Medical College of Georgia trailblazer to receive Hall of Fame award
In 1970, Dr. Joseph Hobbs was one of just seven African American students accepted to the Medical College of Georgia, where he graduated in 1974. He spent 45 years at MCG and Augusta University before retiring in 2020. He will be honored Sept. 8.
Children’s hospital dogs celebrate birthdays with a doughnut-themed party
Nugget and Casey are golden retriever therapy dogs at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.
Ovarian cancer: Common symptom led to serious diagnosis
A common symptom led to a cancer diagnosis for Janice Daniels in 2015. September is ovarian cancer awareness month.
Hydroponic garden to offer healthier food options
A hydroponic garden will provide between 400 and 900 pounds of healthy produce each year.
Health Fair set for Aug. 30 at SRP Park
The SRP Park Health Fair will be held during the Aug. 30 Augusta GreenJackets game against the Salem Red Sox.
Paramedic program receives national accreditation
Aiken Technical College’s Emergency Medical Services Paramedic program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Teen returns to active life after osteosarcoma surgery
Forearm pain led to a cancer diagnosis, but an Aquinas High School student is back on track after chemotherapy and surgery to remove his ulna and replace with a cadaver bone.
Paceline grants awarded Aug. 2
On Aug. 2, cancer researcher received grants funded through the annual Paceline bicycle ride.
Column: Just walk it off
Dr. Annie Turner highlights the benefits of walking as exercise in this column.
Veteran sought help for PTSD on a dare
Veleka Douglas sought help for post-traumatic stress disorder after another veteran dared her. Now, she’s glad she did and hopes other veterans will advocate for their own mental well-being.
Augusta University physician develops painless, noninvasive therapy for diabetic gastroparesis
An Augusta University physician uses magnetic stimulation to help alleviate diabetic gastroparesis.
AU researchers use grant for sickle cell studies
Two researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are co-principal investigators on a new three-year, $2.3 million grant studying a drug for a new use in combating sickle cell anemia.
Researcher receives grant for efforts in stopping blindness in premature infants
A Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University researcher received a grant for his work in stopping blindness in premature infants.
MCG researchers find ways to stop vision loss in preemies
Medical College of Georgia scientists have found a new target and drug to stop a spiraling cycle that leads to vision loss in premature newborns.
