About Healthy Savannah

Vision Statement

Savannah is a community committed to supporting healthy lifestyles.

Mission Statement

We will lead and support healthy lifestyles in Savannah by:

  • Creating an environment that makes a healthy choice an easy choice,
  • Building a collaborative network that identifies and shares resources,
  • Collecting and disseminating information,
  • Promoting best practices and implementing innovative programs, and
  • Advocating for effective policies.

During the summer of 2007, Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson launched the Healthy Savannah 2012 Initiative, with the aim of making Savannah a healthier place to live by the year 2012. How? By increasing the opportunities for citizens to engage in physical activity and consume a nutritious, balanced diet.
The Healthy Savannah Leadership Team will develop a five-year strategic plan for Healthy Savannah. Healthy Savannah has partnered with several business and institutions to insure that the voice of Savannah is represented. To see the working organizational structure of Healthy Savannah, click here.

Healthy Savannah offers programs to families, schools, businesses, and faith-based organizations.

For more information, contact us.

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