University Hospital has a long tradition of service with roots that go deep into the community. the oldest hospital in the Augusta area and the second oldest in the state of Georgia, University's volunteer trustees and medical staff have never lost sight of the founders' original mission of improving the delivery of healthcare to the people of the community.. The Future of Heart and Vascular Care is here Leading the Region in Cancer Care
For nearly 70 years,University has led the region's fight against cancer.
Our medical staff of more than 600 independent physicians is on the front lines of this battle. We operate the area's first stationary Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner,which can detect cancer earlier than other diagnostic equipment and helps define the most effective treatment. And our Breast Health Center offers a one-of-a-kind approach to detecting,treating and recovering from breast cancer. Our inpatient cancer unit offers a multidisciplinary patient- and family-focused approach to care. WG Watson Womens's Center.... It's knowing that our reputation for providing quality care and advanced medical technologies has been proven over time ... There is a tradition of trust,established by our namesake and inspiration,Dr. W.G. Watson.
Every year since 1999,University's Women's Center has been a clear leader among consumers for Maternity/Obstetrics in an independent survey conducted annually by the National Research Corporation. This wonderful center offers a full range of obstetrical and gynecological services for women of all ages and features fully equipped,all-in-one labor and delivery suites,traditional birthing rooms,and a Level III nursery staffed and equipped to care for high-risk and premature infants.