Middle Georgia State University Department of Respiratory Therapy

09/25/2025

In response to a few inquiries, our department has established a scholarship in honor of Charles through the MGA Foundation. Memorial contributions can be made at https://giving.mga.edu/ Please note in the comments section that the contribution is for the "Charles Matson Scholarship". Thank you for keeping Charles and his family in your thoughts now and in the days to come. He left us too soon, but his legacy continues.

09/23/2025

Our faculty and staff pay tribute to our friend and colleague, Dr. Charles Matson, as we grieve. We are thankful for the friendship, the fun, and the foundation we built together. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts go out to his family and many friends during this time. Please feel free to share any memories or photos as we give thanks for our time together with this awesome RT. ❤️

09/23/2025

It is with sadness that we share the passing of our friend, mentor, and colleague, Professor Charles Matson, PhD, RRT. He will be missed greatly and his legacy is the profound impact he made on our RT alumni at MGA and the Respiratory Therapy community. Our thoughts are with his family and many friends during this time.

View Dr. Charles Robert Matson 's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

09/21/2025

The updated Safe & Effective Staffing Guide is now available! AARC Safe & Effective Staffing Guide, your go-to resource for validated staffing standards, optimization tools, and real-world case studies. Discover how to evaluate service value, implement best practices, and lead with confidence in a value-based care environment. https://sesg.aarc.org/

09/19/2025

So thankful for Dr. Scoggin’s commitment to our students and community!

's Dr. Chris Scoggins recently sat down with Middle Georgia CEO to talk about the University's new Bachelor of Science in Health Science program. The degree prepares students for a wide range of careers in healthcare & public health, such as community health educator, behavioral health specialist, & healthcare data analyst, & also meets prerequisites for clinical programs such as nursing & respiratory therapy.

🎥 Watch the short interview: https://middlegeorgiaceo.com/video/2025/09/dr-chris-scoggins-middle-georgia-state-university-bachelor-science-health-science/

09/19/2025

MGA Health Science faculty, Dr. Chris Scoggins, DrPH,MPH, representing the Georgia Rural Health Association, presented to the Georgia House of Representatives House Study Committee on Evaluating Funding for Public Health meeting in Dublin on September 17. Thanks Dr. Scoggins for your commitment to our community!

09/19/2025

Today is Celebrate Dr. Matson Day! RT Professor Charles Matson retired in 2023 (although he did teach part time since). Do you have any special memories or photos to share?

09/19/2025

Throwback Thursday! Remember when EVERYONE was Dr. Matson on his birthday?!

09/17/2025

As a part of the Georgia Society for Respiratory Care leadership team, Nancy Guyse attended the AARC Fly-In in DC to advocate for cardiopulmonary patients.

06/25/2025

Many thanks to our MGA Respiratory Therapy Medical Director, Dr. R. Jonathan Dean, MD for sharing his expertise as a pulmonologist with our RT seniors today. He shared radiologic interpretation tips and examples.