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 populations. (SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah and its Racial and Ethnic Approaches to
Healthy Savannah Hosts Roundtable on HPV Impact and Prevention in Youth Communities
August 27, 2024 – Healthy Savannah hosted a pivotal roundtable discussion on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 at the Chatham County Health Department, bringing together leaders from dozens of local organizations that work with
Chatham County Health Department Hosts Community Baby Shower August 30
The Chatham County Health Department welcomes expecting moms and the families and caregivers of young children to a Community Baby Shower on Friday, August 30th. The event will feature giveaways like free diapers
Young men across our area learned more about their health and protecting themselves from HPV
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Young men across our area learned more about their health and protecting themselves from HPV. The illness known as human papillomavirus can be prevented through vaccination which these young
Healthy Savannah urges adults to stay up to date on vaccines
School is back in session locally and Healthy Savannah wants to remind parents and all adults that in addition to students your immunizations should be updated as well. Dr. Elsie Smalls is the Adult Immunization
Healthy Savannah, YMCA of Coastal Georgia hosting “Nourish, Sustain and Thrive” events
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month in August, Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are partnering on several educational community events aimed to “Nourish, Sustain and Thrive”
Healthy Savannah and YMCA announce breastfeeding events and public education efforts
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 for National Breastfeeding Month
Healthy Savannah, YMCA announce breastfeeding events
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – 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. “There are
Healthy Savannah and YMCA Announce Breastfeeding Events and Public Education Efforts
July 29, 2024 – 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
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 for National Breastfeeding
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 active, embrace your
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 and all adults
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. Monday those leaders
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 1. The event
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 Resource Center hosted
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 Savannah is trying
Healthy Savannah’s Community Health Advocates Share Personal Stories in Promoting Awareness of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Equity to Prevent Certain Cancers
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 intended to promote
Healthy Savannah Releases Results of Community Feedback on Healthy Food Access, Physical Activity Opportunities and Community Resources at Quarterly Stakeholders Meeting
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 organization’s Racial and Ethnic
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 thus far and
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 counties are even
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 leaders, local corporations
Healthy Savannah’s Faith and Health Coalition to host April 21 Faith Walk at Lake Mayer
April 10, 2024 – Healthy Savannah’s Faith and Health Coalition will host a free community event to celebrate health, wellness and springtime fun on Sunday, April 21 at Lake Mayer Community Park. Those
