Stories by Tom Corwin

Monday, May 21, 2012

Rabid fox bit Aiken woman

An Aiken woman was bitten by a fox that later tested positive for rabies and other residents are being warned to avoid wild animals and to vaccinate pets.
By Tom Corwin

Azziz wary of petition to include 'Augusta' in university name

If some Augusta Commission members have their way, the name of the consolidated Augusta State and Georgia Health Sciences universities will be labeled "Augusta."
By Tom Corwin

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Boy's body rejects most foods

After months of constant and daily vomiting no matter what he was fed, John Hemme was finally diagnosed seven months ago with a rare disorder.
By Tom Corwin

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Applications to ASU increase

Augusta State University will cease to exist in eight months as it consolidates with Georgia Health Sciences University, but more students are applying for enrollment this fall at ASU, officials said.
By Tom Corwin

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Potential merger names could be revealed in July

Three potential names for the consolidated university that will replace ASU and GHSU might be revealed in mid-July, officials said Wednesday.
By Tom Corwin

ASU, GHSU leaders expect growth

As Augusta State and Georgia Health Sciences universities consolidate, some are thinking about future doctors of a different kind.
By Tom Corwin

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

GHSU launches public health institute

Even as Georgia Health Sciences University launched a new public health institute Tuesday, national and local leaders called for action to address a host of ills besetting Augusta, the state and ...
By Tom Corwin

Monday, May 14, 2012

Tiny particles could provide big clue to taming inflammation

Extremely small particles could provide a big clue to taming unwanted immune responses, such as in rheumatoid arthritis or organ transplants, researchers from Georgia Health Sciences University found.
By Tom Corwin

Friday, May 11, 2012

Graduate, Iraq veteran earns award

As a soldier in Iraq, Dr. Catherine Mary "Katie" Cook encountered death and oversaw the respectful handling of the remains of the fallen. It stuck with her, and she was recognized for it Friday.
By Tom Corwin

Speaker touts careers in Navy

Admiral Matthew L. Nathan, the Navy surgeon general and a 1981 graduate of MCG, spoke at the hooding ceremony that precedes graduation.
By Tom Corwin

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Woman fights for life at hospital

While his daughter fights a rare and devastating bacterial infection at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital, Andy Copeland has faith it will mean an incredible outcome.
By Tom Corwin

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

MCG vice dean plans to retire

As vice dean of academic affairs at MCG, Dr. Ruth-Marie Fincher has made students and junior colleagues the focus of her 30-year career in academic medicine.
By Tom Corwin

Monday, May 7, 2012

Obese could raise medical costs

Even a modest increase in obesity rates could cost the U.S. about $550 billion over the next 18 years, researchers said in a study published Monday.
By Tom Corwin

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Georgia tries to keep medical students

Kate Embry is starting her residency in Augusta, and the state of Georgia is trying to make sure there are plenty of opportunities for her and others as a way of addressing its doctor shortage.
By Tom Corwin

Friday, May 4, 2012

MCG dean cites statewide, local impact

Dr. Peter Buckley, the dean of Medical College of Georgia, gave his second State of the College address Friday, highlighting the school's "hub and spoke" model with regional campuses.
By Tom Corwin

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

No conflict in University land purchase

There is no "impermissible conflict of interest" in University Hospital purchasing land for a replacement hospital for McDuffie Regional Medical Center from a company partly owned by a board ...
By Tom Corwin

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Hospital workers respond to blood center's call

Doctors Hospital held a blood drive for Shepeard Community Blood Center.
By Tom Corwin

Area clinics receive grant money

Two clinics that serve the needy in the Augusta area are getting nearly $10 million to renovate or construct new buildings.
By Tom Corwin

University to acquire McDuffie Regional

The Georgia Attorney General's office has signed off on the transfer of McDuffie Regional Medical Center to University Hospital, University announced Tuesday.
By Tom Corwin

Attorney General signs off on McDuffie Hospital

The Georgia Attorney General's office has signed off on the transfer of McDuffie Regional Medical Center to University Hospital, University announced this afternoon.
By Tom Corwin
Top headlines

Third flesh-eating bacteria case reported

A Cartersville man is facing his sixth surgery today after contracting the same flesh-decaying bacterial infection as Aimee Copeland.
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