African-American Health Information & Resource Center

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The African-American Health Information & Resource Center (AAHIRC) is part of our ongoing commitment to improving the health of African-Americans in Chatham County. AAHIRC conducts health screenings and sponsors events specifically targeted to the African-American community's healthcare concerns and the general public. 

Additional services:

  • Internet access
  • Training facility for computer classes
  • Screening/Consultation room
  • Media center
  • Compact disk and audiocassette library
  • CareCall
  • Case management
  • Ladies Living Smart Fitness Club
  • Lupus support group

To add to the ambience, our interior design displays art and accessories reflecting the African-American culture and history.

Community Health Initiative
A project of St. Joseph's/Candler in partnership with The 100 Black Men of Savannah, Inc.

Vision Statement
The St. Joseph's/Candler's African-American Community Health Initiative seeks to partner with community groups/organizations to reduce the incidence of health conditions that adversely affect African-Americans by utilizing education, screenings and networking by community citizens on a grass-roots level.

Primary Objectives of the Initiative

  • To collaborate with the community to improve healthcare awareness among African-Americans through marketing efforts, informational sessions, health screenings, seminars, health expos and educational materials.
  • To enhance the delivery of health care to African-Americans by improving the understanding of the medical community to cultural barriers and by developing a dedicated process to ensure referrals to medical services in the community.
  • To develop a sense of pride and commitment in the community toward staying healthy.
  • To reduce the incidence of health conditions that adversely affect African-Americans.

Contact Us
1910 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 447-6605


St. Joseph's Hospital Campus: 11705 Mercy Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419, (p) 912-819-4100

 

Candler Hospital Campus: 5353 Reynolds St., Savannah, GA 31405, (p) 912-819-6000