October 21, 2009
Don Snell Resigns As MCG Health President And CEO
A big announcement from MCG Health, late Wednesday afternoon…Don Snell has resigned as president and CEO, effective at the end of the month.
October 13, 2009
Columbia County Student Dies From Complications Of Swine Flu
There’s new information on the death of a Columbia County girl from the flu. Columbia County Coroner Vernon Collins comfirms Tuesday evening she died from complications of the Swine Flu, on Saturday. This death has some parents asking questions about H1N1 and seasonal flu. WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud has the story.
September 09, 2009
MCG Holds Flu Informational Conference
Researchers are racing to produce a swine flu vaccine, and local health officials are bracing for more cases this fall. MCG Hospital hosted a flu informational session Wednesday morning.
July 14, 2009
UPDATE: Mother Arrested in Case of Toddler Attacked By Dogs
There are new developments in the case of the 2-year-old attacked by several dogs. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.
June 16, 2009
UPDATED: Suspected Killer, Terrance Riley, Back In Police Custody
The search for a missing murder suspect is over. Authorities say 40-year-old Terrance Riley returned to the Medical College of Georgia hospital around 2:00 a.m., Tuesday morning.
June 15, 2009
UPDATED: Suspect In Deadly SC Home Invasion Escapes Hospital
The search for a suspect in a murder case continues. The suspect reportedly used a cigarette break to make a break for freedom. It started with a home invasion in Ridge Spring, South Carolina last week. Investigators say 40-year-old Terrance Riley is one of four men involved in the death of Jerry Tyler. Tyler was killed during the home invasion, and investigators say one of the other suspects accidentally shot Riley. And, ever since the invasion, Riley has been in the hospital, until this weekend. That’s where WJBF News channel 6’s Barclay Bishop picks up the story.
June 11, 2009
BREAKING NEWS: Arrest Made In MCG Assault
According to Lt. Scott Peebles, on Thursday afternoon, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has filed charges against 28-year-old Roger Antonio Bettis, of North Augusta, in reference to the June 3rd assault of a 63-year-old woman at MCG Hospital.
June 10, 2009
Reward Offered In MCG Assault
Wednesday, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) announced that they are offering a $2,000 reward for information which leads to the arrest of the man responsible for the June 3rd assault on the female victim at MCG Hospital. The assault occurred in the fourth floor women’s restroom.
June 05, 2009
Search Continues For MCG Sexual Assault Suspect
The hunt continues for the man who attacked a woman in the bathroom of a local hospital. WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford has reaction to the incident from hospital officials.
April 02, 2009
Cardiac Arrythmias: How to Detect and Are they Cause for Concern?
MCG Cardiologist Dr. Robert Sorrentino talks about arrythmias, irregular heartbeats, after Sudden Cardiac Arrest killed a 14-year-old boy at North Augusta Middle School, this week. Is your child heart healthy? WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker has more.
April 01, 2009
Cardiac Arrythmias: How to Detect and Are they Cause for Concern?
MCG Cardiologist Dr. Robert Sorrentino talks about arrythmias, irregular heartbeats, after Sudden Cardiac Arrest killed a 14-year-old boy at North Augusta Middle School, this week. Is your child heart healthy? WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker has more.
February 12, 2009
MCG Primary Care Physicians Can Fill Gap In Colorectal Screening
Properly trained primary care physicians, internists, family medicine physicians, obstetricians and gynecologists and general practioners can peform the test as safely as endoscopists, according to a study published in the January 12 issue of the Annals of Family Medicine. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford for more on screening for colorectal cancer, in this Medical Report.
MCG Primary Care Physicians Can Fill Gap In Colorectal Screening
Properly trained primary care physicians, internists, family medicine physicians, obstetricians and gynecologists and general practioners can peform the test as safely as endoscopists, according to a study published in the January 12 issue of the Annals of Family Medicine. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford for more on screening for colorectal cancer, in this Medical Report.
October 31, 2008
MCG’s New CT Scanner Is More Comfortable Breast Cancer Fighting Tool
In a WJBF News Channel 6 Medical Report: attacking breast tumors without sacrificing patient care and comfort. A new C-T scanner at the Medical College of Georgia is making that possible. Renita Crawford has more on the new treatment technique.
MCG’s New C-T Scanner Is More Comfortable Breast Cancer Fighting Tool
In a WJBF News Channel 6 Medical Report: attacking breast tumors without sacrificing patient care and comfort. A new C-T scanner at the Medical College of Georgia is making that possible. Renita Crawford has more on the new treatment technique.

