Newsroom
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HCA & USF Health Working Together to Improve Trauma Care in Florida
November 15, 2010
HCA and USF Health announced today that they are forming a statewide trauma network dedicated to improving access to quality trauma care and services in Florida.
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"CSI Augusta" Video Spotlights Treatments for Urinary Incontinence
October 11, 2010
Doctors Hospital in partnership with Nashville-based MBC & Associates and the Georgia Center for Pelvic Health has produced a video airing on YouTube highlighting treatment options available to women.
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Angioscreen: A Simple Test That Could Save Your Life
October 08, 2010
With no needles and less than 15 minutes of your time, you can find out your risk for heart attack or stroke and get information about your circulation.
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Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A Benefits Fight Against Cance
October 07, 2010
Join in the fun, enjoy a delicious meal, and raise money to fight cancer by participating in a Doctors Hospital Spirit Night to raise money in the fight against cancer at any of the CSRA Chick-fil-A restaurants in Aiken, Augusta and North Augusta on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010.
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Hospital Receives ACoS Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer
October 05, 2010
The Cancer Care Center at Doctors Hospital has received accreditation from the Commission on Cancer by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS). The Cancer program earned an approval award with six commendations.
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Inpatient Rehab Director becomes patient
September 23, 2010
Follow the journey of how the Director of Inpatient Rehab Services at Doctors Hospital became a patient while battling cancer.
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Former Patient's Art Featured in Hospital Art Show
September 17, 2010
The public can view Emmanuel Martinez’s works at an art show On Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby and on the sixth floor Rehab Unit at Doctors Hospital, 3651 Wheeler Road. The show is part of the hospital’s National Rehab Awareness Week activities.
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Doctors Hospital Encourages Women to Get a Mammogram
September 17, 2010
The Women’s Diagnostic Center at Doctors Hospital encourages women over 40 every day to get their mammograms every year, but during national Breast Cancer Awareness Month they’re offering an extra incentive.
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Physical Rehab: What You May Not Know
September 14, 2010
On Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, as part of National Rehab Awareness Week, Doctors Hospital is giving people a behind the scenes look at rehabilitation services during an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Stay Safe When Packing Your Picnic Basket
August 30, 2010
Be sure uninvited guests like food poisoning don’t take a seat at your Labor Day picnic table.
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Hospital Teams up for Cancer Awareness
August 24, 2010
Doctors Hospital, local Chick-fil-A restaurants and Family-Friendly 88.3 WAFJ are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of men and women getting screened for prostate and breast cancers.
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Doctors Hospital Earns Chest Pain Accreditation
August 24, 2010
Doctors Hospital has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
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Doctors Hospital Offers Free PSA Screening
August 24, 2010
Doctors Hospital will offer a critical screening for men at no cost during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
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Back Surgery Clinical Trial
July 23, 2010
Dr. Ildemaro Volcan discusses a clinical trial he and Dr. Allan Goodrich are part of to help patients with back pain.
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Single-incision Gallbladder Surgery Benefits Patients
June 30, 2010
Doctors Hospital is offering a new technique for a common surgery, and for patients it means the possibility of less scaring.
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“Gentlemen Start Your Engines” Puts Men on the Right Track for Keeping Health
May 20, 2010
On Saturday, June 5 at Warren Baptist Church, Gentlemen Start Your Engines, a men’s health expo and car show, will offer on-site free services and information for that necessary healthy tune up.
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Autumn Care Adult Day Center Owner & President Recognized
April 07, 2010
Autumn Care Adult Day Center Owner & President, Pat Madray, was recognized with the Living Well Award.
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Hospital Awarded a Building of America Awards Gold Medal
April 05, 2010
From hundreds of nominated projects, Doctors Hospital Bed Tower Expansion, has been selected as a Building of America Award project Gold Medal Winner.
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Hospital Receives 2009 Healthy Hospital Award
March 25, 2010
Doctors Hospital of Augusta has been awarded the 2009 Healthy Hospital Award from Ascent Healthcare Solutions for saving money and reducing medical waste by more than 5,000 pounds.
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Doctors Hospital Places on Quality Honor Roll
March 16, 2010
Doctors Hospital has been named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) Quality Honor Roll. Doctors Hospital is one of 14 hospitals in Georgia to be placed in the Chairman’s category, the highest on the list.
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ADA Gives Doctors Hospital’s Diabetes Program High Marks
March 15, 2010
The Diabetes Education Program at Doctors Hospital earned its recertification in February. The program, which was the first to receive recognition in Augusta, has been certified by the ADA since 1987.
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Joseph M. Still Burn Center achieves ABA Verification
March 12, 2010
he Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital has achieved verification from the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons for it burn care of adults and children. This achievement recognizes the Burn Center’s dedication to providing a superior continuum of care for patients from the point of injury through the rehabilitation process.
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Boys Scout Celebrate Birthday with Gift to Patient
March 12, 2010
couts from Boy Scout Troop 2, along with their leaders and families, gave the mother of the first baby boy, Ayden Edward Hair, born on Feb. 8 at Doctors Hospital, a wonderful assortment of gifts to celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Boy Scouts of America.
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CFO & Will VP Smooch Cow
February 24, 2010
A pair of executives at Doctors Hospital have won the honor of kissing - a cow.
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Free Weight-loss Surgery Seminar
February 24, 2010
People deciding if weight-loss surgery is right for them now have the option of attending a free class to learn more about laparoscopic adjustable gastric lap banding surgery.
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Ways to Sneak Exercise Into Your Daily Life
February 15, 2010
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends a combination of aerobic exercise (the type that makes you breathe harder, like walking or jogging) for cardiovascular conditioning; strength training (like lifting weights or calisthenics) for muscle toning, and stretching to improve your range of motion.
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Fires Are Only One Source of Burns
February 08, 2010
According to the American Burn Association, close to half of all burn injuries treated in hospital emergency departments and one-third of admissions to burn centers are scald injuries.
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Doctors Hospital Wants to See You in RED
February 03, 2010
February 5th is National Wear Red Day, the American Heart Association’s national movement to make women more aware of their risk for heart disease. Doctors Hospital staff are being encouraged to wear red, and those who wish to pair their red with jeans will pay $5, with the money going to the American Heart Association.
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Doctors Hospital Earns Stroke Silver Award from American Heart Association
January 22, 2010
Doctors Hospital’s Center for Stroke Care has been recognized again for its work in turning treatment guidelines into lifelines for patients.
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Doctor offers Free Seminar on Urinary Incontinence
January 15, 2010
Dr. Francis will present a free seminar “Learn about the ‘Leak’ and How to Fix It!” at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2010.
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New Wound & Burn Clinic Opens
January 08, 2010
The new Joseph M. Still Advanced Wound and Burn Clinic on the campus of Doctors Hospital will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2010.
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Doctors Hospital Connecting Smartphone Users to ER Wait Times
January 05, 2010
Doctors Hospital is using smartphone technology to give Augusta patients immediate access to its ER Wait Times on iTriage®
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Ribbon Cutting for New Wound & Burn Clinic
January 04, 2010
Joseph M. Still Burn Centers, Inc. and Doctors Hospital are hosting at 3 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2010 a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Joseph M. Still Advanced Wound and Burn Clinic.
