Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center on track to open in late summer 2026
The Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center in Grovetown is close to being completed.
Piedmont Heart Augusta performs region’s first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement
Piedmont Heart Augusta has performed the region’s first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement, expanding its structural heart program and bringing a new, FDA-approved therapy to patients in the Augusta community.
Piedmont Augusta implements postpartum bracelet initiative
A postpartum bracelet initiative helps alert EMS and emergency rooms about a woman’s possible need for specialized care.
Piedmont Augusta advances heart care with new mapping system
Piedmont Augusta launched the Faraview Mapping System, a next‑generation cardiac mapping technology that enhances the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib) on March 17
Aiken teen recovering from rare heart-liver transplant
An Aiken teen is balancing school with weekly medical appointments in Atlanta as he recovers from a rare multivisceral transplant surgery.
Piedmont offers tips to help lower blood pressure
A new study published Feb. 2 in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that nearly 80% of American adults with high blood pressure do not have their condition under control.
Paceline surpasses $2 million in all-time fundraising for cancer research
On Feb.9, representatives from Paceline presented a $366,217 check to the Georgia Cancer Center.
Augusta VA dedicates new women’s clinic
VA Augusta Health Care System dedicated its new standalone Women Veterans Health Clinic Feb. 2 on the 8th Floor of Building 1 at 820 Sebastian Way in Augusta.
Cold weather and cardiovascular health
Cold temperatures and sedentary habits can increase the risk of serious conditions like Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)—especially for those with underlying cardiovascular issues.
MCG receives approval to test deep brain stimulation on Alzheimer’s patients
The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has recently received approval to start human clinical trials on a proposed treatment using deep brain stimulation, or DBS for adults with dementia.
New facility dog is on the job at children’s hospital
A two-year-old golden retriever/labradoodle is the newest addition to Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia’s facility dog team.
Via Cognitive Health announces winter 2026 lifelong learning courses
Via Cognitive Health will launch the second series of Lifelong Learning Courses in January 2026.
Evans’ man thankful for new lease on life
A bout of pancreatitis led to the discovery of a precancerous cyst for Don Belisle. November is pancreatic cancer awareness month.
Have your pie and eat it too: How to manage diabetes and enjoy the holidays
The good news is you don’t have to give up the pumpkin pie or sweet potato pie at Thanksgiving! But be sure to have a strategy and enjoy your favorites in moderation.
