Healthy Savannah and YMCA Announce Breastfeeding Events and Public Education Efforts; National Breastfeeding Month is to be observed during August
July 18, 2024 (SAVANNAH, GA) In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month in August, Healthy Savannah and partner organizations are supporting several events planned for new parents, those considering breastfeeding, and breastfeeding advocates. The theme […]
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 are tons of ways to get […]
Healthy Savannah Warns of Summer COVID Surge; Reminds Public of Free Vaccines Until November 30
June 28, 2024 (Savannah, Ga) It’s nearly back-to-school time. For many parents, preparing students for a return to the classroom includes ensuring vaccinations are up-to-date. Healthy Savannah wants to remind those parents […]
Next phase of Tide to Town breaks ground, will connect trails from Daffin Park to Lake Mayer
July 2, 2024—It was early February when leaders from Healthy Savannah and Bike Walk Savannah took to Savannah City Hall to celebrate approval of a construction contract for Tide to Town’s next phase. […]
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 Linear Park Trail on Monday, July […]
Organizations hold important health discussions
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Organizations in our area are making sure people have the information and resources to stay healthy. Wednesday, Healthy Savannah and the African American Health Information and […]
Healthy Savannah discusses new HPV awareness and outreach campaign
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – If there was a shot that could prevent certain cancers, would you take it? You probably would at least want to learn more about it. Healthy […]
Healthy Savannah’s Community Health Advocates Share Personal Stories in Promoting Awareness of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Equity to Prevent Certain Cancers
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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 asking in a new outreach campaign […]
Healthy Savannah Releases Results of Community Feedback on Healthy Food Access, Physical Activity Opportunities and Community Resources at Quarterly Stakeholders Meeting
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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, adult immunization/vaccination and communications at the […]
Healthy Savannah acquires $3.4 million; receives feedback on how to use it
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Healthy Savannah held its annual stakeholder meeting Wednesday to present its findings on a survey for the past year. The people invited talked about what they’ve accomplished […]
Healthy Savannah Awarded $150,000 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Equity Initiative Grant to Prevent Certain Cancers
April 30, 2024 (SAVANNAH, Ga.) Cervical cancer rates in Georgia average about 8 per 100,000 women, slightly higher than the national average. But cervical cancer incidence rates in some Georgia […]
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities awards funds to Georgia communities to help prevent one of the most common forms of cancer
Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) announced three new partnerships addressing cervical cancer prevention efforts in Augusta, Macon, Savannah, and the surrounding counties. The multi-faceted collaboration, consisting of community-based nonprofit organizations, community […]