Healthy Savannah and the YMCA Lead Public-Private Partnership To Help Improve Neighborhood Infrastructure and Pedestrian Safety Issues

The “Activity-Friendly Routes to Everyday Destinations Neighborhood Plan” is administered by the YMCA of Coastal Georgia and Healthy Savannah through funding from the Centers for Disease Control’s Racial & Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant to address barriers to safe, active transportation and physical activity in priority neighborhoods by identifying and tagging areas of streetscape concern.

An initiative focusing on creating safer places to walk and bike within Savannah neighborhoods is seeking additional communities to participate in the program.

Read more in the Savannah Business Journal…

Armand Turner Appointed Executive Director of Healthy Savannah, Effective January 1, 2025

January 6, 2025 SAVANNAH, GA – Healthy Savannah is pleased to announce the appointment of Armand Turner as its new executive director, effective January...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

Tide to Town trail system in Savannah receives $10 million from hotel/motel taxes

The City of Savannah has awarded $10 million in funding to the Tide to Town urban trail network, drawing from the increase in the...Read More

Guidelines for Food Drives and Food Bank Donations

Foods high in fat, oils, and sugar provide calories, but few nutrients. These foods make up a high percentage of many diets because they...Read More

Chatham County Health Department Hosts Community Baby Shower August 30

The Chatham County Health Department welcomes expecting moms and the families and caregivers of young children to a Community Baby Shower on Friday, August...Read More

Healthy Savannah and YMCA Announce Funding and Support for Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces

In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month during August, local advocates invite organizations and businesses to pledge to support and provide breastfeeding-friendly spaces for employees...Read More

Healthy Savannah begins initiative to encourage workplace lactation spaces

Healthy Savannah, formed in 2007, seeks to support a culture of health in the area by creating an environment that makes the healthy choice,...Read More

How can you help create healthy neighborhoods?

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...Read More

Bridge Access Program

https://youtu.be/hNGMHOA31bU?si=w3DnXckzaHVKtcXA Follow these steps to find a provider participating in the Bridge Access Program: Step 1: Visit vaccines.gov Step 2: Enter your zip code...Read More

Healthy Savannah & YMCA of Coastal GA Receive $544K For COVID-19 Vaccine Initiatives

Healthy Savannah and YMCA of Coastal Georgia have been awarded $544,000 in supplemental grant funding by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The...Read More

They WILL Eat That

One challenge all parents face is making sure that their children are well-fed. You may wonder, what am I supposed to be feeding them...Read More

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