How We Help
CHW is working to promote overall wellness behaviors, improve access to preventive health services, reduce the burden on healthcare providers, and provide compassionate advocacy for people financially compromised by their medical needs. Learn about each of our specific projects below.
The Heart of What We Do
Click the links to learn more about each topic.
Healthy Eating
76% of Georgia adults do not eat enough fruits and vegetables.
Cancer Prevention
Every cancer listed on this screen is preventable.
Breast Cancer
Learn the eight major risk factors and understand where you stand.
Lung Cancer
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer.
Disparities in Healthcare
What are the health disparities regarding cancer?
Active Living
23% of Georgia adults report no leisure time for activity.
Cancer Research
References to the leading research being done today.
Cervical Cancer
Vaccination against HPV can effectively reduce a woman’s risk.
Prostate Cancer
One of the most common cancer types, often developing slowly.
Immunizations
Tobacco Cessation
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death.
Cancer Survivors
Resources for anyone diagnosed, or in remission, with cancer.
Colorectal Cancer
The second leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
Skin Cancer
1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
Health Insurance Coverage
Understand your options when it comes to low-cost health insurance.
Counties Served
Dollars of Cancer Screening Services Provided
Reach of Health Awareness Communications
Frequently Asked Questions:
How can I get assistance through one of your projects?
Each project’s eligibility and intake steps are dictated by the source of the funding. Please contact us at 478-254-5200 or use the website’s contact form for personalized assistance.
What is your mission?
Our mission is to leverage our knowledge, creativity, and resources to develop innovative ideas and programs that improve the overall health of the communities we serve. Our vision is simple: better health for all.
Are you a 501c3 organization?
Community Health Works is a public nonprofit charity with federal 501c3 status.