Health

Pink October column: Warrior, survivor – or both?

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 15 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Pink October column: Warrior, survivor – or both?

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor, a breast cancer survivor, writes about her journey with the disease as part of a series on breast cancer.

Ride to raise money for cancer research set for Oct. 15

By Staff Report · 13 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Ride to raise money for cancer research set for Oct. 15

PaceDay is Oct. 15 with opening ceremonies Oct. 14.

Piedmont Augusta performs first procedure to lower stroke risk patients with carotid artery disease

By Staff Report · 12 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Piedmont Augusta performs first procedure to lower stroke risk patients with carotid artery disease

Physicians at Piedmont Augusta recently performed the hospital’s first TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR), which lowers the risk of stroke in patients with carotid artery disease,

Pink-out volleyball game Oct. 6 highlights new ‘Here to win’ campaign

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Pink-out volleyball game Oct. 6 highlights new ‘Here to win’ campaign

A new campaign links the Georgia Cancer Center and Augusta University’s athletic programs.

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.