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

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.