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Nick GarrettThe Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association (jGPHA) is an online, peer-reviewed publication focusing on issues within the fields of public health, prevention, community health and health education. The Institute of Public and Preventive...
StaffIn an attempt to enhance patient throughput, a Patient Discharge Lounge is being piloted on 5 North in the Oncology Library, located right across from the South elevators on 5N (BA5301). The lounge opened at 1 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2015, and provides a...
Eric JohnsonVisit the Ronald McDonald House from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, for their Share a Night, Light a Light event. The free open house will feature cookies, 10 Christmas trees decorated by area garden clubs, the Westminster Choir Ensemble —...
Dr. Brooks A. Keel held his first Town Hall meeting as president of Augusta University on Monday, Dec. 7, in the Natalie and Lansing B. Lee Jr. Auditorium. The meeting, which took place on Keel’s 141st day in office, was for many students, faculty...
Denise ParrishAUGUSTA, Ga. – Christmas is a magical season for children. Visions long ago may have included sugarplums. Today’s children are likely dreaming of toys, toys and more toys. “Childhood is one of the most important and exciting times of life. This is...
Arthur TakahashiRooted in tragedy, the massive tree that towers in front of the Children’s Hospital of Georgia has grown to represent the dedication and sacrifice of the two members of the neonatal transport team it was planted to memorialize. This is the story of...
The Employee Engagement Survey officially closed at 8 a.m. this morning, and participation was up a percentage point from last year. When the portal closed, 86 percent of those eligible to participate had completed the survey. Out of a total of 357...
Danielle HarrisWe have to come to the end of another fall semester at Augusta University, but final exams are just beginning. So, to help students study and let out a little stress, the university is holding its Finals Frenzy throughout the week in the Reese and...
Cerner’s Capacity Management Patient Flow system will be implemented hospital-wide on Dec. 15, 2015. This new electronic bed management system will greatly improve patient throughput and increase both staff and patient satisfaction. Learning Lab In...
Why did you choose Augusta University? “I chose Augusta University because I’m from Augusta. I’ve lived here my whole life, and it was initially a convenience decision. It was closer, much more affordable than other universities.” What have you...
Update: New information about Johnson from Augusta University Athletics Shannon Johnson, 45, a former Augusta State University baseball player, was one of the 14 killed in last week’s tragic shooting in San Bernardino, California. According to...
Dr. Craig Albert, assistant professor of political science at Augusta University, answers questions about Islamic extremism and there rise of ISIS in a new video series. In this segment, Albert, a leading scholar in American politics and foreign...
Dr. Craig Albert, assistant professor of political science at Augusta University, answers questions about Islamic extremism and there rise of ISIS in a new video series. In this segment, Albert, a leading scholar in American politics and foreign...
Why did you choose Augusta University? “I chose Augusta University because the small class sizes were really appealing to me. I liked the idea that I’d have the opportunity to really get to know my professors on an individual basis and that...
Thursday, Dec. 3 marked a historic evening for Augusta University. Not only was it the university’s first Christmas tree lighting under its new name, but it was also Dr. Brooks Keel’s first Christmas tree lighting as the university’s president...
As the threat of homegrown terrorism grows, many wonder what draws American citizens to pledge their allegiance to terrorist organizations in the first place. “There’s a lot of variables that go into wanting to belong to a radical Jihadi...
The 15th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon, one of the largest fundraisers for the not-for-profit Children’s Hospital of Georgia, concluded at noon Saturday with a “big check presentation” marking $204,469.71 in donations and pledges received in...
Fill your plate with colorful, heart-healthy veggies We all know vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals that are important for a balanced diet and a healthy body, but sometimes it’s still a struggle to eat enough (the average adult should eat...
Why did you choose Augusta University? “I’m the first one from my family in Zimbabwe to go to college. At home, it was every kid’s dream to come to the U.S. because you’re coming for a better life. I came to Augusta University from University...
Augusta University kicked off the holiday season on Dec. 1 when GPB-Augusta and the Department of Music presented the Wycliffe Gordon and Friends Holiday Concert.