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Christen EngelThe inaugural celebration and investiture of Augusta University’s first president, Brooks A. Keel, is Wednesday, April 27. The event will begin with a welcome and introduction from Augusta University Provost Gretchen Caughman, followed by remarks...
Nick GarrettThe Inaugural Celebration and Investiture of Augusta University’s First President, Brooks A. Keel, will take place Wednesday, April 27, at 2 p.m. at the Augusta Convention Center on 901 Reynolds Street. Click here for a full listing of shuttle pick...
StaffEffective May 1, 2016, any Augusta University parking permit holder may park in available individual reserved spaces after 5 p.m. In an effort to provide greater flexibility for parking patrons coming to campus or hospital facilities after 5 p.m...
Danielle HarrisToday’s woman has a life jammed with work, family and social events. Oftentimes, women get so busy taking care of others that they fail to care for themselves, and this can be dangerous. In honor of National Women’s Health Week, May 8-14, Augusta...
Toni BakerAUGUSTA, Ga. – A series of tests physicians routinely order to help diagnose and follow their patients with an elevated antibody level that is a marker for cancer risk, often do not benefit the patient but do increase health care costs, pathologists...
President Brooks Keel paid a special visit to clinical staff throughout the health system yesterday to deliver cookies and share his appreciation. During Keel’s visit, staff were given the opportunity to ask questions of the president...
President Brooks Keel and First Lady Tammie Schalue celebrated the past, present and future of Augusta University with a toast on Sunday, Apr. 24. Marking the kickoff of Inauguration Week, A Toast to Augusta University was also the debut of the...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Low levels of vitamin D in black teens correlates with low activity of a major mechanism for controlling gene expression that may increase their risk of cancer and other disease, researchers report. Their study measured vitamin D...
It’s a time that Marjorie St. John describes as “March madness” — the month that her 2-year-old daughter suffered 500 grand mal seizures and three hospitalizations. From talking, giggling and walking, Amelia, or Ami as her family calls her...
Eric JohnsonDon’t miss any of the exciting events during this year’s Alumni Weekend. With parties, lectures, tours, speeches and several reunion dinners, the weekend has something for everyone…and then some. The following is a brief list of events. For a...
Kelly JasperAUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University’s Arsenal Oak was a longtime symbol of Augusta’s roots and the rich history of its university. The famed 250-year-old oak was cut down in 2004 after succumbing to disease, but not before its acorns were gathered and...
Brennan MeagherIn partnership with Paine College and Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services, Augusta University hosts the annual events in April of each year as part of a national movement to end sexual violence. On Thursday, April 21, the 20 Annual Take Back the...
Denise ParrishA group representing the Radiology Department at Augusta University Medical Center recently volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House of Augusta. Pattie Parrish (Pictured L-R), Ruth Olmstead, Maura Bailey, Lewis Golden, Molly Golden and Lisa Murdock...
In its recent article “30 Simple Ways You Can Prevent Cancer,” a writer for Reader’s Digest tells consumers to avoid drying lamps at the nail salon. The reporter cites the results of an Augusta University study published in 2014 on...
Arthur TakahashiAugusta University and the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence signed a memorandum of understanding on April 15, 2016, to share resources and help develop a cyber-trained workforce through education, innovation, research and outreach...
Director of Marketing Aubrey Hinkson was recently named to DTC Perspectives’ 2016 Top Hospital Marketers of the Year list. DTC Perspectives is the leading conference, training and publishing company for the consumer marketing of hospitals...
Augusta University’s Institute of Public and Preventive Health will host the Correctional Health Research Program Symposium on Tuesday, May 10 from 10 a.m-3 p.m. in the J. Harold Harrison, M.D. Education Commons McKnight Room. The symposium’s theme...
Cinema Series brings Italy to the Summerville Campus Cinema Italian Style, the final Cinema Series event of the academic year, takes place this Saturday, April 23. Billed as a day of Italian cinema and designed like a film festival, the screenings...
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, talks about whether a robot or a highly skilled doctor may provide better treatment for a...
Update to original story: Photos from event The Augusta University Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the African American Male Initiative (AAMI) hosted the inaugural Future Leaders Conference on Friday, April 22. AAMI is a comprehensive program...