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 local grocery stores. “So this initiative […]
Healthy Savannah moves fresh food to the front of the line
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Healthy Savannah partnered with the YMCA for an initiative to make healthy food options convenient for shoppers by placing produce next to the checkout. Saturday, they […]
Healthy Corner Store Initiative
Healthy Savannah works to make the healthy choice the easy choice for community members. The Healthy Corner Store Initiative is a key component in ensuring that community members have access […]
Healthy Savannah and Coastal YMCA Seeking Community Advocates for Flu and COVID-19 Prevention
Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are reminding area residents that there’s still time to get a flu vaccine. Dec. 5-11 is National Influenza Vaccination Week, a national […]
Healthy Savannah urges donations of healthy foods during holidays
Nearly 160,000 people in Coastal Georgia struggle with food insecurity, and many families turn to food pantries for additional assistance, especially during the holidays. However, healthy options are not always […]
Healthy Savannah and YMCA Encourage Savannah Stores to Provide Healthier Options at Checkout
In Chatham County, 17.6% of all residents are food insecure and 21.8% of children are food insecure, with the accessibility and affordability of healthy food disproportionately impacting certain communities. Healthy […]
Healthy Savannah, YMCA work to improve pedestrian safety as more students walk to school
Nearly 70% of Savannah’s paved streets lack sidewalks. On average, 168 pedestrians are hit by vehicles in the city every year due to the lack of pedestrian and cyclist-friendly infrastructure. […]
$50,000 Awarded to Healthy Savannah for Health + Wellness Transformation in Eastside Neighborhood
Unique partnership with Live Oak Landing developer W.H.Gross Construction may become model for other communities. (SAVANNAH, GA) After three years of planning and development, a unique project is revitalizing areas […]
Community Advocates Spread the Word about Vaccines Every Adult Needs
1) What is this program? The Community Health Advocate program mobilizes members of the community to discuss and share information about adult vaccination in the neighborhoods, churches, jobs, and areas […]
Healthy Savannah, YMCA seek community input for vaccine awareness through open forum
Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are hosting public listening sessions to discuss COVID-19 vaccine awareness and acceptance. The first two sessions were held in early June. Participants were asked to […]
Healthy Savannah & YMCA of Coastal GA Receive $544K For COVID-19 Vaccine Initiatives
Healthy Savannah and YMCA of Coastal Georgia have been awarded $544,000 in supplemental grant funding by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The funds will be used to broaden […]
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 we can create safer places for […]
