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Denise ParrishPediatrician, father of four shares advice with dads on how to have healthy relationships with their children A mother’s role is vital in the growth and development of a child. But far too often dad’s role in the process is underestimated, or even...
Augusta University and its health system have reached an agreement to share expertise in health care operations and management with the 56-bed Washington County Regional Medical Center in Sandersville, Georgia. This agreement is the first step in a...
Toni BakerA test that looks at the genetic expression of breast cancer cells to assess the 10-year recurrence risk and help physicians and patients make more selective treatment choices is now available at the Medical College of Georgia and the Georgia Cancer...
Danielle HarrisWhen summer storms gather, is lightning safety one of your main concerns? If it’s not, it should be. Lightning is among the leading causes of weather-related fatalities, but many underestimate the severity of its power. “Summer is great for spending...
Now through June 11 area Publix Super Markets will be inviting customers to “Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are” by making $1, $3, or $5 donations to Children’s Hospital of Georgia, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Area Publix...
AUGUSTA, GA – Babies born at both low and high birthweights appear to be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, researchers report. For reasons that remain unclear at least in the smaller babies, both birthweight...
Arthur TakahashiAUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University has been recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. “Joining this elite group of four-year colleges and...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – While considerable advances have been made in understanding the biology and treatment of schizophrenia, patients and physicians continue to face tough challenges, says the 2015-16 winner of the University of Pennsylvania Edward A...
“Optimistic,” “dedicated” and “nurturing” are a few of the sentiments used to describe Physician Assistant Program graduate Joshua Pumroy, this year’s winner of the John F. Beard Award for Compassionate Care at Augusta University...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Dr. Sylvia B. Smith, vision scientist and chair of the Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, has been appointed to the National Advisory Eye Council. Smith will serve...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Dr. Nita J. Maihle, a tumor virologist/biologist and educator, is leading the U.S. Department of Defense’s national initiative to enable early career ovarian cancer investigators to stay focused and successful in their fight against...
More than 1,200 students are expected to participate in Augusta University’s commencement exercises at 2 p.m. on May 13 in the James Brown Arena. As part of the ceremony, the university will commission a graduating ROTC cadet into the United States...
Number of babies saved through artificial heart-lung bypass technology exceeds national benchmarks Babies placed on an ECMO machine at Children’s Hospital of Georgia have a greater chance of survival at the state’s second largest children’s hospital...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Dr. David Stepp, vascular biologist in the Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, has been appointed chair of the Vascular Cell and Molecular Biology Study Section of the National Institutes...
Theft of intellectual property from American-based entrepreneurs and large companies cost the U.S. economy $300 billion a year, according to the Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property. In an effort to help businesses guard their...
Haley HughesAUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University Medical Center has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s prestigious Energy Star designation for a third time. Augusta University Medical Center is the only hospital in Georgia that holds this...
Jennifer Hilliard ScottAUGUSTA, Ga. – Dr. Claire Pomeroy, president of the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, will be the guest speaker at the Medical College of Georgia Hooding Ceremony. The event, which recognizes the 180th graduating class of the state’s medical...
Steven UhlesAUGUSTA, Ga. – The GRU Cancer Center will become the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University. “This new name not only reflects our status as the state of Georgia’s official cancer center, but our commitment to research, treatment and outreach in...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Two existing chemotherapy drugs appear to be a powerful pair in targeting errant stem cells that are making breast cancer and enabling its spread and recurrence, scientists report. A combination of the drugs, 5-azacytidine and...
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Dr. Brian K. Stansfield, neonatologist at Children’s Hospital of Georgia and a 2004 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, has received the 2016 Clinical Science Young Investigator Award from the...