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.
Paceline funds awarded to seven cancer research projects on June 6
Although Hurricane Helene led to the cancellation of the annual Paceline bike ride, more than $250,000 was raised resulting in seven cancer research grants.
AU receives $4.4 million grant to study cardiovascular and kidney disease risks in women
The American Heart Association has awarded an Augusta University research team, led by Jennifer C. Sullivan, a $4.4 million grant to study the risk factors for cardiovascular and kidney diseases and how they impact women.
Christ Community Health CEO finds purpose and passion in new role
Will J. Jackson III took over as the CEO of Christ Community Health in April.
May is stroke awareness month: Know the signs
Most strokes are preventable. Know your risks and the signs.
Dental College of Georgia researchers discover mutated protein, breast cancer link
Researchers from Augusta University’s Dental College of Georgia have discovered a critical change in a protein that can turn ordinary breast cancer cells into highly aggressive, stem cell-like threats. This finding could lead to new, more effective treatments for stubborn forms of the disease.