At 25, Mercy Kehinde-Ige is the youngest recipient of this year’s Paceline grants. The graduate student is researching ways to boost T-cell metabolism to help them fight tumors longer.
Health
Conference fulfills mother’s dream; opens door for future
Holding a conference to shine a spotlight on a rare blood disorder foundation was a dream of its founder who died in 2019.
More menopause training needed in OB/Gyn residency programs
Dr. Jennifer Allen became certified as a menopause practitioner from the North American Menopause Society — one of only four in Augusta and the surrounding area.
Medical College of Georgia trailblazer to receive Hall of Fame award
In 1970, Dr. Joseph Hobbs was one of just seven African American students accepted to the Medical College of Georgia, where he graduated in 1974. He spent 45 years at MCG and Augusta University before retiring in 2020. He will be honored Sept. 8.
Children’s hospital dogs celebrate birthdays with a doughnut-themed party
Nugget and Casey are golden retriever therapy dogs at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.
Ovarian cancer: Common symptom led to serious diagnosis
A common symptom led to a cancer diagnosis for Janice Daniels in 2015. September is ovarian cancer awareness month.
Hydroponic garden to offer healthier food options
A hydroponic garden will provide between 400 and 900 pounds of healthy produce each year.
Health Fair set for Aug. 30 at SRP Park
The SRP Park Health Fair will be held during the Aug. 30 Augusta GreenJackets game against the Salem Red Sox.
Paramedic program receives national accreditation
Aiken Technical College’s Emergency Medical Services Paramedic program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Teen returns to active life after osteosarcoma surgery
Forearm pain led to a cancer diagnosis, but an Aquinas High School student is back on track after chemotherapy and surgery to remove his ulna and replace with a cadaver bone.