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This resolution commends the Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center (SOWEGA-AHEC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving healthcare access and workforce diversity across 38 counties in southwest Georgia. The resolution highlights SOWEGA-AHEC's significant achievements, including engaging over 5,800 participants in 2024, recruiting nearly 4,000 students, and facilitating the retention of 1,266 healthcare providers in local communities. The organization has conducted over 2,000 classroom presentations, developed innovative programs like the Community Paramedicine Program and RN Reentry Program, and overcome challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and structural damage to its headquarters. The resolution recognizes key leaders like Dr. Winston Price, Laura Calhoun, and Dr. James Hotz for their long-standing contributions, and formally commends the organization for its outstanding efforts to develop healthcare workforce talent and improve medical access in the region. The resolution also directs the House Clerk to provide an official copy of the resolution to SOWEGA-AHEC.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71143