Health

Pink October: Woman didn’t let breast cancer diagnosis steal her zest for life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Oct 2023 · 1

Caroline Ashe-Teague has always loved life. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she continued to do the things that brought her joy as much as she could.

Spa day pampers women who’ve had gynecological cancers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Spa day pampers women who’ve had gynecological cancers

Women participated in the CSRA Gynecological Cancer Support Group Spa Day Sept. 27.

Cancer researcher seeks ways to boost T-cell metabolism

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Cancer researcher seeks ways to boost T-cell metabolism

At 25, Mercy Kehinde-Ige is the youngest recipient of this year’s Paceline grants. The graduate student is researching ways to boost T-cell metabolism to help them fight tumors longer.

Conference fulfills mother’s dream; opens door for future

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Conference fulfills mother’s dream; opens door for future

Holding a conference to shine a spotlight on a rare blood disorder foundation was a dream of its founder who died in 2019.

More menopause training needed in OB/Gyn residency programs

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on More menopause training needed in OB/Gyn residency programs

Dr. Jennifer Allen became certified as a menopause practitioner from the North American Menopause Society — one of only four in Augusta and the surrounding area.

Medical College of Georgia trailblazer to receive Hall of Fame award

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Aug 2023 · 1

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

By Maxwell Shaffer · 26 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 23 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on 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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on 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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Paceline grants awarded Aug. 2

On Aug. 2, cancer researcher received grants funded through the annual Paceline bicycle ride.

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Column: Just walk it off

By Special To Augusta Good News · 31 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Column: Just walk it off

Dr. Annie Turner highlights the benefits of walking as exercise in this column.