June is men’s health month. Men are less likely than women to see preventative care
Diseases such as heart disease and cancer often develop without symptoms until advanced stages, and men are less likely than women to receive preventative care.
MCG to participate in the National Nutrition Education Initiative
The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has committed to participate in the national Nutrition Education Initiative led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education.
Musician keeps in rhythm at hospital’s heart center
Ralph Beardsworth shares gift of music at Piedmont Vascular, Heart and Endovascular Center.
Piedmont Augusta holds stroke education event May 26
Piedmont Hospital Augusta held a stroke education event May 26.
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.
