Savannah: ‘Georgia Food Oasis’ Community!

Savannah is one of five new Georgia Food Oasis communities! The Healthy Savannah Coalition’s application was approved based on the successes of many of our partners including Forsyth Farmers’ Market, UGA Chatham County Extension, Savannah Urban Garden Alliance, and many others! We are now one of eight GFO communities in Georgia which seek to connect and empower Georgians to healthier ways to eat, cook, and grow local, fresh food through access, events, and education. GFO collaborates with local organizations, businesses, growers, and residents within communities to self-develop innovative and affordable ways to discover, taste, and learn about food. Georgia Food Oasis is a starting point for communities to facilitate a bigger discussion on increasing access to truly healthy food.

Health Effects of Childhood Obesity

Article Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term effects on health and well-being. Immediate health effects: Obese...Read More

Healthy Savannah Seeks Participants for Sep. 26 Training to Increase Awareness of HPV Vaccine in Preventing Certain Cancers

September 23, 2024 – Healthy Savannah is seeking to train up to 18 community health advocates (CHAs) to promote awareness and acceptance of the...Read More

Surviving the Holidays

For those of us trying to maintain healthy habits, the holiday season is often overwhelming. There are school parties, work potlucks and family get-togethers....Read More

Healthy Communities

When we picture a healthy Savannah, it is inclusive of all people – regardless of ability, age, income level, race, or neighborhood. Everyone must...Read More

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

CDC Dedicates More Than $1 Million To Savannah Area in the Fifth Year of REACH Grant Funding

Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are pleased to announce that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has affirmed that...Read More

Tide To Town Success Story

Healthy Savannah Recognizes CHAs; Recommends Getting Covid/Flu Vaccines Now Before Holiday Gatherings

‘Tis almost the season for getting together. But before everyone gathers for holiday feasting, celebrating and togetherness, Healthy Savannah wants to remind the public...Read More

Healthy Savannah Awarded $150,000 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Equity Initiative Grant to Prevent Certain Cancers

April 30, 2024 (SAVANNAH, Ga.) Cervical cancer rates in Georgia average about 8 per 100,000 women, slightly higher than the national average. But cervical...Read More

Coalition of Savannah organizations supporting mothers through National Breastfeeding Month

August is National Breastfeeding Month and Healthy Savannah, along with local advocates, is continuing its push to help support families with newborns and increase inclusivity in the...Read More

Healthy Savannah to offer course on nutrition training

Local churches and faith-based groups will soon have access to extensive nutrition training through a partnership with Healthy Savannah. Ruby Castro is the program...Read More

Our Sponsors

We align with corporate sponsors in our community who believe in our mission and vision and who seek health and health equity, like us....Read More

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