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Denise ParrishKirkland quads benefited from specialized pediatric care at CHOG, the local CMN Hospital When Julianne Kirkland, began having contractions at just 23 weeks of carrying quadruplets, one of her physicians suggested she consider reducing the pregnancy...
News 12 and NBC 26, the Children’s Miracle Network television partners for Children’s Hospital of Georgia, will be sharing TV stories each night this week about patients and families who have benefited from the specialized care provided...
Danielle HarrisPut some Jag pride on your ride by purchasing an Augusta University license plate now available on the Georgia Department of Revenue website. With annual renewal fees and $10 from each sale supporting student scholarships, this is another way to...
Nick GarrettNew to Augusta University or Augusta University Health? Or maybe you’ve returned from summer vacation to find a few new changes to the university’s badges? Either way, you’ll want to get one of these as soon as possible: ...
Toni BakerFollowing major trauma like a car crash, debris from the powerhouses of damaged cells appear to make their way to an immune system outpost in the kidneys, setting in motion events that can permanently damage or destroy the organs. The interesting...
StaffDay job: Provost, Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs Secret life: Quilt Maker Dr. Gretchen Caughman has been defying expectations since she was a graduate student at the Medical University of South Carolina, when she applied for – and won...
Teeth are a very important part of our body. They help in eating, talking and looking your best when you smile. Without healthy teeth and gums, eating would be a pain, and you could become hesitant in opening your mouth to talk or smile because of...
While it brings much joy and excitement, being a healthy expecting mother requires a lot of work. Regular doctor visits, physical changes and preparing for the new person in your life take plenty of your attention. It’s no wonder simple tasks, such...
When Augusta University alumnus and volunteer coach Pardon Ndhlovu crossed the finish line at the men’s Olympic marathon, Arthur Takahashi and Brennan Meagher, our Jags in Rio, were there to catch these special photos. Follow them on social...
Brennan MeagherToday Pardon Ndhlovu represented Zimbabwe at the 2016 Rio Games. A culmination of years of work, Pardon stood toe to toe with the best marathon runners in the world. As one of the best marathoners in the world. Today, Pardon’s dream came true...
Arthur TakahashiGrowing up, I would always watch the Olympic marathon to see the top runners fight for gold at the final stretch.I had no idea how dramatic and emotional the finish line could be. Until this morning. Today, I didn’t care about gold, silver or...
On a raining Sunday morning in Rio de Janeiro, Augusta University alumnus and volunteer assistant coach Pardon Ndhlovu ran a 2:17:48 to finish 41st at the 2016 men’s Olympic marathon. Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge won the gold with a time of 2:08:44...
Eric JohnsonThe Olympic marathon is in progress.
Follow the race on social media: @ArthurTakahashi, @brennanmeagher, #RunWithPardon and #JagsInRio.
Check in with the Jagwire Olympics page for the final results.
It was a green and yellow afternoon in Rio de Janeiro. Everywhere I looked, I could spot Brazil soccer jerseys and people carrying the Brazilian flag. I fit in. Saturday was game day. Brazil vs. Germany. At Maracanã Stadium. A fight for the gold...
When Arthur and I were making plans for the 2016 Rio Games, we knew that we would only have a few days to attend Olympic events. Saturday was one of those days. When we were buying tickets the choice came down to badminton and the pentathlon. Once...
Dr. Rob Foster, professor of music and director of the Augusta University Jazz Ensemble, discusses two of Brazil’s most popular exports: the samba and the bossa nova. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content provided by...
Jaguar Nation, it’s time to cheer on our friend and alumnus Pardon Ndhlovu as he competes in the 2016 Rio Games.
Good luck, Pardon. Bring your A Game.
Pardon Ndhlovu, Olympian and Augusta University alumnus, talks about the mental preparation involved with competing against the best marathon runners in the world at the 2016 Rio Games. For the latest from Rio and for great Olympic-related content...
Just because the workweek is over doesn’t mean our coverage from Rio is. Keep up with the latest from our Jags in Rio by checking in with Jagwire’s Olympics page throughout the weekend. Our folks on the ground will continue blogging, filing...
Live samba, happy crowd and smiles. That’s usually a good description of Copacabana beach any day of the year. During the 2016 Olympics, it seems like one of Rio’s most famous beaches is on steroids. “It’s crazy,” a Rio de Janeiro resident told me...