In our interview with Eli Abdou, an MBA candidate at UGA’s Terry College of Business, we learn how his background in Medicine, Health, and Society from Vanderbilt University led him to volunteer at the Athens Wellness Clinic, and how his Google Ads campaign project is helping bring community awareness to the mission of Athens Wellness Clinic.

Meet Susan Henderson, AWC beloved staff member and community volunteer. In our interview, Susan shares how rewarding it is to make a difference in the community, even in small ways, and discusses the challenges underserved communities face in accessing health care.

During National Nutrition Month, the mission for better nutritional health for the homeless and uninsured in our community is more important than ever. AWC partners with local organizations to help our patients combat food insecurity and to educate the public on the relationship between hunger and poverty.

Did you know that 1 in 7 people in the United States has Chronic Kidney Disease and that 90% of those who have it may not know they have it ? At AWC, we work to educate our patients about how to recognize and treat kidney disease, and what lifestyle choices they can make to help avoid this debilitating disease.