Health does not exist in a vacuum. The symptoms of poor health, such as diseases, injuries, and chronic illnesses, are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to tackling health disparities. Underlying factors such as nutrition, physical activity, access to resources, and health literacy can have a profound influence on overall health and wellbeing.

MEDLIFE at UGA looks for service opportunities that allow us to address these root causes of health disparities and empower people in our local communities to live healthier lives. We accomplish this by partnering with local organizations through hands-on service and direct interaction. As an organization, we provide members with 2-3 service opportunities every week.

Athens Nurses Clinic Community Garden

The Backpack Project

Some organizations we’ve partnered and served with:

• Food 2 Kids
• Foodbank of Northeast Georgia
• Experience UGA
• Project Safe
• Athens PB&J
• The Backpack Project
• MedShare
• UGArden
• Pruitt Health
• Fem(me)
• Athens Nurses Clinic
• Bigger Vision Homeless Shelter
• Athens Area Homeless Shelter
• Pinewood Estates North and Oasis Tutoring
• The American Red Cross