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Augusta University appoints initial leadership team for new

WEBAugusta University has announced initial leadership appointments for the university’s new School of Public Health. Under the direction of incoming inaugural dean …

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Medical College of Georgia recruits reflect expertise from

WEBImmune cells that can “smell” the metabolites of a high-fat Western diet and may produce inflammation and ultimately heart disease as a result, just what our …

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Healthy Georgia Report from Augusta University shows state’s …

WEBAugusta University’s second annual Healthy Georgia Report has just been released, offering a snapshot of health in the Peach State as compared to neighboring …

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Center for Bioethics and Health Policy works to improve

WEBCultivating a “healthy health culture” by engaging the community is a primary focus as Augusta University’s Center for Bioethics and Health Policy enters a …

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Moretz returns to Augusta to lead patient experience team

WEBA health care advocate whose personal experiences helped shape the Patient- and Family-Centered Care movement at the Medical College of Georgia in the …

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‘We’ll always go the extra mile’: Augusta University supports

WEBDaniel Herrera, a second-year medical student at the Medical College of Georgia, is head clinic coordinator for Clínica Latina, where he manages eight other …

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One-of-a-kind Augusta University report identifies Georgia’s top …

WEBThe annual Healthy Georgia Report has been released by Augusta University’s Institute of Public and Preventive Health and gives a snapshot of how …

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Medical College of Georgia receives $2.2 million commitment to …

WEBThe Medical College of Georgia’s 3+ Scholar 2023 pinning ceremony [Michael Holahan/Augusta University] Peach State Health Plan and the Centene …

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‘Protect yourself and those around you’: MCG experts tout …

WEBAs cold and flu season approaches, Augusta University is taking proactive steps to ensure the health and well-being of its employees, students and the community …

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The New York Times: Loving Hearts – Jagwire

WEBThe New York Times published a special supplement this week for Philips Health Systems called “Loving Hearts: How Innovation Is Reducing Costs and …

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Racial disparities in health care: The toll of COVID-19 on

WEBLongstanding systemic health and social inequities have put many people from racial and ethnic minority groups at an increased risk of getting sick and dying from COVID-19, …

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Racial disparities in health care: Minorities in medicine

WEBIn 2021, applicants to medical schools across this country soared by a record-setting 17.8%, led by historical increases among underrepresented minorities, according to a …

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Georgia Cancer Center researcher studies dangers of living in a …

WEBGeorgia Cancer Center researcher studies dangers of living in a food swamp – Jagwire. Malcolm S. Bevel, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of …

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Racial disparities in health care: A matter of life and death

WEBWithout question, research has proven a person’s race and place of residence have a staggering impact on the quality of medical treatment a patient receives, said Dr. Justin …

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Racial disparities in health care: Maternal, infant mortality

WEBInfant mortality is defined as the number of deaths occurring in the first year of life per 1,000 births, according to the World Health Organization. In 2017, Georgia’s …

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Augusta University named NIH Specialized Center of Research …

WEBJennifer C. Sullivan, PhD, dean of The Graduate School at Augusta University, has dedicated her research to better understand why blood pressure …

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Augusta University professor receives more funding for pregnancy …

WEBIf her prototype is selected, she may receive up to $150,000 and have her app tested on a larger scale. “I am so honored to be selected to receive funding to …

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Augusta University provost explores health disparities across 11

WEBFigure 1 contains the specific health indicators in which rural was either a protective or a risk factor, by country. Across the 11 countries and 10 health indicators, …

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Employee Health and Wellness to open COVID-19 vaccination

WEBCOVID-19 vaccinations will be administered biweekly on Thursday afternoons, with appointments available as supply permits. No walk-ins are available at …

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Augusta University Health leads in the fight against COVID-19

WEBAt Augusta University Health, the battle against COVID-19 continues each day. Whether it is efforts to expand coronavirus screening and testing across the state …

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Model UN prepares for New York City – Jagwire

WEBWhile there’s no guarantee that any of the students participating in GRU’s Model United Nations program will end up being elected president of the United States …

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