when they cause the unexpected response of stimulating rather than quietening patients, researchers say. “These medications can have a rare paradoxical effect like...
Eric JohnsonAfter unsuccessfully looking for a summer camp for her 8-year-old daughter with developmental delays, Sterling Ivey made her way to the Family Y. That meeting eventually resulted in the creation of Camp IVEY, a partnership between Ivey and the...
Danielle HarrisAn estimated 65,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools each year, according to College Board. Although these children are given access a public school education through grade 12, many continue to face a host of financial and legal...
StaffIn honor of Child Passenger Safety Week, it’s important we address the proper use of car seats, boosters and seatbelts. As one of the best ways to protect kids when it comes to car safety, it’s important we take the proper precautions to ensure kids...
America is a nation of coffee drinkers. For many of us, the thought of drinking tea may seem somewhat foreign. If you are looking for a healthy alternative to your normal cup of joe, or if you just want to add some variety to your morning routine...
The official lineup of performers has been announced for the first event in the 2016/2017 Noon Arts Concert Series, and it’s got something for everyone. Master of Ceremonies Bill Andrews of the Medical Illustration program, who is past president of...
A year ago – Oct. 1, 2015, to be exact – we unveiled Jagwire, the news and information source for Augusta University and its health system. It was a result of months of intense planning and the realization of an ambitious goal – to give our staff...
Brennan MeagherWomen who breastfeed are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s a statistic that offers peace of mind to many women, and it’s why one Georgia Cancer Center patient found herself feeling confused after she was diagnosed with breast...
Kelly JasperWhat is Title IX? As an employee, what’s my responsibility with Title IX? How does the university address complaints of sexual misconduct, like assault or harassment? Augusta University’s new Title IX coordinator addresses these questions and other...
Dr. Satish S.C. Rao, director of the Digestive Health Center at Augusta University, gives Men’s Health readers some toe-tingling reasons to keep your toilet time short in this Ask a Doctor feature. Here are a few takeaways: Your feet are more...
Jennifer Hilliard ScottMore than half of the second-year class at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University spent their only free summer during medical school doing research, both on and off campus. One hundred twenty participants from MCG’s home base in...
Taylor LambPartnering with the Augusta University College of Education, the Augusta Jaguars women’s volleyball team will host Domestic Violence Awareness Night on Tuesday, Oct. 4 during their home match against the University of Montevallo at 6:00 p.m...
In case you might have missed it, this is an election year. A presidential election year. And even though many people are saying they’re not real happy with the candidates this time around, they’re the ones we’ve got. And one of them is going to be...
With the IGIVE community campaign underway, President Brooks Keel shared his thoughts with The Augusta Chronicle about having the city’s support to reach our $1 million fundraising goal. Click the link below to view that article. The Augusta...
All Augusta University Medical Center Employees are required to complete the Influenza vaccination by November 20, 2016. Employees are advised to get this done by Friday, November 18, rather than wait to the final weekend. Please note: based on...
Anyone interested in learning more about government internships at the federal, state or local level is encouraged to attend an internship forum at noon on Monday, Oct. 3, in the JSAC Ballroom on the Summerville Campus. Sponsored by the Political...