Five UGA seniors are working with community leaders in Athens
to help educate area citizens about women’s health issues.
In partnership with Athens Regional Medical Center (ARMC), these
students have developed an ongoing program called “Healthy
Hour – A Happy Hour for Women’s Health.”
“Heart disease is the number one killer of women; cases
of diabetes and cancer are increasing, and education is the
key to prevention and management,” said student Mai-Lise
Nguyen. “Athens has top-notch women’s health resources,
and we want to help make sure the community knows about them.”
Seniors Nguyen, Emily Magill, Tim Price, Nipul Patel and Justin
Golshir designed this project as part of their participation
in the Bebe and Earl Leonard Leadership Scholars Program (LLSP)
sponsored by by the Institute for Leadership Advancement in
the Terry College of Business. The LLSP is an individualized
2-year undergraduate program that assists students in developing
the skills to become influential business and community leaders.
Working with ARMC, the students created a program for women
during which local medical experts present unique women’s
health topics on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The free
programs provide an avenue for community members to learn the
latest health developments and have their questions answered
by leading health practitioners. The students will hand over
the management of the program to ARMC in March. Programs are
currently planned through August and will be continued indefinitely.
The inaugural Healthy Hour program is Tuesday, February 22 from
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Athens Regional Medical Services Building.
Called “Heart Disease is the #1 Killer for Women. Are
you at risk?” the program will feature the latest diagnostic
innovations like calcium scoring. Risk factors and other assessment
tools related to heart disease will be discussed.
To launch the multi-generational program, the students held
a kick-off event on February 1. The students obtained corporate
sponsors and the event was publicized on local radio stations,
in local newspapers and magazines, through community organizations,
and at every elementary, middle and high school in Athens-Clarke
County. Attractions at the event included a Women’s Health
Expo, medical speakers, an inspirational message from a breast
cancer survivor, a Gym Dogs autograph session and raffles.
Over 150 community members attended the kick-off event.
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The University of Georgia is at the forefront of the globalization
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for international experiences. Our students are flocking to
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in confronting a new cultural environment. More and more,
students on campus are also making choices that reflect an
understanding of the importance of global awareness—from
living in a residence hall-based language community to starting
a radio program in another language to minoring in a foreign
language. These experiences, whether at home or abroad, influence
how our students perceive the world and their place in it.
We’re producing graduates prepared to be world citizens—well
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They’re ready to take on the challenges of our global
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Peach State or the Republic of Georgia.
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Five
UGA seniors have identified community resources and developed a program
to help inform local women about living healthier lifestyles.
