Articles from the Health section archive

Friday, May 3, 2013

Doctor praised at annual address

Dr. Anand Jillella, the chief of hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant at GRU, was honored with the Medical College of Georgia faculty Professionalism Award during Dean Peter F. Buckley's ...
By Tom Corwin

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Augustans help guide federal research

Of the 84 people serving on advisory panels for a new institute designed to make sure federal research is addressing issues important to patients, two are from Augusta.
By Tom Corwin

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Graniteville event to focus on aftermath of train wreck

The effects in the aftermath of the wreck have been studied for the last couple of years by researchers, and their findings will be presented Saturday at a community forum in Graniteville.
By Tom Corwin

Ga. colonoscopy patients face infection risk

ATLANTA -- An Atlanta surgery center is warning 456 patients that their colonoscopies might have put them at risk of HIV.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Mill campuses are 'city effort,' Azziz says

While he calls the early plans to convert former Augusta mills into campuses for Georgia Regents University a potential "game-changer," President Ricardo Azziz said it is still a "city effort" ...
By Tom Corwin

New programs, scholarships key growth at GRU

In his annual State of the University address, Georgia Regents University President Ricardo Azziz outlined ambitious plans to grow programs, sports and especially student enrollment and research ...
By Tom Corwin

Monday, April 29, 2013

New GRU Center strengthens pharmacy tie with UGA

An old antibiotic could prove to be a new treatment for a devastating type of stroke that has no good remedies, said researchers at Georgia Regents University and the University of Georgia College ...
By Tom Corwin

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Programs help woman get first home

Pensola Parsons was literally on the edge of throwing her life away Oct. 17, 2001, her daughter's birthday, deep in the throes of drug and alcohol abuse before she had an epiphany.
By Tom Corwin

Saturday, April 27, 2013

MCG Foundation gets $66 million

After giving $10 million last year to help fund a building that bears his name, the late Dr. J. Harold Harrison and his family topped that by giving $66 million, believed to be the largest gift ...
By Tom Corwin

Friday, April 26, 2013

CEO sees more clinics banding together

As health care has been changing, the Cleveland Clinic, with salaried physicians and physician leadership, is often upheld as a model for future hospital design and was cited by both President ...
By Tom Corwin

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Finances improve for GRU health system

The health system of Geor­gia Regents University had a healthier financial quarter but faces many challenges ahead, including increasing numbers of patients who must be watched for little or ...
By Tom Corwin

University Hospital seeks savings from IT deal

Facing a $17 million reduction in Medicare payments alone this year, University Hospital is seeking an alliance with a North Carolina health company to get a better deal on supplies and services.
By Tom Corwin

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Irish musicians play for ill children

An Irish music trio played for patients at the Children's Hospital of Georgia on Wednesday.
By Meg Mirshak

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

More than 1,000 in first GRU graduation

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal will speak at the first graduation for Georgia Regents University where more than 1,000 students will be receiving a diploma at 2 p.m. May 10 at James Brown Arena.
By Tom Corwin

Prescription drug disposal event set for Saturday

Operation Pill Drop is offering a safe way to dispose of unneeded, unused or expired prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Kohl's parking lot at Mullins Crossing in Evans.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Housing unit part of Augusta revival

Independent Living Horizons Fifteen will have 12 units for those with disabilities who need accessible bathrooms and kitchens.
By Tom Corwin

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Key outreach program faces hurdles in Georgia

Georgia and at least 20 other states are attempting to restrict a key outreach program for the Affordable Care Act about five months before enrollment will begin for millions of uninsured or ...
By Tom Corwin

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Paleo lifestyle gains popularity

Augusta military, athletes and cross-fit trainers are returning to the habits of their Paleolithic ancestors to become more lean and strong. It's a diet based exclusively on the foods available ...
By Wesley Brown

Friday, April 19, 2013

Doors open to new Alzheimer's facility

University Health Care Systems opened The Windsor House on Friday. Part of Brandon Wilde, the facility will provide a home for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia.
By Barry L. Paschal

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Green glow aids kidney surgery

An innovative surgical technique uses dye and florescent light during kidney sugery to help better define cancerous tumors.
By Tom Corwin
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