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Healthy Savannah has been recognized by Mayor Van Johnson for making a positive difference on our community for 15 years. See the event on AOL

The Coastal Health District and Healthy Savannah invite breastfeeding moms and their supporters to a celebration of World Breastfeeding Week on August 1 in Savannah. The event will be held at the Pennsylvania

he Coastal Health District and Healthy Savannah are inviting breastfeeding mothers, families and supporters to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with a free community event next month. The celebration will take place Saturday, Aug.

Healthy Savannah and the Coastal Health District officials are set to host a free event to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week on Saturday.  The celebration is meant to spread awareness of breastfeeding, as well

Mayor Johnson’s proclamation: July 9, 2026  WHEREAS, the City of Savannah Smoke Free Air Ordinance, a landmark public healthpolicy, was passed in 2010 and went into effect on January 1, 2011, prohibiting smoking,including

Healthy Savannah was recognized for making a positive difference in Savannah fore 15 years.https://youtu.be/abjQ0-yznPw?si=a4zSHdCAJqwzMTCC

Healthy Savannah has been recognized by Mayor Van Johnson for making a positive difference on our community for 15 years. The honor was in part for helping ensure smoke-free air throughout the city.

Healthy Savannah has released a new public service announcement (PSA) celebrating local organizations that have committed to providing designated lactation spaces and supportive policies for breastfeeding individuals. The initiative, ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here,’ aims

Healthy Savannah’s new PSA recognizes Savannah-area organizations that are creating supportive lactation spaces and policies, while urging more workplaces and public venues to become breastfeeding-friendly. See the video from WJCL

Healthy Savannah has released a new video public service announcement (PSA) featuring Savannah Downtown Business Association Director Mia Mance recognizing local organizations that provide designated lactation spaces and supportive policies for breastfeeding and

Watch the video from WSAV

Healthy Savannah’s Faith and Health Coalition will host the 4th Annual Faith Walk, a free community event to celebrate health, wellness and springtime fun, on Sunday, May 3, at Lake Mayer Community Park.

Healthy Savannah is commemorating the 15th anniversary of the City of Savannah Smoke Free Air Ordinance, a landmark public health policy passed in 2010, effective January 1, 2011, which has significantly improved air

Healthy Savannah is hosting a free community event dedicated to the well-being of local children and families. In partnership with the Savannah (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, Healthy Savannah will host the

View the video from WSAV3

January 16, 2026 – Healthy Savannah, in partnership with the Savannah Tree Foundation, will hold a special tree planting ceremony in honor of its founder, Dr. Otis Johnson, at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday,

Healthy Savannah has announced the receipt of a $2,480 mini-grant from La Leche League, dedicated to supporting breastfeeding parents in underserved communities throughout the region. This funding will enable Healthy Savannah to purchase

Healthy Savannah has announced continued funding of the CDC’s five-year, $5.1 million Racial & Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant. Endowed in 2023, the funds, administered by Healthy Savannah and the YMCA

Healthy Savannah has announced the receipt of a $2,480 mini-grant from La Leche League, dedicated to supporting breastfeeding parents in underserved communities throughout the region. This funding will enable Healthy Savannah to purchase

https://youtu.be/KsX45p939hc?si=XRnerub_wXbAX8HA Top 10 Healthy Foods to Donate Canned vegetables (low-sodium)Canned fruit (in juice or water, not syrup)Dried or canned beans and lentilsBrown rice and whole grain pastaOats and whole grain cereals (low-sugar)Peanut butter

The Creative Exchange Network has honored longtime public health leader Paula Kreissler with its Lifetime Leadership Award, recognizing her decades of work advancing health, equity, and community well-being in Savannah. Kreissler retired this

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, but also throughout the entire year. As food insecurity