Healthy Savannah encourages breastfeeding-friendly policies
Published: Feb 7, 2025, 11:07 AM Special to the Herald SAVANNAH — On any given day, more than a hundred coastal residents will walk through the doors of one of Gateway Community Service
Chatham Co. Health Dept. Hosts Cervical Cancer Awareness Event Feb. 20
February 6, 2025 – The Chatham County Health Department and Healthy Savannah are hosting a cervical cancer awareness and screening event on February 20. Eligible women can get cancer screenings and HPV vaccinations
Chatham Co. Health Dept. Hosts Cervical Cancer Awareness Event Feb. 20
The Chatham County Health Department and Healthy Savannah are hosting a cervical cancer awareness and screening event on February 20. Eligible women can get cancer screenings and HPV vaccinations at no cost, and
Healthy Savannah Encourages Breastfeeding-Friendly Policies: “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” Campaign
January 30, 2025 – On any given day, more than a hundred coastal residents will walk through the doors of one of Gateway Community Service Board’s facilities serving eight coastal Georgia counties from
How to feed the 35k Savannahians living with food insecurity? Community gardens, group says
A community garden can provide a bounty of benefits—reducing food insecurity, providing a sense of kinship, a chance for physical activity and connection. That’s why community gardens sit atop the Savannah Chatham Food
New Year, New You: How Healthy Savannah helps people make meaningful lifestyle changes
It’s never too late to start to change your life. That’s why, every year, as the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, people across the country resolve to a “new year, new me.”
A fresh start for Healthy Savannah; New Director shares goals for future
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – New year, new leadership, and a fresh focus on health! Healthy Savannah is stepping into 2025 with a brand-new executive director with new goals for the Coastal Empire. Right
Healthy Savannah and Chatham County Health Dept Announce Jan. 23 Health Fair and Campaign to Increase Awareness of Cervical Cancer Prevention
Healthy Savannah and the Chatham County Health Department are partnering to offer a cervical cancer awareness and screening event on January 23rd at the health department clinic at 1395 Eisenhower Drive. Cervical cancer
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 helm from Paula Kreissler, who is retiring after serving
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. Kreissler has been serving the organization for the past
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 1, 2025. He takes over the helm from Paula
Healthy Savannah and Chatham County Health Department Announce Jan. 23 Health Fair and Campaign to Increase Awareness of Cervical Cancer Prevention
Healthy Savannah and the Chatham County Health Department are partnering to offer a cervical cancer awareness and screening event on Jan. 23 at the health department clinic at 1395 Eisenhower Drive. Cervical cancer
Healthy Savannah and Chatham County Health Department Announce Jan. 23 Health Fair and Campaign to Increase Awareness of Cervical Cancer Prevention
January 2, 2025 (SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah and the Chatham County Health Department are partnering to offer a cervical cancer awareness and screening event on January 23rd at the health department clinic at
Savannah Chatham Food Policy Council Sets Priorities for 2025, Starting with Community Gardens
The Savannah Chatham Food Policy Council has identified three top priorities it plans to pursue beginning in 2025 to ensure communities across Chatham County have equitable access to affordable, nutritious, locally and sustainably
Breastfeeding survey
To add your input to our breastfeeding landscape evaluation here in Savannah, please take our short survey. You can scan the QR code, click on the QR code, or click the link beneath
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 and friends for the holidays, (SAVANNAH, Ga.) As the
Healthy Savannah names new physical activity program manager
Special to the Effingham Herald SAVANNAH — Healthy Savannah announces that Devin Frails has joined the public/private coalition as its physical activity program manager. Frails’ duties will include leading and supporting a culture
Paula Kreissler Honored at Event Celebrating 17 Years of Her Leadership at Healthy Savannah
November 6, 2024 — (SAVANNAH, GA) On Sunday, November 3, 2024, over 200 community members, local leaders, and public health advocates gathered at the Charles Morris Center in Savannah for Paula & Armand’s Big
Georgia Leaders Join Forces to Drive Heart Health Initiatives Across the State
American Heart Association announces 2024-2025 Statewide Advocacy Committee ATLANTA, Nov. 5, 2024 — Eleven prominent Georgia leaders have been appointed to the American Heart Association’s 2024-2025 Statewide Advocacy Committee. The Association is the world’s
Health Savannah celebrates retirement of executive director
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — She led Healthy Savannah’s journey for 17 years, Sunday the community celebrated and thanked Paula Kreissler at a tribute honoring her retirement. State Representative Edna Jackson presented a proclamation
Healthy Savannah Announces New Physical Activity Program Manager
October 30, 2024 Devin Frails joins Healthy Savannah’s and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Team (Savannah, Ga.) Healthy Savannah is pleased to announce that Devin
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 it’s time to update seasonal immunizations. The organization’s REACH
Healthy Savannah Celebrates Community Health Advocates: Recommends Getting COVID/Flu Vaccines Now Before Holiday Gatherings
October 22, 2024 – ‘Tis almost the season for getting together. But before everyone gathers for holiday feasting, celebrating and togetherness, Healthy Savannah wants to remind the public it’s time to update seasonal
Community Health Advocate (CHA) HPV Training Program with Healthy Savannah
WSAV—Healthy Savannah is inviting current CHAs, along with anyone interested in joining the program, to register for the upcoming CHA training session to help spread awareness about the HPV vaccine. Those who complete