Newsroom
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Donation To Help Cancer Patients At Future Lydia Project House
December 18, 2012
While many women battling cancer are surrounded by their friends and family for support, that’s not the case for all.
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Kiosks Speed Up Patient Check In
December 13, 2012
When you’re having an emergency, the last thing you want to do is wait in line. New technology is helping to speed up that process with just a swipe of your driver’s license at the emergency room at Doctors Hospital.
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New Burn Treatment Method Researched by Local Physician, Nationally Published in BURNS Journal
December 03, 2012
As the largest burn center in America, the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital is a forerunner in the latest research and treatment techniques for severely burned patients.
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Burn Cases Expected To Increase During 2012 Thanksgiving Holiday
November 19, 2012
While many Thanksgiving traditions include feasting on a turkey complete with all of the trimmings, for the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital, it includes an increase in the number of burn patients seen in the unit.
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New Lung STAT Clinic Helps Patients Receive Treatment Faster
November 09, 2012
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women, claiming more than one million lives each year.
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Fourth Year in a Row - Doctors Hospital Nationally Recognized Among Best Places to Work in Healthcare
November 02, 2012
For the fourth year in a row, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare Magazine.
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Local Director Named Finalist for 2012 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year
November 02, 2012
The March of Dimes Georgia Chapter has announced the finalists of the annual March of Dimes Nurse of the Year. Doctors Hospital is proud to announce that Annette Repko, RNC, BSN, has been named a finalist.
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Hannah Curlee Is Coming To Augusta!
October 17, 2012
Hannah Curlee From The Biggest Loser Is Coming To Augusta!
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First "Skin-To-Skin" C-Section Performed At Doctors Hospital
September 28, 2012
Recently, these efforts were further realized when the first “skin-to-skin” caesarean section birth, or instant physical contact between the mother’s chest and baby after delivery, took place at the hospital.
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Heart Screenings Help Promote Good Health As World Heart Day Nears
September 27, 2012
Heart disease remains the number one killer among women with one fatality occurring every minute.
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Doctors Hospital Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures’ Recognition from The Joint Commission
September 19, 2012
Doctors Hospital is proud to announce that it was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission.
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Physical Therapists Turn to Wii Golf
September 08, 2012
The video game has become a tool in physical, occupational and neurological rehabilitation.
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Doctors Hospital Patient’s Near Death Experience To Be Featured on Series Premier of new Discovery Fit & Health TV show
September 07, 2012
Nearly one year ago, Doctors Hospital patient, Craig Harrison, was fighting for his life because of one small french fry.
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Cardiac Screening For Young Athletes
August 31, 2012
Learn more about our cardiac screening for young athletes to detect heart abnormalities as they head back on the field this fall.
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You Can Climb Mountains…With Joint Replacement
August 30, 2012
Joint replacement may sound scary, but with the technology and surgical techniques available today, it doesn’t have to be.
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History Made With 1,000 da Vinci® Robotic Assisted Surgery at Doctors Hospital
August 02, 2012
Doctors Hospital has hit a new milestone, becoming the first hospital in the area to perform 1,000 surgeries using the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System.
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New Cardiac Screening May Reduce Sudden Death In Young Athletes
July 31, 2012
It’s estimated that more than 110 heart-related deaths occur in young athletes each year, 80% of these victims experience no abnormal cardiac signs or symptoms.
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2012 Olympic Games Held At Doctors Hospital
July 27, 2012
2012 Olympic Games Held at Doctors Hospital
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Younger Patients Turning to Hip and Knee Replacement
July 19, 2012
Joint replacement surgery isn’t just for the elderly population anymore. Recent trends are showing that more and more patients opting for hip and knee replacement surgeries are younger in age.
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Doctors Hospital Tops The List In Georgia For Quality of Care
July 18, 2012
Doctors Hospital is proud to announce that it has been named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) Core Measures Chairman’s Honor Roll.
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Doctors Hospital Helps To Increase Breastfeeding Rates
June 27, 2012
Doctors Hospital has been selected to participate in Best Fed Beginnings, a first-of-its-kind national effort to significantly improve breastfeeding rates in states where rates are currently the lowest.
