Encourage Health Archives

Take a look back at our amazing talks from past Encourage Health series.

2020 Series

October 2020

Managing Stress & Anxiety During COVID, speakers Bill & Davana Pilczuk

2019 Series

October 2019

Strength Training at Any Age, speaker Katie Balthrop
Owner, Savannah Sport & Fitness

September 2019

Cannabidoil (CBD) Facts & Fictionspeaker Michael Vaughn, DC

June 2019

Food Insecurity in Savannah & Chatham County, speaker Desirae Suggs

March 2019

Meditation for Stress Relief, speaker Cleveland Beach


2018 Series

October 2018

Bone Health Safeguards, speaker Dr. Marija Djanko-Ivankovic, PhD

June 2018

Fitness in the Workplacespeaker Janet McCarthy

March 2018

Stress & Sleep, speaker Davana Pilczuk, PhD


2017 Series

October 2017

Golden Healers: Ginger & Turmeric’s Effect on Healthspeaker Ross Harding

April 2017

AROMATHERAPY: How are Essential Oils Making a Place in Healthcare? Speakers: Dr. Patricia Stewart and Margaret L. Clay

2016 Series

October 2016

10 Ways to Reduce Inflammation in the Body; Speaker: Bauer Coslick, L.Ac.

August 2016

10 Ways Buildings Affect Your Mission to Healthy Living; speaker Denise Grabowski

June 2016

Eat Well and Boost Your Energy with Phytochemicals; Speaker: Dr. Ellen Blossman

April 2016

Walk Your Way to Better Health; Speaker Kevin Klinkenberg

2015 Series

October 2015

Yoga to Reduce Stress, Live Better and Longer; Speaker Kelly Boyd

August 2015

How to Train for a 5K; Speaker: Robert Espinoza

April 2015

Cross Fit: Why and How It Works In Weight Loss; Speaker: Drew McKenzie

February 2015

Strategies for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity; Speakers: Nathan Mikeska, CPT, CWC, and Courtney Peterson CHES, Wellness Coach

Community Invited to Celebrate Healthy Savannah’s Four Years of Healthy Walks on March 26

March 18, 2024 – A grass-roots initiative that started as a pandemic solution for people to escape isolation has become a popular early morning routine...Read More

Community Corner: How walkable is Thunderbolt? Healthy Savannah wants you to help them find out.

You’re invited to join Healthy Savannah and local leaders on Tuesday, September 16, for a special stroll to identify walking barriers in the city of Thunderbolt.Devin...Read More

Healthy Savannah tackles summer COVID wave with awareness campaign

Healthy Savannah stopped by the WJCL 22 News studio to share their new COVID-19 awareness campaign. According to the CDC, COVID cases are rising...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 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

Healthy Savannah’s Faith and Health Coalition to host May 4 Faith Walk

Healthy Savannah’s Faith and Health Coalition will host a free community event to celebrate health, wellness and springtime fun on Sunday, May 4 at...Read More

Armand Turner Appointed Executive Director of Healthy Savannah

Healthy Savannah is pleased to announce the appointment of Armand Turner as its new executive director, effective January 1, 2025. He takes over the...Read More

Armand Turner Appointed Executive Director of Healthy Savannah, Effective January 1, 2025

January 6, 2025 SAVANNAH, GA – Healthy Savannah is pleased to announce the appointment of Armand Turner as its new executive director, effective January...Read More

Healthy Savannah Recognizes CHAs; Recommends Getting Covid/Flu Vaccines Now Before Holiday Gatherings

‘Tis almost the season for getting together. But before everyone gathers for holiday feasting, celebrating and togetherness, Healthy Savannah wants to remind the public...Read More

Healthy Savannah Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Savannah’s Smoke Free Air Ordinance

Healthy Savannah is commemorating the 15th anniversary of the City of Savannah Smoke Free Air Ordinance, a landmark public health policy passed in 2010,...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

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