Encourage Health Series Archive

Take a look back at amazing lectures from series past.

2017 Series Registration Information

2017

AROMATHERAPY: How are Essential Oils Making a Place in Healthcare? Speakers Dr. Patricia Stewart and Margaret L. Clay; April 25, 2017.

2016

Going old School: Walk Your Way to Better Health; Speaker Kevin Klinkenberg; April 19, 2016.

Eat Well and Boost Your Energy with Phytochemicals; Speaker Dr. Ellen Blossman; June 21, 2016

10 Ways Buildings Affect Your Mission to Healthy Life; Speaker Denise Grabowski; August 30, 2016

10 Ways to Reduce Inflammation in the Body to Improve Longevity Through Acupuncture Practices; Speaker Bauer Coslick, L.Ac.; October 25, 2016

 

2015

Strategies for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity; Speakers Nathan Mikeska, BS Nutrition, CPT, CWC, and Courtney Peterson CHES, Wellness Coach; February 24, 2015

Cross Fit, Why and How It Works In Weight Loss; Speaker Drew McKenzie; April 28,2015

How to Train for a 5K; Speaker Robert Espinoza; August 25, 2015

How to Use Yoga to Reduce Stress, Live Better and Longer; Speaker Kelly Boyd; October 27,2015

March 18 – 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...Read More

Healthy Savannah/YMCA Advocate To Improve Safety, Infrastructure For Pedestrians

The Coastal YMCA and Healthy Savannah are working together to implement the R.E.A.C.H Grant or Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health provided by...Read More

Savannah Physical Fitness Resources

The Savannah area and Chatham county have many facilities and opportunities to get active and fit!  Find a park or community center near you....Read More

Being a Healthy Kid

Article Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Know the signs of child development. As your kids grow, they should reach milestones in how...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

Healthy Savannah Announces Continued Funding of CDC’s $5.1 Million REACH Grant

Healthy Savannah has announced continued funding of the CDC’s five-year, $5.1 million Racial & Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant. Endowed in 2023,...Read More

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

Young men across our area learned more about their health and protecting themselves from HPV

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Young men across our area learned more about their health and protecting themselves from HPV. The illness known as human...Read More

Health Savannah celebrates retirement of executive director

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — She led Healthy Savannah’s journey for 17 years, Sunday the community celebrated and thanked Paula Kreissler at a tribute honoring...Read More

Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal…YUM!

Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, mashed 3 cups reduced-fat or fat-free milk ¼ cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon...Read More

Healthy Activities

Active people make a healthy Savannah! We approach this space by looking to improve access to activity. Promoting activity-friendly routes to everyday destinations, like...Read More

Friends of Tide to Town hosting clean up event

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