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Local Physician Helps Save Lives Of Children In Jamaica
June 19, 2012
Doctors Hospital spine surgeon joins Straight Caribbean Spine Foundation helping children in Jamaica, performing free lifesaving scoliosis surgery.
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FREE Community Health Fair
June 14, 2012
Doctors Hospital is giving back to the community with a FREE health fair including screenings worth hundreds of dollars.
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FREE Prostate Blood Screenings for Men’s Health Month
June 07, 2012
June is Men’s Health Month, created to raise awareness of preventable health problems and early detection of diseases in men, to include prostate cancer.
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Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital Helps Make History In Bolivia
June 07, 2012
The Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital is the largest burn center in America, and most recently it has become a key player in Bolivia’s history; with the design and execution of the nation’s first emergency disaster drill.
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Sleep Center Named Best In The Country
May 31, 2012
Advance Magazine names Doctors Hospital Sleep Center, “Top Sleep Center,” after lengthy judging process.
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Joint Replacement Surgeries, A Growing Trend
May 07, 2012
It’s estimated by the year 2030 more than 40% of Americans will suffer some from some type of joint pain.
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COO Featured On Cover Of National Magazine
May 04, 2012
National health magazine, H2u (Health to You), features Chief Operating Officer at Doctors Hospital, Terence van Arkel, on the Spring 2012 cover to help spread the word nationwide about the importance of staying healthy.
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Inpatient Rehab Facility Receives High Honors
May 02, 2012
Recognized for its outstanding care, Doctors Hospital Inpatient Rehab Facility has been awarded a three-year Certified Acute Rehab Facility (CARF) accreditation for its adult physical rehabilitation program, and a two-year accreditation for specialty stroke rehabilitation by The Joint Commission
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Calling All Blood Donors
April 26, 2012
Doctors Hospital and Shepeard Community Blood Center are teaming up to help save the lives of many patients within the Augusta community. Patients are always in need of blood, especially those at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center.
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“Oh, Baby!” Is Almost Here!
April 24, 2012
Dr. Harvey captured national headlines with his breakthrough solution to the 3,000-year-old mystery of why babies cry in "The Happiest Baby on the Block."
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Ready To Relieve Your Back Pain For Good?
April 20, 2012
Learn more from the specialists at the Human Motion Institute at Doctors Hospital.
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Former NFL Player to Surprise Pediatric Burn Patient
April 18, 2012
Former New Orleans Saints Offensive Lineman, Na’Shan Goddard, will surprise 11 year-old burn victim, Justin Emfinger.
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Help Make History At Doctors Hospital
April 17, 2012
What if you could prevent even one family member from hearing the words, ‘You have cancer?’ The American Cancer Society is seeking cancer fighters in the Augusta area who are interested in helping to spread the word about the importance of participating in Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3), a historic nationwide study to help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer.
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Oh, Baby!
April 11, 2012
Oh, Baby! is the ideal FREE event for any parent, or soon-to-be parent, looking for helpful tips about how to sooth colic, boost infant sleep, reduce tantrums and promote patience.
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A Day In The Life of A Joseph M. Still Center Burn Nurse
April 06, 2012
Ronda Gray spends every day treating patients who are suffering through what is probably the most painful of all reasons to wind up in a hospital.
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Doctors Hospital Brings Golf To Its Patients During Masters Week
March 30, 2012
It’s not just the Augusta National who will be showcasing golf during Masters week, Doctors Hospital will also be using the game to entertain and help patients recover.
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Honoring Those Who Help Save Lives
March 28, 2012
Doctors Hospital will be celebrating the work of its physicians on National Doctors Day
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New Clinic Focuses on High School Athletics
March 20, 2012
For the first time ever, Doctors Hospital’s Sports Medicine Department will be holding a student athletic training clinic.
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More Adults Turn To Sleep Studies To Treat Sleep Apnea
March 06, 2012
Millions of Americans wake up in the middle of the night thinking that they’re readjusting their sleeping position. What many don’t know is that instead, they may be waking for a much more serious reason - to catch their breath.
