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 Service Board are partnering to bring new attention to the law to help build breastfeeding-friendly communities.

PUMP requires workplaces with 50 or more employees to provide a safe, private space for mothers to breastfeed or pump breast milk. Time must also be provided mothers during their work day.

The lactation rooms don’t need to include more than a comfortable chair, a refrigerator and a door to offer privacy.

According to Healthy Savannah, several local businesses presently conform with the PUMP Act, but they are hoping to remind the community that the law is out there.

Get the whole story from WTOC

Healthy Savannah, YMCA of Coastal Georgia hosting “Nourish, Sustain and Thrive” events

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month in August, Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are partnering on several...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

5 Dietitian-Approved Staples to Keep in Your Pantry (And what you can do with them)

Spring into good nutrition this March with National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “savor the flavor of eating right.” There is no better...Read More

Savannah mayor, city awarded honors at African American Mayors conference

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson spent the latter half of the week at the African American Mayors Association National Conference in Washington D.C. While there, the city...Read More

July 4 – Tide to Town and City of Savannah Break Ground on Final Phase of Truman Linear Park Trail

July 4, 2024 – Friends of Tide to Town and the City of Savannah held groundbreaking ceremonies for the final leg of the Truman...Read More

Healthy Savannah Urges Donations of Top 10 Nutritious Foods to Support Coastal Georgia Families

Healthy Savannah is calling on residents, faith communities, and local businesses to donate healthy, non-perishable foods to area food pantries during this holiday season,...Read More

Activity-Friendly Routes to Everyday Destinations Neighborhood Plans

Healthy Savannah and the Tide to Town team are working with neighborhood residents to develop “Activity-Friendly Routes to Everyday Destinations Neighborhood Plans” to help identify how...Read More

Healthy Savannah raises awareness about HPV

See the video on WTOC

Engage in Health

Health starts where we live, learn, work, and play.

Be informed: Change is coming to Savannah.

The City of Savannah recently published a New Zoning Ordinance (NewZO) for public comment. Through the NewZO, we can help communities work together and...Read More

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...Read More

On Our Radar: Savannah mayor, city awarded honors at African American Mayors conference

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson spent the latter half of the week at the African American Mayors Association National Conference in Washington D.C. While there, the city...Read More

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

One of our volunteer coordinators will reach out to you shortly

View our community impact

Thank you for your subscription!

We’ll add you to our list, and you’ll receive the next newsletter.

Browse past newsletters
;