GHSU announces new Institute of Public and Preventive Health

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Sharron Walls

AUGUSTA, Ga. – The United States spends more on health care than any other nation, yet its citizens have lower overall health and life expectancy than that of many developed nations. In Georgia, 30 counties have lower life expectancy than Third World countries such as El Salvador, Thailand and the Gaza Strip. In addition, chronic conditions account for more than 75 percent of U.S. health care expenditures. Continue reading →

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Delivery system for gene therapy may help treat arthritis

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Toni Baker

A DNA-covered submicroscopic bead used to deliver genes or drugs directly into cells to treat disease appears to have therapeutic value just by showing up, researchers report. Continue reading →

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Lady Antebellum ticket sales will support Children’s Medical Center

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Denise Parrish

Augusta, Ga. – When Lady Antebellum returns to Augusta this month, a portion of the country music trio’s May 23 show will benefit the Georgia Health Sciences Children’s Medical Center. Continue reading →

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Medical student receives Beard Award

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Jennifer Scott
Katie Cook

Katie Cook, a 2012 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, earned GHSU’s 2012 John F. Beard Award for Compassionate Care. She received the award and earned a medical degree during commencement May 11. Continue reading →

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Nobel Laureate Murad encourages graduates to leave big footprint

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Christine Deriso
Nobel Prize Laureate Ferid Murad

Challenging the emerging generation of health care professionals to “leave a big footprint,” Nobel Prize Laureate Ferid Murad counseled hard work, persistence and patience as guest speaker at Georgia Health Sciences University’s 2012 commencement ceremony May 11. “You can be … Continue reading →

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Nobel Laureate Smithies imparts homespun wisdom as Mahesh Lecturer

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Christine Deriso

Nobel Laureate Oliver Smithies’ pioneering role in genetically altering laboratory mice has dramatically changed the landscape of biomedical research. But esoteric expertise wasn’t what he wanted to convey during a May 10 visit to campus. As the Department of Physiology’s … Continue reading →

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Regents approve mission for consolidated university

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Christen Carter

AUGUSTA, Ga. – A new mission will be adopted by the new university which is being created through the consolidation of Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University, after receiving approval from the University System of Georgia Board of … Continue reading →

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ACR accredits all radiography modalities at medical center

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Denise Parrish

Augusta, Ga. – Georgia Health Sciences Health System is the first health care facility in the Augusta-Aiken area to receive American College of Radiology accreditation in all advanced imaging modalities. Continue reading →

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GHSU to host Civil War exhibit honoring African Americans

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Christen Carter

AUGUSTA, Ga. – The traveling exhibit “Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries: African Americans in Civil War Medicine,” developed by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, will be on display at the Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. Library … Continue reading →

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Augusta Ballet presents a Surreal Gala at the College of Dental Medicine

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Staff

Augusta Ballet will host a Surreal Gala May 12 at Georgia Health Sciences University College of Dental Medicine beginning 7 p.m. In the spirit of partnership Augusta Ballet will be the first community organization to host an event in the … Continue reading →

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