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Healthy Grandparents Program donates backpacks, supplies to local families

August 3, 2022Avatar photoStaff

The program was established at Augusta University's College of Nursing in January of 1999.

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Longtime program manager at College of Nursing receives giving award from WJBF

August 3, 2022Avatar photoLaura Evans

Mike Patton has been program coordinator for the Healthy Grandparents Program since 1999.

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In photos: First-year students at Medical College of Georgia gifted stethoscopes

August 2, 2022Paige Boeke

"For many medical students, receiving their first stethoscope is the first tangible sign that their dream of becoming a physician is coming true," said Dr. David Hess, dean of the...

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Augusta ranks high for women-owned businesses

August 2, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

About 21.9 percent of Augusta’s businesses are owned by women, totaling nearly 1800 total businesses.

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Microscopic blood vessel disease in the brain’s white matter associated with worse cognition in Alzheimer’s

August 2, 2022Toni Baker

Recent findings of MCG scientists and others suggest that some people with Alzheimer’s who have brain changes widely associated with the condition may not develop dementia without...

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Save the date: Eighth annual Fall Kick-Off happening Aug. 12

August 1, 2022Paige Boeke

The kick-off will conclude with a social gathering. Lunch will be provided.

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Watch: Augusta University psychiatrist shares insight on back to school

August 1, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“Adults looking after children really need to pay attention to their child, seeing where they've got strengths and trying to channel their activities and interest into those...

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Augusta University provides physicals for area students

July 28, 2022man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

More than 40 volunteers participated in the event, including students, physicians, nurses and athletic trainers.

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Augusta University Literacy Center and RISE Augusta host back-to-school celebration

July 28, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

The back-to-school celebration will be an annual event so people in the area can count on support from the Literacy Center on a year-to-year basis.

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Weeks of Welcome is back — here’s how you can lend a paw

July 28, 2022Paige Boeke

Augusta University is welcoming students to campus with the annual Weeks of Welcome, a schedule of special activities to help new and returning students kickstart their semester.

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Costa Layman Health Fair connects Augusta University students with community 

July 27, 2022man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

“This is a really wonderful labor of love that the College of Nursing and other colleges participate in. It also shows how very important the farming community is," said Dr...

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Augusta University expert talks importance of BIPOC Mental Health Month

July 27, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity for us to raise awareness while also encouraging people to advocate and take action with regard to the mental health...

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Keel visits Savannah for President’s Summer Tour

July 27, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Last week, Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel, PhD embarked on his first President’s Summer Tour since 2019, visiting Savannah and Brunswick.

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Augusta University bioethics faculty examines barriers of stigma in new book on substance use disorders

July 26, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“A number of conditions are really undermined by being stigmatized, including diet, obesity and substance use disorders,” said Laura Williamson, PhD.

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Faculty experts study international impact of epidemiological intelligence fusion centers

July 26, 2022Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Public health and intelligence experts at Augusta University partnered to write a new publication on health security and COVID-19 in the Dominican Republic.

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Graduate school dean earns prestigious award for physiology research

July 26, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“Dr. Jennifer Sullivan brings a unique perspective to her studies and has established herself as a true thought-leader in this field of research,” said Dr. David Mattson...

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What does back to school look like this year? Augusta University expert talks challenges

July 25, 2022Avatar photoKevin Faigle

Students will be back at the bus stop with school starting soon, but what can parents expect as their children return to the classroom after the effects of the pandemic years?

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Augusta University Online adds assistant vice president for online education

July 25, 2022man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Corey Vigdor, who brings 30 years of experience in higher education, including 20 spent directly focused on online learning, will join the staff of Augusta University Online.

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MCG Educational Simulation Program receives prestigious accreditation

July 25, 2022Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

The program provides immersive simulated clinical experiences using hands-on technology.

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Capehart appointed chair of Department of General Dentistry

July 20, 2022woman smilingStacey Hudson

As department chair, Dr. Kim Capehart will oversee pre-doctoral education programs, research, scholarship, faculty development and more.

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