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Health & Wellness
Augusta GA’s Complete Health & Wellness Guide
Local medical news, provider directory, mental health resources, fitness & nutrition guides, CE/CME for healthcare professionals, and caregiver support — all grounded in Richmond.
Medical News
Mental Health
Fitness & Nutrition
Provider Directory
CE/CME for Med Pros
Caregiver Support
Seasonal Health Alerts
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Augusta residents have access to a range of healthcare services across Richmond, from hospital-based acute care to community health centers offering sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepted services.
The healthcare landscape across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) region is shaped by GA public health priorities, East Central Health District (Georgia DPH District 6) administers public health services for Richmond County and 12 surrounding counties. Georgia DPH and partner agencies oversee healthcare facility licensing, immunization programs, and environmental health for Augusta and Richmond.
HEREAugusta covers local health news, provider updates, and community wellness resources for Augusta, GA. Our coverage spans mental health services, caregiver support, CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals, and seasonal health advisories. If it touches Augusta health, it’s HERE.
Augusta Health Alert — Current Advisory
Augusta Health Advisory — Seasonal Allergy Season
Allergy season is active in Richmond.
Georgia DPH recommends residents with pollen sensitivities monitor daily air quality reports at dph.georgia.gov.
Pollen counts may be elevated across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) region;
residents with asthma should keep rescue inhalers accessible and consult their provider if symptoms worsen.
View Georgia DPH Air Quality Data →
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Health News
Health & Wellness News
Medical and health news to help you live your best life in Augusta, GA — from Augusta providers, regional health systems, and GA public health agencies.
Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Healthcare
New Wellness Programs Launching in Augusta, GA
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Georgia DPH — Public Health
Georgia Department of Public Health Updates Guidance for Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Region
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Augusta Health
Dental Access Expanding for Medicaid and Uninsured Residents in Augusta
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National Health News
Health News You Can Use
National coverage on exercise, supplements, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and preventive care — sourced from CDC, NIH, USPSTF, and peer-reviewed research.
Exercise
How Much Weekly Exercise Actually Moves the Needle on Heart Health
Updated CDC + AHA guidance on minutes-per-week thresholds
Supplements
Vitamin D, Magnesium, Omega-3: What the Latest Studies Actually Show
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets, peer-reviewed trials
Nutrition
Protein Targets by Age: Why Adults 50+ Need More Than the RDA Suggests
USDA Dietary Guidelines, sarcopenia prevention research
Sleep
Sleep Debt: Why You Can’t Just “Catch Up” on the Weekend
CDC sleep guidance, circadian rhythm research
Mental Health
Daily Habits That Reduce Anxiety Without Medication — The Evidence
NIMH, peer-reviewed CBT and exercise-therapy studies
Preventive Care
Screening Tests You Should Actually Schedule by Age 30, 40, 50, 60 & 70
USPSTF recommendation grades, age-by-age checklist
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Worth A Listen
Three of the most trusted shows in health and longevity — free on every major podcast app.
Neuroscience & Performance
Huberman Lab
Dr. Andrew Huberman, Stanford
Deep dives on sleep, exercise, nutrition, focus, and stress — with the underlying neurobiology and the protocols.
Nutrition & Gut Health
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Jonathan Wolf with Tim Spector & Sarah Berry
What the latest studies actually say about food, metabolism, the microbiome, and aging well — in plain English.
Longevity & Medicine
The Drive
Dr. Peter Attia, MD
Long-form interviews on heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, exercise physiology, and lifespan extension.
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Find Local Providers
Doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, and pharmacies in Richmond — updated 2026.
Provider Directory
Local provider listings for Augusta are coming soon. Check back for updated directory information.
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2025–26 Cycle
Continuing Education & Caregiver Support
CE/CME opportunities, support groups, and wellness resources for Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) healthcare professionals and family caregivers in Richmond.
Continuing Education — CE / CME
Georgia AHEC — Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Region
Regional continuing education programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Covers Richmond and surrounding Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) counties.
www.gaahec.org · (706) 721-3688
Medical Association of Georgia — Physician Wellness
MAG webinars, online CME modules, and the “Georgia Professionals Health Program” confidential peer support program for Georgia physicians.
www.mag.org · 1-770-916-1509 (confidential)
Local Nursing & Allied Health Programs
CE programs for nurses, EMTs, and allied health professionals in Richmond. Contact Georgia AHEC for the full schedule of regional offerings.
www.gaahec.org
Caregiver & Family Support Resources
Richmond Georgia DFCS — Adult Protective Services
In-home services, respite care coordination, adult day programs, and family caregiver counseling for Richmond residents.
dfcs.georgia.gov
Alzheimer’s Association — Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Chapter
In-person and virtual support groups, caregiver training, and the 24/7 Alzheimer’s helpline for families across Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) region.
1-800-272-3900 (24/7) · alz.org/georgia
NAMI Richmond
Family-to-Family education, caregiver peer support groups, and mental health advocacy resources. Meetings held in Augusta with virtual options available.
namiga.org · NAMI Helpline: 988 (press 1)
United Way — Central Savannah River Area (CSRA)
2-1-1 referral line connects Richmond caregivers and families to social services, food assistance, mental health, and emergency support resources.
Dial 2-1-1 · unitedway.org
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about providers, CE, caregiver support, and health resources in Richmond.
Start with local community health centers that offer sliding-scale fees and accept Medicaid.
The Georgia DPH “Find a Provider” tool at dph.georgia.gov is also a useful resource for Richmond.
For dental care, community health centers and sliding-scale dental clinics accept Medicaid and new patients.
Community health centers in Richmond offer sliding-scale dental services and accept Medicaid. Many also offer reduced-cost preventive care to community patients.
Use the Georgia DPH provider search at dph.georgia.gov or call 2-1-1 to find Medicaid-accepting dental providers near you.
The Alzheimer’s Association Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Chapter hosts in-person and virtual support groups (1-800-272-3900). NAMI Richmond holds regular family support meetings and offers a warmline for immediate support. United Way’s 2-1-1 line connects caregivers to respite care, day programs, and emergency assistance across Richmond.
Georgia DPH publishes weekly respiratory illness surveillance data at dph.georgia.gov.
Local pharmacies including CVS MinuteClinic and Walgreens offer flu and COVID vaccines without an appointment.
For school-age illness alerts, check the Richmond school district website or sign up for Georgia DPH Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) alerts.
Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover routine dental care. However, many Medicare Advantage plans available in Richmond include dental benefits.
Contact GeorgiaCares (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-866-552-4464 for a free, unbiased review of your Medicare Advantage options.
Community health centers also offer sliding-scale dental regardless of Medicare status.
Georgia AHEC Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) provides regional CE programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
Contact the Medical Association of Georgia (www.mag.org) for statewide CME webinars and physician wellness resources.
The Medical Association of Georgia offers a confidential “Georgia Professionals Health Program” peer support line at 1-770-916-1509 for physicians.
NAMI Richmond provides mental health support for all healthcare and industrial workers.
For shift workers across the area,
United Way’s 2-1-1 line can connect you with local counseling and wellness resources.
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