South College Atlanta to host free community wellness fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2026

South College will host a community wellness fair to offer free screenings and education to the public while providing students in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Physician Assistant (PA) programs with additional opportunities to demonstrate patient care.

The event will take place Thursday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Atlanta campus, located at 2800 Century Parkway NE, on the eighth floor in rooms 802 and 804.

The wellness fair is free and open to the public.

Interactive wellness stations will focus on fall prevention and balance; hearing and vision; blood pressure and vital signs; functional fitness; nutrition and healthy habits; stress, sleep and mental health; brain health and cognitive wellness; and healthy aging at home.

“We look forward to welcoming community members to South College for a health fair centered on wellness and education,” said Josh Huffaker, president of South College Atlanta. “The event will give attendees, including older adults, access to free screenings and practical health information to support well-being while providing our students valuable opportunities to apply their training and practice patient care.”

The event is a collaboration with the South College Doctor of Occupational Therapy program and the Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. Students will offer tangible tips and demonstrate how occupational therapy can help individuals live healthier, more independent lives.

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program 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.

The Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is designed to help students build a solid foundation in patient assessment, clinical medicine and the medical, behavioral and social sciences. It includes classroom training, hands-on labs and clinical simulation assessments in a variety of patient settings. In just 27 months, students are trained to assess healthcare issues, perform physical exams, counsel behavioral health issues and diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.

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 more than 150 academic programs and concentrations in business, education, healthcare and other fields. The institution was founded in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1882 and now includes 11 physical campuses in eight states, 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 25,000 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; Orlando, Florida; and Columbus, Ohio, as well as Online and CBE. 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.