Children’s hospital dedicates new lobby to pioneering pediatric surgeon
Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia dedicated new lobby to pioneering pediatric surgeon Dr. Charles Howell.
VA Augusta ranks first in the nation for engagement of veterans with PTSD
The VA Augusta ranks first among the nation’s VA health care facilities for engagement of veterans with PTSD with evidence-based treatments.
Piedmont Augusta physician named one of America’s best vascular surgeons
Newsweek recently named Dr. Houman Tamaddon, Piedmont Augusta vascular surgeon and Medical Director of Vascular Surgery, as one of America’s Top 10 Vascular Surgeons for 2025. Tamaddon, a board-certified specialist known for his leadership in advanced vascular care, is at the forefront of treating complex aortic conditions and performing minimally invasive endovascular procedures, with a […]
AU Allied Health Sciences faculty secures grant for infant development ‘baby lab’
Afua Agyapong, associate professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology in Augusta University’s College of Allied Health Sciences, conceived the idea of a baby lab, which was designed to give students early childhood observation opportunities that are often difficult to access.
Aced It! Two-year-old rings bell to signal end of radiation treatments
Two year old Ace Battle finished his radiation treatments for cancer Friday. He was the first pediatric patient to complete his radiation through the Georgia Cancer Center’s pediatric anesthesia project.
First thumbprint placed in new cancer center mural
A Georgia Cancer Center patient and registered nurse was the first person to place thumbprint in a new mural following radiation therapy.
Concert to highlight gynecological cancer group
Kitty Reagan was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2022. On Sept. 5, she’ll be singing with the Les Reagan Singers in “Songs from the Soul,” which will support a gynecological cancer group.
Dental College professors receive $2 million grant for gum disease research
Dr. Ana Carolina Morandini and Dr. Erivan Ramos Jr. have collaborated for almost 20 years, having met while pursuing their master’s degrees, falling in love, getting married and starting a family
Facility dogs celebrate birthdays and welcome new team member
Patients and employees at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia celebrated the birthdays of the hospital’s most popular employees with a puppy birthday party Thursday.
Grant will place mental health professionals in Augusta’s areas of need
A new collaboration between Augusta University’s College of Education and Human Development and School of Public Health has resulted in a $2.4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase behavioral health services for high-need, high-demand areas serving children, adolescents and transitional-aged youth living in Augusta.
News You Can Use: Back to school health and safety tips
Piedmont Augusta offers health and safety tips for getting ready to go back to school.
Camp Discovery offers activities, education, camaraderie to female cancer survivors
Camp Discovery provides bonding experiences for female cancer survivors.
MCG researcher secures $8.5 million grant for cardiovascular research
Dr. Brian H. Annex, professor and chair of the Department of Medicine at MCG, will lead a U.S. research team to study peripheral artery disease.
Music, Mimosas and Menopause scheduled for July 26
Dr. Donna Adams-Pickett, an ob/gyn and founder of Augusta Women’s Health Center, will lead a July 26 event focusing on menopause.
