Health

Paceline funds awarded to seven cancer research projects on June 6

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on 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.

June is men’s health month – here are four screenings to prioritize

By Special To Augusta Good News · 04 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on June is men’s health month – here are four screenings to prioritize

June is men’s health month.

AU receives $4.4 million grant to study cardiovascular and kidney disease risks in women

By Special To Augusta Good News · 27 May 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 May 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 18 May 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 22 Apr 2025 · 1

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.

MCG researchers receive $275,000 grant to study HIV and retinopathy

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on MCG researchers receive $275,000 grant to study HIV and retinopathy

Manuela Bartoli and Eric Belin de Chantemèle, researchers at the Medical College of Georgia were
recently awarded a two-year $275,000 grant from the National Eye Institute.

Free head and neck cancer screenings scheduled for April 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Apr 2025 · 2

Free screenings for head an neck cancer will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25.

Inflatable colon highlights colorectal cancer awareness month

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Inflatable colon highlights colorectal cancer awareness month

Inflatable colon highlights colon cancer prevention.

News You Can Use: March is national colorectal cancer awareness month

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on News You Can Use: March is national colorectal cancer awareness month

Learn more about colorectal cancer.

Paceline to expand PaceDay format to include walk, run, ride options

By Staff Report · 16 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Paceline to expand PaceDay format to include walk, run, ride options

Paceline officials plan to expand their fundraising efforts in 2025 by adding more to the annual PaceDay event.

Heart Ball raises more than $200,000

By Staff Report · 15 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Heart Ball raises more than $200,000

The annual CSRA Heart Ball on Feb. 8 brought in more than $200,000 to support the work of the American Heart Association.

Nursing sorority holds heart health program

By Staff Report · 13 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Nursing sorority holds heart health program

More than 200 people attended the Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Professional Nursing Sorority, Inc.’s 14th Annual Heart Truth Program on Feb. 1

Coale Peace named 2025 National Champion for the Children’s Miracle Network

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Coale Peace named 2025 National Champion for the Children’s Miracle Network

Coale Peace has been chosen to be a 2025 National Champion by the Children’s Miracle Network.