GHC partners with Sierra Nevada University for Innovation Bowl

Inspired by the Charger Innovation Challenge (CIC), Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and Sierra Nevada University (SNU) will partner to present the virtual East-West Innovation Bowl (EWIB) on April 16. The EWIB will follow the same format as the CIC. Similar to the popular television series “Shark Tank,” teams will present their ideas using an elevator […]

Mark Your Calendars – Disability Myths

Everybody’s fighting some kind of stereotype, and people with disabilities are no exception. The difference is that barriers people with disabilities face begin with people’s attitudes — attitudes often rooted in misinformation and misunderstandings about what it’s like to live with a disability. GHC is committed to a culture of inclusivity, and it takes every […]

Telehealth Options

Both Anthem and Kaiser Permanente offer telehealth options. If you have nonemergency healthcare concerns, telehealth can be a good option. While COVID-19 cannot be confirmed through virtual or remote care, provider teams can help with screening symptoms, assign risk, answer questions and recommend the next steps. USG is continuing to cover all telehealth visits, including […]

GHC virtual career fair to feature more than 20 employers

Georgia Highlands College’s (GHC) upcoming Spring Virtual Career Fair will feature more than 20 local employers with career options in healthcare, finance and more. The event is free and open to the public and available via Zoom on April 15. While the event will be held virtually, Director of Student Support Services Angie Wheelus said […]

Please share with students: COVID-19 Vaccination Events for Students in April

Georgia Highlands College is excited to announce that vaccination events for students are currently being planned for April. (These events are not mandatory.)  In an effort to continue increasing our health and safety measures, GHC will offer onsite COVID-19 vaccination events by partnering with Cartersville-based West End Pharmacy. To share with students: Please complete this interest form if you are a […]

LIVONGO – NEW VENDOR PARTNER FROM USG HEALTHCARE PLAN

Livongo is a new vendor Partner for the USG Healthcare plans for employees, retirees under age 65, and their covered spouses who are enrolled in the Anthem plans. Livongo combines advanced technology and one-on-one coaching. There are three program offerings: Diabetes Management Diabetes Prevention Weight Management There is no cost to employees (or spouses) for participating in these […]

GHC President Don Green accepts new position in Pennsylvania

Georgia Highlands College President Don Green has accepted a new position as president of Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “President Green’s outstanding work has emphasized student success both in the classroom and in the workforce, helping GHC expand its degree programs and carry out its mission as an access point to higher education,” University […]