South College Atlanta to host free community health fair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2026
South College will host a community health fair to offer free screenings and education to the public while providing students in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program additional opportunities to demonstrate patient care.
The event will take place Tuesday, March 24, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Atlanta campus, located at 2800 Century Parkway NE, on the eighth floor in room 810.
The health fair is free and no appointments are required.
Screenings include blood pressure and vital sign assessments, along with balance and grip strength evaluations.
“We’re inviting the public to visit us and learn about important health metrics that can help spot potential health risks early,” said Josh Huffaker, president of South College Atlanta.
The event is a collaboration with the South College OTD program and the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA). Doctoral students will offer practical wellness tips and demonstrate how occupational therapy can help individuals live healthier, more independent lives.
“We continually seek to provide our students with opportunities to refine their skills and engage with the community,” Huffaker said.
The OTD program at South College includes comprehensive instruction in patient screening and evaluation of best practices; evidence-based care for patients across the lifespan; research methods, design and analysis; professional leadership and advocacy; and community-based practice and health promotion.
The program can be completed in two years for full-time students and offers a hybrid learning model with online courses taught by highly qualified faculty members and immersive learning at on-campus laboratories with modern equipment. Fieldwork experiences are completed at approved clinical sites.
Founded in 2018, South College Atlanta is located at 2600 Century Parkway NE and offers a variety of healthcare programs, including Bachelor of Science in Nursing and healthcare-centric Associate of Science programs in Surgical Technology, Nursing, Health Science (Pre-Nursing), Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Respiratory Therapy, along with a number of certificate programs. Interested students may call the admissions team at 404-282-3632 or visit south.edu/atlanta.
Across its national footprint, South College offers an array of academic programs in business, education, healthcare and other fields. The institution was founded in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1882 and now includes 10 physical campuses, online learning and Competency-Based Education (CBE).
To learn more about South College, visit south.edu.
About South College
South College serves more than 20,000 students and is proud of its more than 20,000 graduates. The institution offers academic programs at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dallas, Texas; and Orlando, Florida, as well as Online. South College focuses on ensuring high standards and quality educational offerings, maintaining multiple authorizations and accreditations.
South College’s programs span diverse fields such as business, criminal justice, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology. The institution is dedicated to preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the professional opportunities ahead of them. For more information, visit south.edu.