How to feed the 35k Savannahians living with food insecurity? Community gardens, group says

A community garden can provide a bounty of benefits—reducing food insecurity, providing a sense of kinship, a chance for physical activity and connection. That’s why community gardens sit atop the Savannah Chatham Food Policy Council’s list of priorities for 2025.

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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 Activities

Active people make a healthy Savannah! We approach this space by looking to improve access to activity. Promoting activity-friendly routes to everyday destinations, like...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

Healthy Savannah Releases Results of Community Feedback on Healthy Food Access, Physical Activity Opportunities and Community Resources at Quarterly Stakeholders Meeting

May 24, 2024 (Savannah, Ga.) Healthy Savannah presented the results of its 2023 community survey, along with key findings in areas of physical activity, nutrition, breastfeeding,...Read More

Healthy Savannah appoints new executive director

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Healthy Savannah has announced the appointment of its new executive director. Armand Turner will be taking over for Paula Kreissler....Read More

Local organizations partner to create breastfeeding-friendly workplaces

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act was passed more than two years ago, but Healthy Savannah and the Gateway Community...Read More

Friends of Tide to Town hosting clean up event

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Health, Wellness and Fitness in Savannah

Paris, France, will be buzzing with Olympic athletes this summer, but don’t worry about missing your shot at the podium. Here in Savannah, there...Read More

Healthy Savannah’s Community Health Advocates Share Personal Stories in Promoting Awareness of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Equity to Prevent Certain Cancers

May 29, 2024 (SAVANNAH, GA) If you had the power to prevent certain cancers in your family members, would you? That’s the question Healthy Savannah is...Read More

Healthy Savannah: The Decision to Vaccinate Affects Us All

November 20, 2024 Immunize now to stay healthy and help protect loved ones — especially pregnant and breastfeeding moms — before gathering with family...Read More

Healthy Savannah’s Healthy Walks Success Story

Healthy Walks celebrates three year anniversary

The pandemic was just starting when Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia launched a program to help people stay active and discover...Read More

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