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.

 

Events

Tai Chi 2.0 - Carrollton
Tai Chi 2.0 - Carrollton

Monday, November 3, 2025

Intermediate Tai Chi - Carrollton
Intermediate Tai Chi - Carrollton

Monday, November 3, 2025

Blogs

Refill Your Meds on Time with Tanner MyChart
Refill Your Meds on Time with Tanner MyChart

Tanner MyChart lets you request prescription refills anytime, track them in one place and get reminders so you never miss a dose.

Minimally-Invasive Surgery with Interventional Radiology
Minimally-Invasive Surgery with Interventional Radiology

Minimally invasive interventional radiology procedures are revolutionizing patient care with dramatically shorter recovery times and reduced pain compared to traditional surgery.

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