Health

‘Strong Willed Survivor’ took steps to catch breast cancer early

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Oct 2026 · 0

A family history of breast cancer prompted Jackinah Denise, who calls herself “The Strong Willed Survivor,” to get her first mammogram when she was only 19.

Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta VA complete first joint surgical case under new partnership

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Oct 2026 · 0

Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center and the Charlie Norwood Augusta VA Medical Center completed their first pilot surgical case, marking a historic collaboration designed to preserve and expand access to surgical care for veterans.

Children’s hospital holds formal renaming event Oct. 14

By Staff Report · 15 Oct 2026 · 0

A renaming ceremony for the children’s hospital was held on Wednesday.

Simple prevention steps during cold and flu season

By Special To Augusta Good News · 09 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Simple prevention steps during cold and flu season

As colder weather arrives and respiratory illnesses become more common, Piedmont physicians are encouraging individuals and families to take steps to stay healthy throughout the fall and winter months.

Gene may serve as critical protector against coronary artery disease 

By Special To Augusta Good News · 07 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Gene may serve as critical protector against coronary artery disease 

A gene previously linked to coronary artery disease risk appears to serve as a powerful protector of the heart’s arteries, according to researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Events raise money for breast cancer research at the Georgia Cancer Center

By Staff Report · 06 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Events raise money for breast cancer research at the Georgia Cancer Center

Two events will raise money for breast cancer research.

Miracle Mile Walk planned for Oct. 17

By Staff Report · 06 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Miracle Mile Walk planned for Oct. 17

The 26th annual Miracle Mile Walk has a new home this year.

Children’s hospital facility dogs celebrate birthdays on Sept. 16

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Children’s hospital facility dogs celebrate birthdays on Sept. 16

A special birthday party was held Sept. 16 at Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

Early detection key to beating prostate cancer

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Early detection key to beating prostate cancer

September is prostate cancer awareness month.

September is AFib awareness month. What are the signs?

By Special To Augusta Good News · 02 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on September is AFib awareness month. What are the signs?

September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month.

Board of Regents honors MCG alum and Children’s Hospital visionary Dr. Charlie Howell

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Board of Regents honors MCG alum and Children’s Hospital visionary Dr. Charlie Howell

The University System of Georgia Foundation recognized Dr. Charles “Charlie” Howell Jr. with the prestigious Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award at the annual Board of Regents’ Scholarship and Awards Gala on Aug. 22.

New drug offers hope to patients with pancreatic cancer

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Aug 2026 · 1

A new type of drug offers hope to people with pancreatic cancer and is being used to treat patients within the Piedmont Hospital system.

PACELINE grants fund six cancer research projects

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on PACELINE grants fund six cancer research projects

Each year, area residents bike, walk or run to raise money for cancer research through PaceDay event. On July 28, PACELINE officials announced grant recipients from the 2025 event.

First responders honored for lifesaving actions at Peach Jam

By Staff Report · 07 Aug 2026 · 2

Piedmont Augusta honored a group of first responders for their lifesaving actions at Peach Jam last month.