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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
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Learn More

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

 

Events

Nutrition for Diabetes - Webinar
Nutrition for Diabetes - Webinar

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Nutrition for Diabetes - Webinar
Nutrition for Diabetes - Webinar

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Blogs

Tanner Pharmacy Is Designed for Busy Schedules
Tanner Pharmacy Is Designed for Busy Schedules

Tanner Pharmacy makes it easier for patients to manage prescriptions so you can stay on top of your medications.

Home Health Helps Patients Heal Stronger
Home Health Helps Patients Heal Stronger

Home health is designed for individuals recovering from surgery, illness or injury, or for those managing chronic conditions such as heart failure, COPD or diabetes.

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