CHC: Creating Healthier Communities awards funds to Georgia communities to help prevent one of the most common forms of cancer

Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) announced three new partnerships addressing cervical cancer prevention efforts in Augusta, Macon, Savannah, and the surrounding counties. The multi-faceted collaboration, consisting of community-based nonprofit organizations, community leaders, local corporations and health centers will reach community members with primary prevention information related to human papillomavirus (HPV) and increase the number of individuals referred for HPV prevention.

Cervical cancer—the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide— is primarily caused by HPV. Cancers caused by HPV are preventable. Interventions, including HPV vaccination, could prevent more than 90% of cancers caused by HPV from ever developing.

Mexican Pinwheels

Mexican Pinwheels  From Super Healthy Kids   Ingredients: 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup salsa 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 pound...Read More

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Healthy Savannah names new physical activity program manager

Special to the Effingham Herald SAVANNAH — Healthy Savannah announces that Devin Frails has joined the public/private coalition as its physical activity program manager....Read More

Healthy Savannah Announces Tree Planting Ceremony Honoring Founder Dr. Otis Johnson

January 16, 2026 – Healthy Savannah, in partnership with the Savannah Tree Foundation, will hold a special tree planting ceremony in honor of its...Read More

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

Safe Routes to School Report Card

The Safe Routes to School National Partnership, an organization dedicated to making it safer for children to walk and bike to school and allocates...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

Healthy Checkout

In 2020, Healthy Savannah received a grant from the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The grant program is designed to support public...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

Healthy Savannah Hosts Stakeholders’ Meeting, Reveals Importance of Healthy Food Access, Physical Activity Opportunities, and Community Resources

Savannahians want more community-based solutions that promote healthy food and physical activity where they live, work, and play. The findings of a year-long survey...Read More

Healthy Savannah and YMCA Announce Breastfeeding Events and Public Education Efforts

July 29, 2024 – In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month in August, Healthy Savannah and partner organizations are supporting several events planned for new...Read More

Healthy Savannah Encourages Breastfeeding-Friendly Policies: “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” Campaign

January 30, 2025 – On any given day, more than a hundred coastal residents will walk through the doors of one of Gateway Community...Read More

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