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First students accepted to Medical College of Georgia partnership

With Georgia faring sixth worst in the nation for physicians per capita, the acceptance of the first 13 early admissions students to the MCG/UGA Medical Partnership in Athens provides a stepping stone for improvement in both Athens and the state of Georgia.

UGA gets $1M for health literacy

Two University researchers received nearly $1 million in stimulus monies to fund a two-year project helping the elderly interact with their doctors.

Researchers Vicki Freimuth and Don Rubin will use the $970,039 – provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – to train Meals on Wheels volunteers as health literacy educators for the elderly.

Health insurance optional for most students at UGA

As economic changes lead to countless reforms being proposed, health care is at the forefront in the political arena.

Health insurance reform is an issue that surpasses the divides of political affiliation.

Regardless of party, officials have recognized a strong correlation between young American adults and those who are uninsured.

Blood supply drains during summertime

The American Red Cross issued a national call for blood donors early last month, urging people to donate as soon as possible.

The country is facing a critical drop in blood supply, and the many blood drives popping up around campus reflect the need for more blood donations.

Tutoring service streams study reviews to Facebook

A local tutoring service is turning to Facebook to help University students pass classes such as finance, chemistry and statistics.

Beginning Sept. 1, Athens’ TutoringZone will stream its popular study review sessions online through its Facebook group.

“We are going through Facebook, and we are going to offer students weekly sessions to do on their computer on their own time,” said Graham Rees, managing partner of TutoringZone.

3-minute interview: Dexter Adams

Keeping this campus clean, green and powered up is Dexter Adams, director of grounds for the University’s Physical Plant. Adams is in charge of maintaining the University’s classrooms, dorms, landscaping and power bills.

What exactly does your job entail?
It basically involves the maintenance of the campus.