Healthy Grandparents Program makes back-to-school easier for grandparents

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The HGP provides physicals for children alongside school supplies — Ensures both physical well-being and academic preparedness of grandchildren.
It targets urban and rural communities with healthcare shortages — Addresses disparities affecting aging caregivers in diverse settings. Fique de olho:
Continued expansion could further reduce health gaps among grandparent-led families.

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Healthy Grandparents Program makes back-to-school easier for grandparents

The Healthy Grandparents Program (HGP), a signature project of Augusta University’s College of Nursing, hosted its eighth annual children's physicals on July 23. In addition, each participant received a backpack and school supplies, an offering of the program since its inception in 1999.

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