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

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Healthy Savannah appoints new executive director

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Healthy Savannah has announced the appointment of its new executive director. Armand Turner will be taking over for Paula Kreissler....Read More

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Take a look back at our amazing talks from past Encourage Health series. 2020 Series October 2020 Managing Stress & Anxiety During COVID, speakers...Read More

Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken

Prep time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients  3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon cumin Salt...Read More

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It’s never too late to start to change your life. That’s why, every year, as the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, people across...Read More

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