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Serenity Behavioral Health Systems New Crisis Stabilization Unit Opens Doors in Augusta
Serenity Behavioral Health Systems is excited to announce the grand opening of its brand-new Behavioral Health Crisis Center at 3421 Mike Padgett. Highway in Augusta, Georgia. The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provided nearly $15 million in funding to build this brand-new state of the art facility in the CSRA, serving the citizens of East Central Georgia. Behavioral Health Crisis Centers, or BHCC's, are inpatient units that treat and assess individuals who suffer from behavioral health issues or addiction issues that are at a crisis point. Individuals can come voluntarily or be mandated by law to receive admission. The typical length of stay can range from one day to as many as 10 days, with an average stay of 3 to 5 days.
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Will Jackson of Christ Community Health Services Augusta, Virtual Town Hall
CEO of Christ Community Health Services Augusta Will Jackson invites the community to their Virtual Town Hall, scheduled for April 29th at 12:00 pm. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.
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Piedmont Augusta advances heart care with new mapping system
Piedmont Augusta launched the Faraview Mapping System, a next‑generation cardiac mapping technology that enhances the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib) on March 17. It marks a significant advancement in the hospital’s commitment to providing high quality, innovative electrophysiology (EP) care close to home, according to a news release from Piedmont Augusta.
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Internal Medicine Residency Program Celebrates Match Day
The Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Internal Medicine Residency Program (IMRP) at St. Mary's Health Care System celebrated Match Day on Friday, March 20, as the program matched its eleventh class of residents. “We are honored once again to have received so many truly exceptional applicants to our program,”...
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Doctors Hospital Celebrates Certified Nurses Day with Appreciation and Recognition
Doctors Hospital is proud to celebrate Certified Nurses Day today, honoring the dedication, expertise, and commitment of our Certified Nurses who play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. Throughout the day, certified nurses across the hospital are being recognized with special treats, gifts, and tokens of appreciation as...
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Georgia mental health hospital expansion draws hundreds of millions in funding
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -Hundreds of millions of dollars have been allocated to expand mental health care in Georgia through the construction of a new state hospital, and Augusta is among the locations under consideration. Mental health advocates in Augusta say local facilities currently offer only short-term treatment, and patients with...
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‘Died while waiting for care’: Ossoff demands answers from Augusta VA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Sen. Jon Ossoff is demanding answers about ongoing problems affecting veteran care in Augusta. On Feb. 26, Ossoff sent a formal letter to James Doelling, acting executive director of the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, containing a list of 10 questions about alleged staffing shortages and leadership failures putting veterans’ lives at risk.
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Augusta Positioned to Become a Leader in Medical Device Entrepreneurship
The Georgia Institute of Technology and Augusta University have launched a collaborative effort to boost the city’s medical device innovation ecosystem. The Augusta region is already a major hub for health and life sciences, boasting five hospitals and the Medical College of Georgia, the nation’s 13th oldest medical school and one of its largest.
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New emergency room taking shape in North Augusta
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — The new free-standing emergency room in North Augusta is taking shape after a groundbreaking in November. The ER is being built off Martintown Road in front of the YMCA. It will operate 24/7 and include CT and X-ray machines. Officials say the facility is...
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Doctors Hospital cuts ribbon on new diagnostic center
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new women’s diagnostic center opened Thursday at Doctors Hospital, expanding breast cancer detection services with advanced technology, including 3-D mammograms, biopsies and MRIs. The ribbon cutting was from noon to 2 p.m. at 3624 J Dewey Gray Circle. The center is part of Doctors...
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USCA gets $2M grant to help prepare for next generation of nurses
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The University of South Carolina Aiken’s School of Nursing is receiving a $2 million grant to help modernize how it prepares the next generation of health care professionals. The grant follows U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s efforts to secure nearly $150 million for infrastructure and workforce...
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JENNIE: JMS Burn Center at Doctors Hospital is the country’s largest burn and wound treatment center
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– Did you know Augusta is home to the nation’s largest burn center– and third largest in the world? Today, we’re talking with a leader at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center. One of their amazing new discoveries is benefiting burn victims and wound patients. The center was the first in the country […]