Hospital News
Top 5% Nationally in 2010 for Patient Safety and Overall Clinical Excellence
Thu, 04/08/2010 - 12:00pm
Augusta Health was identified as a recipient of the HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™ today and the only hospital in Virginia to also receive the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ this year. These awards indicate that... Read More
Cardiology Care Questions & Answers
Fri, 07/02/2010 - 4:00pm
Why did Augusta Health develop an Interventional Cardiology Program? This decision was all about patient quality and patient safety, particularly for heart attack victims in our community. Read More
Primary Stroke Center Certification
Fri, 12/18/2009 - 9:00am
Augusta Health has earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. Augusta Health earned this distinction after the Joint Commission conducted an unannounced on-site review in December. Read More
Home Health Services Named to the 2009 HomeCare Elite
Mon, 11/16/2009 - 9:00am
Augusta Health Home Health Services announced that it has been named to the 2009 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top performing home health agencies in the United States. This annual review identifies the Top 25 percent of agencies and further... Read More
Augusta Health receives American Stroke Association Award
Fri, 10/16/2009 - 3:00pm
Augusta Health has received the American Stroke Association's Get With The GuidelinesSM Stroke (GWTG® Stroke) Bronze Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes Augusta Health's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of... Read More
H1N1 Flu Information
Tue, 10/13/2009 - 10:00am
Our hot-line is ready to answer questions from the community. Call (540) 245-7000 for any questions you may have regarding the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu). Read More
Growing to Meet Community Needs
Wed, 08/26/2009 - 8:00am
As the fall approaches, new services, expansion and specialists are helping Augusta Health bring unparalleled care to the community. This community and its needs have broadened significantly since the beginning of Augusta Medical Center 15 years ago... Read More
Introducing Our New Vascular Suite
Wed, 08/26/2009 - 8:00am
A fully integrated centerprovides optimal care. In April, Augusta Health opened the doors to our Interventional Vascular Suite. "We're excited about the convenience the suite offers our patients," says Augusta Health vascular surgeon Charles Goff... Read More
Breast Navigator Joins Staff
Wed, 08/26/2009 - 8:00am
Augusta Health is pleased to announce that Meg Shrader, RN has joined our staff as the new Breast Navigator. Her role as a dedicated oncology nurse is to seamlessly coordinate all aspects of care from diagnosis through treatment for patients with... Read More
Keeping the Beat: Chest Pain Center Receives Accreditation
Tue, 06/23/2009 - 9:00am
(left to right) Cecilia Carpenter, R.N., Ashley Cook, ED Technician, and Donna Hurst, R.N., B.S.N. If you're having a heart attack, getting high-quality treatment quickly can make all the difference. Read More
