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, and breastfeeding advocates.

The theme for National Breastfeeding Month 2024 is “Nourish, Sustain, Thrive,” which aims to highlight the importance of lactation for the human life cycle. Human milk provides the nutrients, calories, and fluids needed for a baby’s health, brain development and growth. National Breastfeeding Month also recognizes the work of organizations that make the world more welcoming for new families and parents. But it also serves as a reminder that disparities that discourage breastfeeding still exist.

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Healthy Savannah Funds Church Back-to-School Block Party

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Healthy Savannah’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health grant-funded programs are addressing food insecurity issues

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Faith Walk reminder

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

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Seven cities win $600K in grants to boost nutrition and community health 

The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA), in partnership with American Beverage, today named seven...Read More

Nutrition 101 – Healthy Weight

“A healthy body weight honors me – and my faith. 
It’s an established fact that overweight is a significant contributor to disease and premature...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

Faith and Health Coalition

The Faith and Health Coalition is a network of faith-based organizations, of all faiths, who come together to encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors in places of worship....Read More

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