Encourage Health Archives

Take a look back at our amazing talks from past Encourage Health series.

2020 Series

October 2020

Managing Stress & Anxiety During COVID, speakers Bill & Davana Pilczuk

2019 Series

October 2019

Strength Training at Any Age, speaker Katie Balthrop
Owner, Savannah Sport & Fitness

September 2019

Cannabidoil (CBD) Facts & Fictionspeaker Michael Vaughn, DC

June 2019

Food Insecurity in Savannah & Chatham County, speaker Desirae Suggs

March 2019

Meditation for Stress Relief, speaker Cleveland Beach


2018 Series

October 2018

Bone Health Safeguards, speaker Dr. Marija Djanko-Ivankovic, PhD

June 2018

Fitness in the Workplacespeaker Janet McCarthy

March 2018

Stress & Sleep, speaker Davana Pilczuk, PhD


2017 Series

October 2017

Golden Healers: Ginger & Turmeric’s Effect on Healthspeaker Ross Harding

April 2017

AROMATHERAPY: How are Essential Oils Making a Place in Healthcare? Speakers: Dr. Patricia Stewart and Margaret L. Clay

2016 Series

October 2016

10 Ways to Reduce Inflammation in the Body; Speaker: Bauer Coslick, L.Ac.

August 2016

10 Ways Buildings Affect Your Mission to Healthy Living; speaker Denise Grabowski

June 2016

Eat Well and Boost Your Energy with Phytochemicals; Speaker: Dr. Ellen Blossman

April 2016

Walk Your Way to Better Health; Speaker Kevin Klinkenberg

2015 Series

October 2015

Yoga to Reduce Stress, Live Better and Longer; Speaker Kelly Boyd

August 2015

How to Train for a 5K; Speaker: Robert Espinoza

April 2015

Cross Fit: Why and How It Works In Weight Loss; Speaker: Drew McKenzie

February 2015

Strategies for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity; Speakers: Nathan Mikeska, CPT, CWC, and Courtney Peterson CHES, Wellness Coach

Advocacy group concerned about food insecurity in Savannah wants new policies enacted

Armand Turner said there have been times in his life that he hasn’t had food on the table. “I come from a background of...Read More

Savannah State University RISEUP Campaign teams up with Healthy Savannah to host a healthy walk on campus

Throughout its 132-year history, Savannah State University has faced challenges and overcame them by rising above with the support of those who truly believe...Read More

Savannah Nonprofit Takes Closer Look At Neighborhood Parks In Low-Income Areas

 Healthy Savannah is partnering with Charles T. Brown’s Equitable Cities to take a deeper look at how parks can better serve those in their community. Six neighborhood...Read More

Community Invited to Celebrate Healthy Savannah’s Four Years of Healthy Walks on March 26

March 18, 2024 – A grass-roots initiative that started as a pandemic solution for people to escape isolation has become a popular early morning routine...Read More

Healthy Savannah Hosts Roundtable on HPV Impact and Prevention in Youth Communities

August 27, 2024 – Healthy Savannah hosted a pivotal roundtable discussion on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 at the Chatham County Health Department, bringing together...Read More

Healthy Savannah’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health grant-funded programs are addressing food insecurity issues

March 3, 2023 – Young children need fruits and vegetables daily to support healthy growth and brain development but a new study has found 1...Read More

Healthy Savannah and its REACH Team are Growing

August 30, 2024 Food Policy Council coordinator, Fund Development director and Communications manager appointed to support the health equity needs of Chatham County’s priority...Read More

Police Memorial Trail reopens in Savannah, helping link Daffin Park to Lake Mayer

Savannah’s Police Memorial Trail officially reopened on Monday, Nov. 29 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the trailhead on the corner of Kerry St. and...Read More

Healthy Savannah Calls on City and County to Enact Policies to Improve Healthy Food Access and Equity

Over the past year, representatives from Healthy Savannah have been working with community advocates to redesign the Savannah Chatham Food Policy Council (SCFPC). Now, the group’s purpose,...Read More

Fresh Express Brings Fresh Food Access to Savannah Communities

A Time for Renewal

The New Year is beginning and many of us will use this time to choose a resolution or two to work on. Why not...Read More

Healthy Savannah and YMCA announce breastfeeding events and public education efforts

In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month in August, Healthy Savannah and partner organizations are supporting several events planned for new parents, those considering breastfeeding,...Read More

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