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 her retirement. 

State Representative Edna Jackson presented a proclamation thanking Kreissler for her service. As Kreissler passed the baton to new executive director Armand Turner, she said she’s thankful.

WSAV’s Tina Tyus-Shaw with the history of Healthy Savannah.

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