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.

 

Blogs

Breast Cancer: Pink with a Purpose
Breast Cancer: Pink with a Purpose

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to reflect, educate and take action. Whether scheduling your first mammogram or supporting someone you love, now is the perfect moment to prioritize breast health. Understanding breast cancer Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, aside from skin cancer. While we don't always know what causes it, certain factors can raise your risk.

Changing the Fight Against Cancer: 5 Alternative Treatments
Changing the Fight Against Cancer: 5 Alternative Treatments

At Tanner Health, we're proud to introduce our new comprehensive Interventional Radiology program, which is changing the way we treat cancer at Tanner.

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