Health – Jagwire

Men and women standing and smiling

May26

Employees Health

Dental College of Georgia honors staff member with Diversity Award

May 26, 2022

“There’s an ability to relate and certainly that’s an important factor, especially when it’s dental or medical. When you have a front office that’s having to interact with the public, I think it’s important for people to see there is someone like me...

Aerial of city of Augusta

May25

Healthy Georgia report gives snapshot of state compared to rest of US

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Kevin Faigle

two men and a woman holding glass award

May09

Kevin and Brittany Kisner receive Augusta University President’s Award

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Stories of Impact

blood in a vial

May27

New therapy supercharges patient’s immune system to attack cancer cells

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Chris Curry

man in front of emergency sign

May10

When tables turn for ER nurse, Level 1 Trauma Center saves his life

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man throwing baseball

Jun02

Teen, family manage new lifestyle after food allergy diagnosis with help of Children’s team

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virus

Apr21

AU Health to lead statewide expansion of coronavirus testing

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governor Brian Kemp

Apr13

Kemp announces statewide expansion of AU Health COVID-19 screening application

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teenager with hoodie

Feb26

‘He never slowed down’: Teen who suffered cardiac arrest on the football field keeps moving

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Henry Hanks

baby in dress

Feb19

Baby with Down syndrome facing congestive heart failure saved by ‘phenomenal care’ at Children’s Hospital of Georgia

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Henry Hanks

man smiling

Feb03

AU professor saved, moments from death after pulmonary embolism

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Henry Hanks

A husband and wife sitting together laughing and smiling.

Jan03

A robot and human work together to remove tumors from three sites in one patient

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Chris Curry

x-ray of lungs

Dec06

Augusta University Health first in Augusta to offer new valve treatment for emphysema

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Danielle Harris

mother and baby

Dec04

After surprise early birth, mother grateful to Children’s Hospital of Georgia

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Henry Hanks

baby

Dec02

After struggling for life at birth, Children’s Hospital of Georgia ‘Miracle Kid’ now thriving

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Henry Hanks

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Adults playing with children

May04

Free summer camp for children with asthma returns to Augusta University

Miguelangelo Hernandez

medical instruments on a tray

May03

Students to host free community health fair

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Kevin Faigle

man standing

Apr20

What led to Dr. Phillip Coule’s career in medicine? He and others to be honored at Alumni Weekend

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Kevin Faigle

man and students learning in medical environment

Mar31

Augusta University interdisciplinary simulation center gives Lakeside students a chance for hands-on experience

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Kevin Faigle

Colon Cancer Awareness Month ribbon in front of picture of the Georgia Cancer Center

Mar30

Oncology professor answers questions regarding National Colon Cancer Awareness Month

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Milledge Austin

woman holding book outside

Mar15

Epidemiology faculty receives NIH award for smoking cessation study

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Milledge Austin

Two men talking

Mar14

Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University Medical Center receive over $5.6 million in federal funding

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Milledge Austin

man standing with folder

Mar03

MCG epidemiology expert continues writing and research to better public health

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Milledge Austin