Augusta woman’s legacy to find cure for rare bleeding disorder lives on
Helen Proctor Smith started a foundation to find a cure for a rare bleeding disorder. Now the next generation continues her mission.
MCG Center for Healthy Aging, Hess honored with Golden Helix Awards
The dean of the Medical College of Georgia and the Center for Healthy Aging received The Center for Global Health Innovation’s Office of Life Sciences and Digital Health 25th annual Golden Helix Awards March 29 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.
VA dietitian receives state award
Valerie Lively’s commitment to helping veterans eat healthier earned her a top award.
New lifesaving equipment available to Columbia County paramedics
Columbia County Fire Rescue has new lifesaving equipment on its vehicles.
AirCare hangar dedicated Thursday
AirCare One has a new home at Augusta Regional Airport as officials dedicated a new hangar Feb. 23.
Medical college research on stress-induced depression shows promise for new treatments
Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are studying how stress leads to depression and are hopeful their findings may lead to better treatment options.
Medical college study focuses on optical genome mapping to help blood cancer patients
Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are studying how optical genome mapping can be used to help patients with blood cancers.
Million dollar grant to be used to research questions related to rejection in organ donations
Medical College of Georgia scientists are researching the complexities of organ donation and the body’s rejection response.
One woman’s journey resulted in more than weight loss
Tonya Eller just wanted to have more energy and feel better. Not only did she lose 80 pounds, but she gained more than she could’ve imagined.
Have a plan, get support to achieve New Year’s resolutions, experts say
Most people quit their New Year’s Resolutions the second Friday in January; however, goals can be reached with some planning and a little help from friends.
Research finds blood pressure drug holds promise for treating those with PTSD
Medical College of Georgia scientists have new evidence that a blood pressure drug can help with the treatment of PTSD.
Alzheimer’s day program to expand its services
Via Cognitive Health, formerly known as the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer’s Care, will be moving into a new space in 2024.
Press On Fund to make final donation in $1 million pledge
The Press On Fund’s final installment in a $1 million, four-year pledge is slated for January 2023.
Augusta University scientists explore links between antibiotic and type 1 diabetes
Augusta University researchers are studying how the antibodies formed by the drug gentamicin appear to increase the risk of type 1 diabetes in children who are already genetically at risk for the disease.
