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    AU Health seeks local vendors, subcontractors for new Columbia County hospital

    AU Health seeks local vendors, subcontractors for new Columbia County hospital

    Doctors: Wash hands often to prevent flu

    Doctors: Wash hands often to prevent flu

    Doctors Hospital doctors spoke out about the difference hand washing can make, especially during flu season.

    DHEC warns of hepatitis A exposure at 2nd Aiken restaurant

    DHEC warns of hepatitis A exposure at 2nd Aiken restaurant

    DHEC is warning customers that a City Billiards employee has tested positive for hepatitis A. The agency says customers who ate at the restaurant between Jan. 22 and Feb. 5, 2019 may have been exposed to the virus.

    DHEC: Don’t be afraid to eat in Downtown Aiken

    DHEC: Don’t be afraid to eat in Downtown Aiken

    DHEC is emphasizing that people shouldn't be afraid to eat at local restaurants because of the recent hepatitis A outbreak.

    Scientists discover how to make immune cells better at killing cancer

    Scientists discover how to make immune cells better at killing cancer

    Scientists have discovered by fixing a defect in 'killer T cells,' they could actual help the fight against cancer.

    TV drug ads will soon include prices

    TV drug ads will soon include prices

    When you watch television, it’s not long before an ad for a prescription drug plays on the screen.

    Local surgeon is lobbying for state employee health benefits

    Local surgeon is lobbying for state employee health benefits

    Georgia is one of seven states that doesn't have bariatric surgery as a health benefit for state employees, but one bariatric surgeon right here at Augusta University is lobbying to change that.

    Georgia Cancer Center announces new director

    Georgia Cancer Center announces new director

    Dr. Jorge Cortes joins the Georgia Cancer Center and Medical College of Georgia September 1, 2019

    Heart healthy for Black History Month

    Heart healthy for Black History Month

    More than 300,000 people have cardiac arrests each year, and about 90-percent of those people end up dying from it.

    GRAPHIC: FDA warns against using ‘vampire plasma’ to reverse aging

    GRAPHIC: FDA warns against using ‘vampire plasma’ to reverse aging

    The movement to look and feel younger continues to be big business – but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cracking down.

    Have bad breath? You could be making it worse. Here’s how.

    Have bad breath? You could be making it worse. Here’s how.

    According to the Academy of General Dentistry, up to 80 million people suffer from halitosis, or chronic bad breath.

    Worst week so far for people in CSRA who suffer from allergies

    Worst week so far for people in CSRA who suffer from allergies

    Be sure to watch us...FOX 54's weather team brings the pollen levels ever day.

    Augusta one of two cities in Georgia to offer life saving procedure

    Augusta one of two cities in Georgia to offer life saving procedure

    The procedure is called a mechanical thrombectomy and is only offered in around 150 hospitals nationwide.

    Georgia governor proposes funding to bring more mental health professionals into schools

    Georgia governor proposes funding to bring more mental health professionals into schools

    In his campaign, Governor Kemp made mental health and school safety priorities in his platform. On Monday, he announced more funding for a plan to bring mental health professionals to your child’s school.

    Health 

    AU Health seeks local vendors, subcontractors for new Columbia County hospital
    AU Health seeks local vendors, subcontractors for new Columbia County hospital
    Health News Now: Fighting weight loss with surgery
    Health News Now: Fighting weight loss with surgery
    Drive-thru COVID-19 testing now available in Columbia County
    Drive-thru COVID-19 testing now available in Columbia County
    Doctors Hospital talks about nurse shortage in Georgia
    Doctors Hospital talks about nurse shortage in Georgia

    The World Health Organization launched a campaign this year to bring awareness to the contributions that nurses make to healthcare. This comes as there are nursing shortages at hospitals across the country.

    Doctors Hospital holds trauma drill for high school students
    Doctors Hospital holds trauma drill for high school students

    AUGUSTA, G.A. (WFXG) - Texting and driving can cost you your life and it's a lesson Richmond County students learned first hand today.

    Alcohol Enforcement Team cites 10 local bars for selling alcohol to a 17-year-old
    Alcohol Enforcement Team cites 10 local bars for selling alcohol to a 17-year-old

    The AET's coordinator says 20 total tickets were written at those 10 non-compliant bars. One ticket was written to the person who sold the alcohol and the second is written against the establishment's license.

