SOWEGA-AHEC

The Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center is a nonprofit organization whose mission Growing Healers for Healthy Communities in Southwest Georgia.

Our vision we aim to improve access to healthcare by increasing the number and equitable distribution of providers across our 38-county region. By fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of our population and prioritizing essential disciplines, especially primary care, we aim to build resilient communities with sufficient practitioners to meet evolving healthcare needs.

Connecting Students to Health Careers,
Health Professionals to Communities,
and Communities to Better Health

Connecting Students to Health Careers,
Health Professionals to Communities, and Communities to Better Health

Promoting and supporting students'
interests in health careers
Facilitating students’ clinical training through travel and/or housing support
Supporting health professionals with continuing education & distance learning

2024 Impact

38 Counties

Total Participants
Total RECRUIT Students
Total TRAIN Students
Total RETAIN Participants

Testimonials