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College of Health & Wellness

Innovation and Wellness at the Core

The College of Health & Wellness is dedicated to promoting a culture of creativity and innovation in health education. We deliver high-impact programs that address the evolving needs of our region, community stakeholders, and healthcare partners. Through academic excellence, clinical experiences, and service-learning, our students are empowered by highly regarded faculty who are recognized for their expertise and leadership.

As Dean Dr. Carolynn DeSandre affirms, “Having the knowledge and skills to care for patients by assessing holistic wellness from a preventative care perspective will help our graduates lead in health care and positively impact the health of communities in Georgia.”

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Educating the Healthcare Leaders of Tomorrow.
Advancing the Health of Communities Today.
  1. Extensive Healthcare Partnerships for Real-World Experience
    • The College partners with more than 250 healthcare organizations to offer clinical, research, and applied learning experiences. These collaborations enhance academic preparation, promote workforce readiness, and strengthen healthcare delivery across the state.
  2. Leading in Rural Healthcare Advancement
    • The College of Health & Wellness is a regional leader in training healthcare professionals to serve rural and underserved communities. Through clinical partnerships, community-based clinics, and rural-focused curricula, the college addresses critical healthcare shortages and contributes to improving health outcomes across North Georgia and beyond.
  3. Strong Career Outcomes for Graduates
    • 94% of CH&W graduates are employed or pursuing advanced education within six months of graduation. This strong career placement rate reflects the college’s commitment to academic excellence, professional readiness, and responsiveness to industry demands.
  4. Innovating Healthcare Education through Simulation and Technology
    • Students at CH&W engage in high-fidelity simulation, telehealth training, and virtual clinical experiences. By integrating technology across disciplines, the college prepares graduates to deliver safe, evidence-based care in an increasingly digital healthcare environment.
  5. Significant Investment in Student Success
    • CH&W awards more than $200,000 in scholarships annually to support healthcare education. This investment reduces financial barriers, fosters diversity in the healthcare workforce, and makes advanced degrees more accessible to students throughout the region.

Our Departments

Counseling

Health Administration

Kinesiology

Nursing

Physical Therapy
Renaming of college reflects wellness focus

Renaming of college reflects wellness focus

黑料正能量's College of Health Sciences & Professions has officially changed its name to the College of Health & Wellness.
Students learn about trauma-informed care

Students learn about trauma-informed care

Nursing and counseling students at 黑料正能量 had a chance to participate in a trauma-informed care simulation this summer at 黑料正能量's Cumming Campus.
黑料正能量 celebrates new building in Blue Ridge

黑料正能量 celebrates new building in Blue Ridge

黑料正能量 held a ribbon-cutting July 30 to celebrate the opening of David E. Ralston Hall at 黑料正能量's Blue Ridge Campus. The expansion is named for the former Georgia speaker of the House.
Alumnus leads in Army Nurse Corps

Alumnus leads in Army Nurse Corps

Alumnus Maj. Wesley B. Albritton currently serves as an Army Nurse Corps talent and career manager at the Army's Human Resources Command in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Presidential Awards support faculty projects

Presidential Awards fund faculty projects

President Michael Shannon awarded 16 Presidential Awards for the 2025-26 academic year to support faculty projects. They included 11 Innovation Awards and five Semester Awards.
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