Augusta University
Nina SligarSponsored by the College of Nursing, Augusta University colleges, departments, and community organization joined together to provide the 21st day of wellness to the workers of Costa Farms.
Paige Tucker"I believe one of the most important things we can do as leaders is get out, listen and learn from the people and communities we serve," says AU President Russell T. Keen.
Stacey EidsonWellstar MCG Health recently became the first hospital in Georgia to offer in-house risk assessment testing for severe preeclampsia.
Chris CurryWellstar MCG Health and the Georgia Cancer Center have begun treating patients using the new Elekta Esprit Gamma Knife, a state-of-the-art, noninvasive treatment.
Jennifer Hilliard Scott"Most studies examine impact TBI, so much less is known about brain injuries following blast exposure and how it may differ from other types of TBI."
Tim RauschKathleen May, MD, says genetics plays a role in being susceptible to pollen.
Karen KlockGeorgia senators on the Senate Study Committee for Rural Medical Personnel Recruitment recently toured the Interdisciplinary Simulation Center and held the second meeting of the study committee.
Heather HenleyIn a bid to encourage flu vaccination, the Immunology Center of Georgia, part of the Medical College of Georgia, will host a flu vaccine clinic for Augusta University employees.
StaffPaceline will host its annual PaceDay Weekend from Saturday, Oct. 14 to Sunday, Oct. 15.
Wellstar Health System and Augusta University Health System are pleased to announce that today is our first day as a unified system.
Stacey HudsonOne organ and tissue donor can save or improve the lives of up to 75 people. Currently, 60 percent of the more than 100,000 people on the national transplant waitlist are people of color
The July visit aimed to underscore Augusta University's dedication to tackling rural health care challenges and fostering stronger health care outcomes for all Georgians.
This year’s event provided services to more than 90% of the farmworkers who volunteered to participate in the event.
“Everyone involved and everyone I interacted with were awesome. They are all so qualified, passionate and dedicated to their work. I learned a lot," said program participant Kyara Vences.
Denise ParrishThe funding will help support a Phase 1 trial that, if successful, could improve the quality of life for patients at Children’s Hospital of Georgia and beyond.
Milledge AustinA study conducted by a team of researchers from the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University tested inhalant CBD in the treatment of lung cancer and whether it could inhibit tumors from growing or spreading.
Toni BakerAntiretroviral cocktails can make human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, undetectable and untransmittable, but both the virus and its treatment can also accelerate aging of bone and muscle.
Patients come to Amol Sharma, MD, because their stomachs constantly hurt, they are always nauseous and they can’t or won’t eat or drink
Augusta University has announced the establishment of the Medical College of Georgia Center for Telehealth, made possible through $1 million in federal funding secured by U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter.
Insomnia affects up to half of people with schizophrenia and is thought to worsen the impact of their disease, including their risk of suicide. A new meta-analysis of the antipsychotics these patients take indicates those who take clozapine have...