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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

Diabetes 101 - Online Webinar
Diabetes 101 - Online Webinar

Monday, October 18, 2021

Food As Medicine for High Blood Pressure
Food As Medicine for High Blood Pressure

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

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Blogs

Signs of Cervical Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Signs of Cervical Cancer: What Women Need to Know

Know the key signs of cervical cancer and what you can do to prevent the disease.

Preparing for Radiation Therapy to Fight Cancer
Preparing for Radiation Therapy to Fight Cancer

A cancer diagnosis is life-changing and brings fear, uncertainty and stress for the patient and loved ones. But, with encouraging advancements in treatments, including radiation therapy, there’s also hope for more positive outcomes — improved cure and remission rates, and greater life expectancy and quality of life.

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