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StaffSleepless nights. Fussing while feeding. Tugging at the ear. And crying when lying down. Yep, your child has the classic signs of an ear infection. For toddlers around ages 1 to 2, ear infections are as common as the common cold, and anatomically...
You feel it: It’s your year to (finally!) keep those New Year’s resolutions. Not so fast. It’s a hard truth, but if you’re approaching your resolutions the same way you always have, you just might be setting yourself up for failure. According to...
Denise ParrishThe Compensation Committees for the boards of AU Medical Center and AU Health System will have a joint meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in conference room FG-2201, Human Resources offices located at 1515 Pope Avenue. For more information...
If your New Year’s resolutions include a healthier lifestyle, then here’s a little help from one of our own. Augusta University’s Dr. Jedidiah Ballard – the 2016 Ultimate Men’s Health Guy – provides health and...
Eric JohnsonDue to the unplanned electrical outage in the Sydenstricker (BI) building on Tuesday afternoon, repairs need to be made to the 480/277 volt system. On Wednesday night, December 21, Georgia Power will replace wiring on one of the emergency breakers...
The following communication was distributed by Shawn Vincent, Chief Operating Officer of AU Medical Center Dear Colleagues, Today, a general electrical equipment riser failure caused a small electrical fire in the basement of the medical center. The...
Kelly JasperThe Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University rolled out its new advertising campaign for employees and patients on Friday. Miss the event? Click to browse a gallery of photos to see some of the new billboards and advertisements.
Augusta University appeared in national headlines hundreds of times over 2016. Here are just a few of our top mentions for the year. 1. How Meditation Can Help Active-Duty Soldiers Huffington Post (Jan. 13) A small study from researchers with the...
Nick GarrettIn 2013, nearly a third of all deaths in the United States were linked to cardiovascular disease or stroke. More than 2,200 Americans die daily from these diseases, or roughly one every 40 seconds. The American Heart Association works around the...
A special issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology explores radiology patient engagement from the patient perspective. Original articles provide valuable insights to help radiologists make the care they provide more patient-centered...
If it’s cancer, see us first. That’s the theme of a new advertising campaign for the clinical service lines of the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University. The campaign – which includes new videos, billboards and more – will be shown to clinical...
Media advisory for Dec. 16, 2016 WHAT: If it’s cancer, see us first. That’s the theme of a new advertising campaign for the clinical service lines of the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University. The campaign – including new videos, billboards...
Dr. Satish Rao talks to Women’s Health Magazine about the relationship between the brain and the gut and how this connection can affect the GI tract. “The brain and the gut are intimately connected by a network of nerves and...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Deck the halls with boughs of holly, but don’t eat the bright red berries. It may sound silly, but it can certainly happen. “One of the greatest dangers for babies and small children is accidental ingestions, and this is true any time...
Two awards have highlighted the Division of Communications and Marketing’s continued commitment to connecting patients and consumers with the services and resources they need to stay healthy and successful. The Find a Doctor feature on Augusta...
Moe’s Southwest Grill, a restaurant offering fresh, made-to-order southwest fare, will hold its sixth annual Joey’s for Juniors fundraiser on Wednesday, Dec. 7, to benefit Children’s Hospital of Georgia. For one day only, the Joey Bag of Donuts...
Pam Brisky, clinical nutrition manager with AU Health, shared advice with Everyday Health readers on how to better manage diabetes. She suggests cooking healthy meals ahead of time and freezing them to have quick meals at the ready for a busy...
The following email was distributed to Augusta University staff on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. Dear Colleagues, As the state’s only public academic medical center, we are committed to the health of all Georgians, no matter where they live. That statewide...
The 16th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon, a three-day Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraiser, brought in nearly $216,000 in donations and pledges for the not-for-profit Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Area iheart radio stations 104.3 WBBQ...
A lot goes through your mind when your pediatrician says “epilepsy.” What does it mean? How will this affect our quality of life? How do I need to prepare? Find the answers to these and other questions in this post on the CHOG blog to help you and...