Impacting our Community

Tanner Health System is a nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve — not to generate revenues for shareholders.

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UWG Community Wellness

The University of West Georgia Health and Community Wellness Program connects university students with volunteer opportunities for health and wellness outreach throughout west Georgia. 

The program provides students with real-world experiences focused on serving others, so they can make a positive impact in their communities. These experiences prepare them to take on professional roles in hospitals, schools, fitness centers and many other community health facilities.

Learning through Service

Since the program began, participating students have contributed over 2,000 hours of service for numerous Get Healthy, Live Well initiatives, including:

  • Cooking Matters
  • Get Healthy Kids
  • Faith-Based Health and Wellness Activities
  • Kids Health Exhibit
  • Move It Mondays
  • Nutrition Education
  • Photovoice
  • Pop-Up Grocery Store Tours
UWG pop up grocery store

Learn More

Read more about how University of West Georgia is advancing health and wellness in west Georgia.

 

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Keep Your Legs Moving When It’s Cold Outside
Keep Your Legs Moving When It’s Cold Outside

Cold weather and reduced activity can worsen vein symptoms like leg swelling, heaviness and fatigue. Tanner Vein Center helps patients protect their circulation during winter with simple movement tips, compression therapy and expert vein care. Serving Carrollton, Villa Rica, Bremen and surrounding communities, our team provides personalized treatment to keep your legs healthy and comfortable all season long.

Messaging Your Provider in Tanner MyChart
Messaging Your Provider in Tanner MyChart

Tanner MyChart puts your provider in your pocket with secure messaging so you can get answers to your questions without waiting for a callback.

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