Forsyth Farmers’ Market honors community, local food systems for National Farmers Market Week

Under Forsyth Park’s sprawling oaks, the Saturday morning air is filled with the sounds of its eponymous farmers’ market. A group of men sing “Sweet Caroline,” their crooning voices mixing with the pealing laughter of kids, the chatter of conversations with vendors, and friends shouting at each other excitedly when they spot one another in the crowd.

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Healthy Savannah launches new initiative to help tackle food apartheid

SAVANNAH, Ga, (WSAV) – A new initiative has launched in the hostess city, helping make healthy food options the easy choice to make in...Read More

Valentine’s Kickoff Vaccination Event Set for Feb. 12 in Savannah

J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center, Healthy Savannah/YMCA of Coastal Georgia, and the Georgia Department of Health Coastal Health District hope you’ll share the...Read More

Healthy Savannah and its REACH Team are Growing

August 30, 2024 Food Policy Council coordinator, Fund Development director and Communications manager appointed to support the health equity needs of Chatham County’s priority...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

Recipe Substitutions for the Holidays

Want to create a healthier holiday meal for your family? Look to see if your recipe calls for any of the ingredients below and...Read More

HERO Database Launches

HERO – Health Effective Resources and Organizations On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, St. Joseph’s Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center proudly announced the...Read More

Perfect Plantain Tortillas

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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...Read More

Recipe Cards

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Healthy Savannah and YMCA Announce Funding and Support for Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces

In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month during August, local advocates invite organizations and businesses to pledge to support and provide breastfeeding-friendly spaces for employees...Read More

The Dangers of Smoking

Smoking is responsible for the deaths of 443 thousand people per year, but still 42% of Americans participate in the dangerous habit. These people...Read More

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