Southeast Georgia Rural Community Network
Non-Profit 501 (c) 3 Organization located in Lyons, Georgia
Open Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Community Events
We promote Awareness and Education for Cancer Prevention
Southeast Georgia Rural Community Network Receives Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer Award
The Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer (GAABC) awarded the Southeast Georgia Rural Community Network a $25,000 grant. The GAABC is the producer of the Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. This grant will fund the network's Breast Health Program in the Toombs and surrounding counties of Southeast Georgia.
Network Executive Director Dr. Susan McLendon commented, "Over the last ten years, we have received grant funding from It's the Journey, which recently changed its name to the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer. These funds and partnerships with five regional hospital systems have provided screening mammograms and diagnostic services for men and women in a 17-county area. Participants are eligible for mammogram services if they are uninsured and meet financial screening requirements." Dr. McLendon wants to express a special thank you to Robyn Banks, Anna Claxton, and their Steppin for Tatas team that participate in the Georgia 2-Day Walk each year, which allows us to bring the funds HOME and serve those that need help accessing this life-saving resource.
Contact Susan McLendon at susan.mclendon@segrcn.org for more information.
Phone: 912-386-1028
Thank you to our Candler County Hospital Partners for celebrating Breast Cancer Survivors at your Second Annual Survivors Tea October 27, 2023 at Metter Ga
Thank you to Robyn Banks and Anna Marie Claxton and the Steppin for TA Ta's Team. They participated in the Georgia 2-Day 30 mile walk sponsored by It's the Journey. Their efforts to support this event allow the Southeast Georgia Rural Community Netwok to apply for Breast Cancer Prevention Grants through this fundation each year.
Thank you ladies and gentlemen for all you do to support Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention in Our area of Southeast Georgia!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Our partners from Meadows Hospital provided an update on Mammography technology and financial resources for screening at Trane Manufactoring this month. Financial resources for screening are available through the Southeast Georgia Rural Community Network. For more information Contact Us at southeastgeorgiaruralcommunitynetwork.com
About US
Vision and Mission:
Southeast Georgia Rural Community Network (SGRCN).The SGRCN was formed on January 27, 2014, and was incorporated in June 2014; the Network received 501(c) 3 status in December 2014. The service area includes Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen counties, and surrounding rural areas.
The original goal of the network project was to create the Southeast Georgia Rural Healthcare Collaborative (SGRHC), an interdisciplinary Rural Health Network of community agencies. The SGRHC goal was to coordinate quality care to uninsured and underinsured rural residents of Montgomery, Treutlen, and Toombs Counties of Southeast Georgia. The Network also wanted to improve opportunities for families to make healthy choices by reducing barriers and providing education, activities, and resources for affordable wellness choices. Since health outcomes are impacted by multiple physical, social, economic, and environmental factors, network members decided to change the formal name to the Southeast Georgia Rural Community Network, Inc. (SGRCN). In-kind donations, as well as state and foundation grants, sustain the community network programs. The SGRCN meets quarterly to discuss partnership activities, ongoing community needs, and funding opportunities.
Staff:
Dr. Susan McLendon: Executive Director
Executive Board:
Susan McLendon: President
Jennie Wrenn Denmark (East Georgia Healthcare Center)- Vice President
Andrea Graham (Appling Healthcare) - Secretary/Treasurer
Membership:
Multiple disciplinary members include community leaders, healthcare professionals, regional healthcare systems, faith-based communities, city and county government leaders, businesses, county, city, and university school systems, and social advocacy organizations.
Active Grant Programs Available to Assist with Cancer Prevention:
Eligibility requirements include financial limitations and uninsured. Current programs allow enrollment in breast cancer prevention and colon cancer screening. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us.
Professional Diabetes Education and Care Program Opportunities
Community Programs to support diabetes education and care are available on limited request.
For more information, please contact
susan.mclendon@segrcn.org
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Business Hours
Mon: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri:Closed
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Call Now: (912)-386-1028
Email: susan.mclendon@segrcn.org