Honoring Black History Month: George Moses Horton

Join Student Engagement as we honor Black History Month by highlighting former slaves who went on to impact America. “Oh! That my soul had winged its flight, when first I saw the morning light, to words of liberty!” George Moses Horton George Moses Horton was born an enslaved man. Despite this, Horton taught himself to […]

AIG – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANNING SESSIONS

AIG can help you with investing in your future! This is available to part-time and full-time employees. You can now meet with Stephen Mink with AIG in the convenience of your own home or office using WebEx! Stephen Mink will be conducting employee sessions for GHC employees via WebEx February 17, 2021 to review and set up retirement […]

GHC nursing students recruited to help administer COVID vaccine

Through a coordinated effort with local healthcare facilities, students in the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) nursing program are using their skills at local vaccine clinics to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine. “We are currently working to administer to healthcare providers, first responders, long-term care facility and adults age 65 and older who are part of […]

USG e-clips for February 2, 2021

University System News: 11Alive Why are variants of the coronavirus more contagious? Scientists are concerned about changes in the component of the virus that allows it to latch onto our cells. Author: Jerry Carnes Variants of the coronavirus are more contagious and could potentially lead to more severe illnesses, but why? It is not unusual […]

Honoring Black History Month: Phillis Wheatley

Join Student Engagement as we honor Black History Month by highlighting former slaves who went on to impact America. “In every human breast, God has implanted a principle, which we call Love of Freedom.” Phillis Wheatley Despite being enslaved, Phillis Wheatley is one of the most well-known 18th century poets. Wheatley was the first enslaved […]

Telehealth Options to Stay Healthy

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 […]