    Doctors: Wash hands often to prevent flu
    Doctors: Wash hands often to prevent flu

    Doctors Hospital doctors spoke out about the difference hand washing can make, especially during flu season.

    DHEC warns of hepatitis A exposure at 2nd Aiken restaurant
    DHEC warns of hepatitis A exposure at 2nd Aiken restaurant

    DHEC is warning customers that a City Billiards employee has tested positive for hepatitis A. The agency says customers who ate at the restaurant between Jan. 22 and Feb. 5, 2019 may have been exposed to the virus.

    DHEC: Don’t be afraid to eat in Downtown Aiken
    DHEC: Don’t be afraid to eat in Downtown Aiken

    DHEC is emphasizing that people shouldn't be afraid to eat at local restaurants because of the recent hepatitis A outbreak.

    Scientists discover how to make immune cells better at killing cancer
    Scientists discover how to make immune cells better at killing cancer

    Scientists have discovered by fixing a defect in 'killer T cells,' they could actual help the fight against cancer.

    TV drug ads will soon include prices
    TV drug ads will soon include prices

    When you watch television, it’s not long before an ad for a prescription drug plays on the screen.

    Local surgeon is lobbying for state employee health benefits
    Local surgeon is lobbying for state employee health benefits

    Georgia is one of seven states that doesn't have bariatric surgery as a health benefit for state employees, but one bariatric surgeon right here at Augusta University is lobbying to change that.

    Georgia Cancer Center announces new director
    Georgia Cancer Center announces new director

    Dr. Jorge Cortes joins the Georgia Cancer Center and Medical College of Georgia September 1, 2019

    Health

    GRAPHIC: FDA warns against using ‘vampire plasma’ to reverse aging

    GRAPHIC: FDA warns against using ‘vampire plasma’ to reverse aging

    Have bad breath? You could be making it worse. Here’s how.

    Have bad breath? You could be making it worse. Here’s how.

    Worst week so far for people in CSRA who suffer from allergies

    Worst week so far for people in CSRA who suffer from allergies

    Augusta one of two cities in Georgia to offer life saving procedure

    Augusta one of two cities in Georgia to offer life saving procedure

    Georgia governor proposes funding to bring more mental health professionals into schools

    Georgia governor proposes funding to bring more mental health professionals into schools

    Chili cookoff raises awareness for organ donation

    Chili cookoff raises awareness for organ donation

    Doctors Hospital to Mark Burn Center Expansion with Groundbreaking

    Doctors Hospital to Mark Burn Center Expansion with Groundbreaking

    School officials welcome GA Governor’s plan to prioritize mental health

    School officials welcome GA Governor’s plan to prioritize mental health

    State of Air Report: Georgia air quality improves

    State of Air Report: Georgia air quality improves

    Spring allergy season arriving earlier

    Spring allergy season arriving earlier

    South Carolina bill looks to ban local tobacco regulations

    South Carolina bill looks to ban local tobacco regulations

    Georgia Cancer Center updates ribbons for May

    Georgia Cancer Center updates ribbons for May

    Medical College of Georgia is Igniting the Dream of Medicine for hundreds

    Medical College of Georgia is Igniting the Dream of Medicine for hundreds

    Spain is the world’s healthiest country – the U.S. did not make the top 20

    Spain is the world’s healthiest country – the U.S. did not make the top 20

    Local doctors teach first responders resilience training

    Local doctors teach first responders resilience training

    Breast cancer patients, survivors and their supporters swarm the streets at Augusta’s 3rd annual Sista Strut

    Breast cancer patients, survivors and their supporters swarm the streets at Augusta’s 3rd annual Sista Strut

    Statewide Hepatitis A outbreak declared in South Carolina

    Statewide Hepatitis A outbreak declared in South Carolina

    Red Cross facing blood shortage; in need of donors

    Red Cross facing blood shortage; in need of donors

    Doctor’s Hospital hosts first Trauma Survivors Day

    Doctor’s Hospital hosts first Trauma Survivors Day

    Possible Hepatitis A exposure at North Augusta restaurant

    Possible Hepatitis A exposure at North Augusta restaurant

    Heart healthy for Black History Month
    Heart healthy for Black History Month

    More than 300,000 people have cardiac arrests each year, and about 90-percent of those people end up dying from it.

