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StaffDr. Jedidiah Ballard, assistant professor of emergency medicine and Men’s Health magazine’s Ultimate Guy 2016, dishes up holiday diet and fitness advice just in time for Thanksgiving.
Denise ParrishWatch what happens when Children’s Hospital of Georgia leaders “sub in” to help raise money for our pediatric patients. Through the “SUBWAY® Cares for Kids Day” campaign on, held on Nov. 17, participating sub shops are hoping to...
’Tis the season for overeating, sweet indulgences and buttery cheat days. But for parents of children with type-1 diabetes, navigating the holidays can take a toll on the holiday spirit. We searched the web and found our favorite Thanksgiving...
A patient’s chance of surviving a heart attack dramatically increases if the patient or a bystander calls 911 and uses emergency medical services (EMS). That’s why Augusta University Health invests not only in early heart attack care but also in...
Kelly JasperWHAT: National Donor Sabbath, observed annually two weekends before Thanksgiving, brings together the donation, transplantation and faith communities to give thanks for the lifesaving gifts of organ, eye and tissue donors. At Augusta University, the...
AU Medical Center unveiled a new post-anesthesia care unit with a ribbon cutting this week. The renovation on the first floor of the Sydenstricker Wing adds 7 new bays for a total of 25 anesthesia and surgical recovery rooms. The new unit is also...
Toni BakerAUGUSTA, Ga. – The Sexual Medicine Society of North America has renamed its Lifetime Achievement Award to honor Dr. Ronald W. Lewis, urologist and expert in sexual dysfunction at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Lewis, a pioneer...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The length of your telomeres appears to be a window into your heart health and longevity, and scientists are measuring them to see if vitamin D and omega-3 supplements really improve both. “Many people take these supplements every day...
Eric JohnsonIf you’re a medical center staff member, Friday, Nov. 18, is the final day you can complete your flu vaccination and still have your managers be made aware of your compliance. If you’re one of the more than 500 medical center employees who have yet...
Children’s Hospital of Georgia and Shepeard Community Blood Center team up for World Prematurity Day event on Nov. 17 EDITORIAL NOTE: Noon is designated time for media coverage. We will identify a parent of a premature infant for interviews. Please...
As an experienced parent, you may have already encountered your fair share of fevers, coughs, rashes and the like. Or perhaps you’re a new parent, and you weren’t warned of the many common childhood illnesses that can come along with the new gig. As...
Having an accredited chest pain center comes with the important responsibility of educating the community on early heart attack care. Augusta University Health takes this to heart by arming people with potentially lifesaving information and training...
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home held its annual Veterans Day service Nov. 11 to recognize the men and women who have served this great nation. Col. Robert L. Holmes, an alumnus of The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University who is now with...
Danielle HarrisThe cold weather’s dry air can wreak havoc on your skin, but you can avoid these skin woes, says Dr. Morgan Thakore, a dermatologist at Augusta University Medical Center, by following these nine tips: Take lukewarm showers. A long, relaxing, hot...
AU Medical Center unveils a new post-anesthesia care unit with a ribbon cutting Monday. “The new PACU was designed by nurses to provide the best technology and comfort to the patient,” said Allen Kelly, assistant vice president of Perioperative...
Haley HughesLarry Carter is Augusta University Medical Center’s newest zone maintenance manager. The Augusta native previously was a zone mechanic at Georgia Cancer Center. In that capacity, he handled day-to-day maintenance issues such as electrical, HVAC, and...
Federal law requires companies to meet a lot of requirements to keep you and your family safe when it comes to labeling chemicals. But, the law has trouble protecting you from putting those chemicals into other containers, like a water bottle. It...
Augusta University students honored individuals who have donated their body to the education of future doctors, dentists, nurses and allied health professionals at the annual Body Donation Memorial Service on Friday, Nov. 4. The memorial included...
Media advisory for Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 CONTACT: Denise Parrish, 706-831-3148, mparrish@augusta.edu EVENT: Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home will hold a Veterans Day ceremony with special guest speaker Col. Robert L. Holmes with the U.S. Army...
With flu season quickly approaching, many parents are facing the age-old question: To vaccinate or not? While shots aren’t always the most pleasing experience for you or for your child, a flu shot can be their best defense against the virus. A flu...