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Contact Information: Georgia Prevention Institute HS-1640 Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA 30912-3710 Phone: (706) 721-4534 FAX: (706) 721-7150 |
Facilities and Resources
The Georgia Prevention Institute (GPI) is located administratively within the Department of Pediatrics. It is housed in 21,000 square feet in the MCG Annex and includes the following facilities and resources:
| • Cardiovascular Reactivity and Stress Laboratory (impedance cardiography, automated blood pressure measurement, virtual reality stress apparatus). |
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| • Echocardiography Laboratory (left ventricular dimensions and function, carotid artery elasticity, endothelial-dependent arterial dilation to reactive hyperemia). |
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| • Exercise and Human Metabolism Laboratory (metabolic measurement cart, ECG, treadmill, electronic cycles for upright or supine protocols). |
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| • Body Composition Laboratory (Hologic dual-energy X-ray absorptiometer). |
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| • Mobile body composition, fitness and cardiovascular health unit (includes a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometer). |
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| • Physical Training Gym |
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| • Diet Assessment |
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| • Conference Room and Library |
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| • Biochemistry Laboratory |
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| • PLAY Project School Bus |
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