Health – Jagwire

patient being treated in trauma center

Jul18

Augusta University Health Trauma Program receives highest level of verification from the American College of Surgeons

2 days ago

“The work and dedication of the entire team is what has allowed us to achieve this validation of excellence in the management of critically injured adult and pediatric patients.”

A cigarette with smoke coming off of it.

Jul17

Educating doctors to educate patients about the dangers of tobacco and e-cigarettes

Jul15

Trail festival to benefit Augusta Multiple Sclerosis Center at Augusta University

Stories of Impact

Jul09

Augusta woman’s vision renewed at age 102

Jun28

One year after a transplant, she’s ready to give back at the kidney walk

Jun24

‘Keep on keepin’ on’: Advanced heart valve replacement extends life for young and old alike

Dr. Alicia Vinyard and Dr. Edmond Ritter standing on a staircase.

Jun24

Augusta University Health doctors building a better breast for women undergoing a mastectomy

May17

Just four tiny incisions: First robotic surgery on pediatric patient performed at Augusta University Health

May13

Nursing student’s quick action saves fellow nurse having stroke

May02

This pageant queen’s heart is still beating thanks to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia

May01

Six years later: Meeting the donor who saved his life

Apr30

Four-legged helpers bring smiles to patients at Children’s Hospital of Georgia

Apr15

Cancer diagnosis can’t stop 91-year-old from dancing through life

Mar29

15 physicians named America’s Top Doctors for 2019

Mar22

New ‘lung washing’ procedure helps patients breathe again

Latest News

Jul11

Kidney transplant program at AU Health receives National Kidney Registry award

Jul11

Gracey Chafin, founder of Lil G’s Wagons of Hope, to be featured on TODAY Show

Jul10

Augusta University Medical Center receives leadership award

Dr. Surendra Rajpurohit looking through a fish tank in his laboratory.

Jul10

Going fishing for the next treatment for a deadly form of brain cancer

Students from several Augusta University colleges spent the day providing health screenings at Costa Layman Farms.

Jul02

Costa Layman Health Fair continues to thrive in its 14th year

Jul01

Keefer named CEO at AU Health

Jun20

Family Y’s Camp Lakeside offers new home to Children’s Hospital of Georgia summer camps

Jun19

Medical center earns CEO Cancer Gold Standard reaccreditation

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