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

 

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Shoulder pain is something many people experience at some point. It might start after a tough workout, a weekend of yard work or after a long day sitting at a desk. Most of the time, shoulder pain improves with rest and simple care. But sometimes pain in the shoulder can signal a more serious problem. At Tanner Orthopedics, we want to help you understand when shoulder pain is just a temporary ache — and when it may be time to seek medical care.

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Whether you’re caring for your kids, parents or grandparents, Tanner MyChart lets you connect accounts and manage everyone’s care securely.

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