    GRAPHIC: FDA warns against using ‘vampire plasma’ to reverse aging
    GRAPHIC: FDA warns against using ‘vampire plasma’ to reverse aging

    The movement to look and feel younger continues to be big business – but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cracking down.

    Have bad breath? You could be making it worse. Here’s how.
    Have bad breath? You could be making it worse. Here’s how.

    According to the Academy of General Dentistry, up to 80 million people suffer from halitosis, or chronic bad breath.

    Worst week so far for people in CSRA who suffer from allergies
    Worst week so far for people in CSRA who suffer from allergies

    Be sure to watch us...FOX 54's weather team brings the pollen levels ever day.

    Augusta one of two cities in Georgia to offer life saving procedure
    Augusta one of two cities in Georgia to offer life saving procedure

    The procedure is called a mechanical thrombectomy and is only offered in around 150 hospitals nationwide.

    Georgia governor proposes funding to bring more mental health professionals into schools
    Georgia governor proposes funding to bring more mental health professionals into schools

    In his campaign, Governor Kemp made mental health and school safety priorities in his platform. On Monday, he announced more funding for a plan to bring mental health professionals to your child’s school.

    Chili cookoff raises awareness for organ donation
    Chili cookoff raises awareness for organ donation

    The savory smell of chili drifted through the hallways of Children’s Hospital of Georgia, all for Donate Life Month and Pediatric Transplant Week.

    Doctors Hospital to Mark Burn Center Expansion with Groundbreaking
    Doctors Hospital to Mark Burn Center Expansion with Groundbreaking

    The project, which is expected to be completed in Summer 2020, includes 4 major components and is the largest investment in the Doctors Hospital campus since the hospital was built.

    School officials welcome GA Governor’s plan to prioritize mental health
    School officials welcome GA Governor’s plan to prioritize mental health

    Georgia’s governor wants to see mental health professionals in public schools to help students and possibly save lives.

    State of Air Report: Georgia air quality improves
    State of Air Report: Georgia air quality improves

    The American Lung Association released their 2019 “State of the Air” report, showing Georgia has improved the ranking in air quality.

    Spring allergy season arriving earlier
    Spring allergy season arriving earlier

    An analysis by the group Climate Central shows that spring is arriving about 3 days earlier than it did in the 1960’s and 1970’s.

    South Carolina bill looks to ban local tobacco regulations
    South Carolina bill looks to ban local tobacco regulations

    The House voted 69-37 to pass a proposal that prevents local bans on ingredients, flavors, or the licensing of tobacco products.

    Georgia Cancer Center updates ribbons for May
    Georgia Cancer Center updates ribbons for May

    The new ribbons represent Skin, Brain and Bladder Cancer Awareness month.

    Medical College of Georgia is Igniting the Dream of Medicine for hundreds
    Medical College of Georgia is Igniting the Dream of Medicine for hundreds

    The 8th Annual Igniting the Dream of Medicine brought hundreds of high school and college students to the Medical College of Georgia Saturday.

    Spain is the world’s healthiest country – the U.S. did not make the top 20
    Spain is the world’s healthiest country – the U.S. did not make the top 20

    The U.S. dropped a spot because of deaths due to drug overdoses.

    Local doctors teach first responders resilience training
    Local doctors teach first responders resilience training

    Local doctors talked with first responders about ways to cope and thrive in their unpredictable field of work.

    Breast cancer patients, survivors and their supporters swarm the streets at Augusta’s 3rd annual Sista Strut
    Breast cancer patients, survivors and their supporters swarm the streets at Augusta’s 3rd annual Sista Strut

    This annual event celebrates survivors and honors those who lost their battle with breast cancer.

    Statewide Hepatitis A outbreak declared in South Carolina
    Statewide Hepatitis A outbreak declared in South Carolina

    Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by a virus that is typically transmitted through person-to-person contact with someone who has the infection or through eating or drinking food or water contaminated by an infected person.

    Red Cross facing blood shortage; in need of donors
    Red Cross facing blood shortage; in need of donors

    The American Red Cross has a critical shortage of type O blood and urges eligible donors to give now to help patients facing trauma and other life-threatening situations.

    Doctor’s Hospital hosts first Trauma Survivors Day
    Doctor’s Hospital hosts first Trauma Survivors Day

    May is Trauma Survivor Awareness month, and also marks one year since Doctor’s Hospital became a level two trauma center. Now, they are starting a tradition of celebrating survivors with a Trauma Survivors Day.

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