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Denise ParrishCheck out this WJBF-TV News Channel 6 feature story: An Augusta man with no symptoms ended up having five bypasses during open-heart surgery. Following a routine checkup, Wayne Curtis was sent for a stress test and then a heart catheterization...
Danielle HarrisAUGUSTA, Ga. – A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that more than 1 billion teens and young adults are at risk hearing loss. After studying the listening habits of 12 to 35 year olds, WHO discovered nearly half of...
StaffGRHealth Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program, along with their patient volunteers, will partner with Donate Life throughout April in an awareness campaign to honor the gift of organ donation and provide information on how people can register to...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Board of Trustees of the Medical College of Georgia Physicians Practice Group Foundation, doing business as Georgia Regents Medical Associates, will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, in the Murphy Building, Pathology Conference...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill locations across the nation will kick off the brand’s 75th anniversary by giving away ice cream and raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. For its 75th “Fanniversary,” DQ fans will...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Find some bargain buys and support a worthy cause at the annual Consign for Kids sale, a fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Public sale hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, March...
Haley HughesGeorgia Regents Medical Center has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s prestigious Energy Star designation for a second time. Georgia Regents Medical Center is the only hospital in Georgia that holds this designation for 2015 and one...
After several instances of “just not feeling right,” Georgia Regents University Landscaping & Grounds Manager Scott Davis finally convinced himself in January to see a doctor. It was a good thing he did. Davis was diagnosed with ventricular...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of The Medical College of Georgia Physicians Practice Group Foundation, doing business as Georgia Regents Medical Associates, will meet at noon on Wednesday, March 11, on the fourth...
Kelly JasperU.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) toured Georgia Regents University and spoke with faculty members about GRU’s cyber education program and future plans for university facilities. In addition to the GRU campus, Allen also visited Georgia Regents...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – On Tuesday, March 3, area IHOP restaurants once again will be offering a free short stack of their famous buttermilk pancakes to each guest in recognition of National Pancake Day. This family-friendly tradition – now in its 10th year...
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Colorectal Cancer, a cancer of the colon or rectum, is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. In recognition of March being National Colorectal Cancer Awareness...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The American Heart Association has recognized GRHealth as a Gold-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite for championing employee wellness. GRHealth is the only Augusta hospital to achieve this honor. Fit-Friendly Worksites reach gold and...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Chad Knight, a health care professional with more than 14 years of leadership experience, has been named Administrator of the new GRHealth Digestive Health Center. This state-of-the-art center houses the nation’s largest and most...
Two patients treated in a UCLA hospital reportedly died this week from a CRE infection that was traced back to a particular scope used in an exploratory procedure. Dr. Jose Vazquez, Chief of the Section of Infectious Disease at the Medical College...
The Children’s Hospital of Georgia may be adding new selections to its food services menu thanks to feedback from a handful of children who taste tested several entrees, sides and desserts earlier this month. The children, who at one time or another...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Board of Trustees of the Medical College of Georgia Physicians Practice Group Foundation, doing business as Georgia Regents Medical Associates, will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in the Murphy Building, Pathology Conference...
Today’s the last day to register online for the GRU Augusta Half Marathon and 10K! Register by visiting augustahalf.org, and join TEAMGRU. Here are two registration tips to consider: 1. Team code: When prompted to complete the registration...
Jack Evans has been named Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Georgia Regents University, effective immediately. Evans, who began serving as Interim Vice President in April, will oversee communications and marketing functions for...
Eric JohnsonThe results from Georgia Regents Health System’s second Employee Engagement Survey are in, and senior leadership is very pleased. “We’re actually seeing the fruits of the labor, that action planning has resulted in improvement,” said Susan Norton...