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VA shuttering underperforming clinics, addressing leadership shortcomings at others
A Veterans Affairs medical center in Georgia and two clinics in other states are undergoing changes or closures as a result of the department’s review of veterans’ medical services. VA Secretary Doug Collins said Thursday during a Senate hearing on the VA’s $488 billion budget proposal for fiscal...
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VA budget request funds fewer doctors, nurses despite growing demand
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs requested $488.2 billion for fiscal year 2027, but questions on Capitol Hill focused on doctors and nurses rather than dollars. Senator Jon Ossoff said the numbers appear to move in the wrong direction. “It appears that the FY 27 request for physicians...
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Fort Gordon hospital to divert inpatient critical care
Eisenhower Army Medical Center will temporarily pause inpatient critical care services beginning Monday due to staff shortages.
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VA shuttering underperforming clinics, addressing leadership shortcomings at others
A Veterans Affairs medical center in Georgia and two clinics in other states are undergoing changes or closures as a result of the department’s review of veterans’ medical services. VA Secretary Doug Collins said Thursday during a Senate hearing on the VA’s $488 billion budget proposal for fiscal...
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Augusta Air Pollution Among Nation’s Worst Once Again
The Augusta metro area ranked 41st worst in the nation for year-round particle pollution. It got a failing grade in the American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report. The report examined air quality data from 2022 through 2024, grading counties on unhealthy amounts of smog and particle pollution.
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VA shuttering underperforming clinics, addressing leadership shortcomings at others
A Veterans Affairs medical center in Georgia and two clinics in other states are undergoing changes or closures as a result of the department’s review of veterans’ medical services. VA Secretary Doug Collins said Thursday during a Senate hearing on the VA’s $488 billion budget proposal for fiscal...
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Tension over concerns about VA Medical Center in Augusta
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VA shuttering underperforming clinics, addressing leadership shortcomings at others
A Veterans Affairs medical center in Georgia and two clinics in other states are undergoing changes or closures as a result of the department’s review of veterans’ medical services. VA Secretary Doug Collins said Thursday during a Senate hearing on the VA’s $488 billion budget proposal for fiscal...
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VA shuttering underperforming clinics, addressing leadership shortcomings at others
A Veterans Affairs medical center in Georgia and two clinics in other states are undergoing changes or closures as a result of the department’s review of veterans’ medical services. VA Secretary Doug Collins said Thursday during a Senate hearing on the VA’s $488 billion budget proposal for fiscal...
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Fort Gordon hospital to divert inpatient critical care
FORT GORDON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Eisenhower Army Medical Center will temporarily divert inpatient critical care services beginning Monday due to staff shortages, hospital staff learned during a noon town hall meeting Wednesday. Patients who need hospital care will be transferred to the local network, where “they will receive safe,...
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Augusta's air quality gets mixed grades in new report
An annual nationwide report recently gave Augusta a mixed report on the quality of its air, earning the area an "A" grade for ozone levels, but failing it for particle pollution. The annual report from the American Lung Association tracks levels of ozone smog and particle pollution, citing wildfires, such as the one raging in south Georgia, as a significant source of air pollution. The State of the Air report, released nationwide last week, serves as an air quality report card that ranks the most polluted and cleanest cities, according to a news release. “This is our 27th annual ‘State of the Air’ report,” said Danna Thompson, director of advocacy for the American Lung Association in Georgia. “It grades county air quality over a three‑year period. The report translates complex air pollution data into a report card to help people better understand their air quality and protect themselves and their families.” Augusta ranked among the nation’s cleanest cities for ozone pollution, earning an A grade, according to the report. The metro area ranked 180th worst nationwide for short‑term particle pollution and earned a B grade. For year‑round particle pollution, the metro area ranked 41st nationally and received a failing grade.
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Piedmont Hospital looking for volunteers in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Piedmont Augusta Hospital is inviting people to join its volunteer program and help support patients, families and health care staff. Volunteers serve in a variety of roles, including greeting and assisting visitors, supporting administrative teams, delivering items and helping to create a welcoming, comforting environment. Emily...
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Southern Pines Recovery Center Launches in Georgia to Expand Outpatient Addiction Treatment Options
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — A new outpatient recovery center has opened in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), offering addiction treatment services designed to support individuals who cannot commit to inpatient rehabilitation programs. The facility was founded by Brandon Scarboro, who says his personal experience with addiction and recovery inspired him to create a resource for others facing similar struggles.
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Piedmont Augusta implements postpartum bracelet initiative
Piedmont Augusta has launched a new Post-Birth Alert Bracelet Initiative aimed at improving the safety and care of mothers during the critical weeks following childbirth. The first in the region, the program provides postpartum patients with an orange and red silicone bracelet reading “Post-Birth Alert” at hospital discharge. Mothers are encouraged to wear the bracelet for a minimum of 12 weeks, when the risk for complications such as infection, hemorrhage, heart issues, preeclampsia, cardiomyopathy and sepsis is highest.