Health

Kisner Foundation makes $1.2 million donation

By Special To Augusta Good News · 07 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Kisner Foundation makes $1.2 million donation

The Kevin and Brittany Kisner Foundation made a $1.2 million donation toward its $5.3 million pledge.

Children’s Hospital of Georgia receives grant from Jordan Spieth Family Foundation

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Children’s Hospital of Georgia receives grant from Jordan Spieth Family Foundation

A grant from the Jordan Spieth Foundation will help fund a full-time social worker and travel expenses for pediatric cancer patients and their families at Georgia’s second largest children’s hospital.

Augusta woman’s legacy to find cure for rare bleeding disorder lives on

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta woman’s legacy to find cure for rare bleeding disorder lives on

Helen Proctor Smith started a foundation to find a cure for a rare bleeding disorder. Now the next generation continues her mission.

MCG Center for Healthy Aging, Hess honored with Golden Helix Awards

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on MCG Center for Healthy Aging, Hess honored with Golden Helix Awards

The dean of the Medical College of Georgia and the Center for Healthy Aging received The Center for Global Health Innovation’s Office of Life Sciences and Digital Health 25th annual Golden Helix Awards March 29 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.

VA dietitian receives state award

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 22 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on VA dietitian receives state award

Valerie Lively’s commitment to helping veterans eat healthier earned her a top award.

New lifesaving equipment available to Columbia County paramedics        

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on New lifesaving equipment available to Columbia County paramedics        

Columbia County Fire Rescue has new lifesaving equipment on its vehicles.

AirCare hangar dedicated Thursday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on AirCare hangar dedicated Thursday

AirCare One has a new home at Augusta Regional Airport as officials dedicated a new hangar Feb. 23.

Medical college research on stress-induced depression shows promise for new treatments

By Special To Augusta Good News · 25 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Medical college research on stress-induced depression shows promise for new treatments

Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are studying how stress leads to depression and are hopeful their findings may lead to better treatment options.

Medical college study focuses on optical genome mapping to help blood cancer patients

By Special To Augusta Good News · 20 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Medical college study focuses on optical genome mapping to help blood cancer patients

Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are studying how optical genome mapping can be used to help patients with blood cancers.

Million dollar grant to be used to research questions related to rejection in organ donations

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Million dollar grant to be used to research questions related to rejection in organ donations

Medical College of Georgia scientists are researching the complexities of organ donation and the body’s rejection response.

One woman’s journey resulted in more than weight loss

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on One woman’s journey resulted in more than weight loss

Tonya Eller just wanted to have more energy and feel better. Not only did she lose 80 pounds, but she gained more than she could’ve imagined.

Have a plan, get support to achieve New Year’s resolutions, experts say

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Have a plan, get support to achieve New Year’s resolutions, experts say

Most people quit their New Year’s Resolutions the second Friday in January; however, goals can be reached with some planning and a little help from friends.

Research finds blood pressure drug holds promise for treating those with PTSD

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Research finds blood pressure drug holds promise for treating those with PTSD

Medical College of Georgia scientists have new evidence that a blood pressure drug can help with the treatment of PTSD.

Alzheimer’s day program to expand its services

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Alzheimer’s day program to expand its services

Via Cognitive Health, formerly known as the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer’s Care, will be moving into a new space in 2024.