Gray clouds persist in spreading ethereal gloom, but not in blocking the sun, which shines again today over the central Valley oblivious to conditions meteorological and economic. This time, the light emanates from a familiar source, the Augusta Medical Center, now known as Augusta Health. The regional hospital, which long has prospered in the vanished wake of a clash over its emergence, is on the move.

FISHERSVILLE – The Augusta Medical Center unveiled a new name and logo Wednesday, accelerating an evolving push to elevate its brand and market presence.

FISHERSVILLE – Officials at Augusta Medical Center are taking precautions and dusting off plans to prepare for a possible outbreak of the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, also known as swine flu.

Vascular suite broadens capabilities, convenience

Augusta Medical Center plans to expand its cardiac services by hiring three cardiologists to perform interventional procedures such as catherizations, stents and angioplasty, hospital officials announced Friday.

Wilmer “Terry” Terrell was an ironworker walking on beams 30 feet up when he fell. His neck and back shattered in dozens of places when he hit the ground. The company eventually folded, but Terrell went on.

Thousands of admirers around the world are anxiously awaiting the results of one media darling patient’s specially-scheduled MRI scan, administered Saturday afternoon at Augusta Medical Center.