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This resolution commends several churches and organizations involved in Project Elevation, a faith-based community health promotion program serving rural Southwest Georgia. The resolution highlights the program's significant achievements, including training 100 community health workers (called Health Champions) across 25 churches in seven counties, and conducting prostate cancer screenings that identified health risks for participants. Specifically, the resolution praises Mt. Zion Baptist Church and its senior pastor for improving health outcomes, recognizes the Albany Coalition of Churches and supporting organizations like Phoebe Putney Health Systems and Morehouse School of Medicine, and honors additional community support organizations such as the Samaritan Clinic and Albany Cares. The project has screened 945 men for prostate cancer since 2022, identified 7% of participants with elevated PSA levels, connected 32% of participants with elevated PSA to primary care physicians, and provided comprehensive health services including health information, fresh produce, and grooming services. The resolution aims to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the collaborative community efforts in addressing health disparities and promoting wellness in Southwest Georgia.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69623