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this week: Basketball fans can support Ronald McDonald <\/span>House,<\/span> Experts warn that your current face mask may not be good enough and encourage doctors to get regular tests to prevent cervical cancer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Fans are encouraged to bring new <\/span>stuffed animals<\/span> For the men of Augusta University <\/span>Basketball game<\/span> vs Georgia Southwestern at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 19 at <\/span>Kristenberry Fieldhouse<\/span>. After making the first AU basket, fans are asked to throw teddy bears and stuffed animals into the stadium. All collected stuffed animals will then be donated to <\/span>Ronald McDonald House<\/span> Augusta. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe are always looking for a way to engage our fans and this is a way for everyone to benefit. We hope to get a strong showing and want to see the stadium covered in stuffed animals. Ronald McDonald House has been a big part of the Augusta community for a long time and this is a way to show our appreciation for everything they do,\u201d said a football coach Men’s Basketball Deep Metrics. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n For more than a year, most have been taking the simple approach of wearing a mask to help contain the spread of COVID-19. Cloth masks have become the norm for many, but aren’t the most effective, especially when it comes to helping prevent the spread of the Omicron variant.<\/p>\n \u201cCloth masks and things like that are very comfortable and have good coverage on the face,\u201d said Dr. Rodger MacArthur, MD, professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases at the Medical College of Georgia. “But they don’t fit tight, so the air and any virus that’s in the air can go through the sides.” Three-ply surgical masks, KN95 masks, or N95 masks provide more protection against the highly contagious type.<\/p>\n A simple test can prevent women from developing cervical cancer. Pap smears have played a major role in reducing cervical cancer rates and are an essential part of a cancer screening and prevention plan.<\/p>\n “Cervical cancer is rare in women who receive regular Pap smears,” said Dr. Robert Higgins, a gynecological oncologist at the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University. In general, cervical cancer takes many years to develop. If precancerous changes are detected with a regular Pap smear, they can be easily treated.\u201d<\/p>\n Interview opportunities are available for these story ideas. Call 706-522-3023 to schedule an interview. check the Augusta University Expert Center<\/strong> To view our list of experts who can help with story ideas.<\/p>\nFill the field for Ronald McDonald House<\/strong><\/h5>\n
<\/span>Better quality masks can help prevent the spread of Omicron<\/strong><\/h5>\n
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month <\/strong><\/h5>\n