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Augusta University Health is the first in the state to offer new technology to help fight colon cancer
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG)- In keeping with the American Most cancers Society, colon most cancers is the second deadliest most cancers amongst adults. 1 in 23 males and 1 in 25 girls will develop colon most cancers of their lifetimes.
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Augusta College Well being and the Georgia Most cancers Heart is working to detect polyps early that result in most cancers by utilizing a brand new cutting-edge device, GI Genius.
Augusta College Well being is the primary hospital within the state to supply this machine to sufferers.
“I grew to become a health care provider as a result of I wish to save lives. Having this know-how right here helps me have the ability to try this. So, right here in our space we now have this lets put it to use. Lets work collectively to attempt to beat most cancers,” says Dr. John Yap.
Dr. Kenneth Vega is the chief of gastroenterology at Augusta College Well being. He says this new piece of know-how will hopefully cut back the quantity to zero on the subject of detecting polyps amongst sufferers. “We will miss about 5% of polyps within the colon for somebody who is available in for a colonoscopy.”
The polyp will then be eliminated and there’s no threat of most cancers for that specific polyp in line with physician John yap. He says this device can be a gamechanger on the subject of treating his sufferers. “It would pinpoint us really to that particular space with a inexperienced field and say hey there could be one thing unsuitable on this space please have a re-assessment.”
Dr. Yap and Dr. Vega advocate people between the ages of 45-75 to obtain an everyday colorectal screening to assist detect early on colon most cancers.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Precious Pearls Mentoring and Purposed to Inspire spent Saturday morning passing out hygiene bags and purses filled with essential items.
This year, for the first time, the two organizations decided to join together as a way to make an even bigger impact.
“Better together. We make more of an impact when we decide to bring things together and we can create a better impact,” said Patrice Canty with Purposed to Inspire.
Leaders say they’ve noticed the need for help is not slowing down.
If you are interested in donating, the biggest need right now is for children’s jackets and blankets.
For more information or to support in any way, visit https://preciouspearlsmentoring.com/.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Commissioner Jordan Johnson was sworn in for a second term on Friday at the May Park Community Center.
We spoke with Johnson, who says he is looking forward to the next four years and continuing the work he has started with his district and the city.
Tackling homelessness is a priority for him and improving the Riverwalk and downtown area.
“I am not even from an attraction standpoint. What does Augusta do to support our citizens? How do we support our infrastructure? How do we support the finesse of our community? That’s what I say when I reimagine Augusta. I am not only looking for Augusta’s leaders but the people who live here and who call Augusta home,” said Johnson.
Also on Friday, Eugene “Gino” Brantley took an oath of office during a ceremonial swearing-in as the new sheriff of Augusta-Richmond County.
On Monday, Commissioner-elect Don Clark will be sworn into office.
He will serve on Bobby William’s current district 5.
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