Healthy Savannah launches “Avoid the COVID Crasher” campaign in conjunction with National Immunization Month in August
Don’t let the summer COVID surge crash your plans. That’s Healthy Savannah’s message to adults this month as COVID infections are already on the rise in Georgia. According to the CDC, Georgia is
Movie celebrates Black Breastfeeding Week, free screening coming to Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — According to a 2022 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report, 75% of Black infants were introduced to breastfeeding compared to 86.2% of non-Hispanic white babies. Healthy Savannah wants to increase those
Aug. 9 declared Forsyth Farmers’ Market Day
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has officially declared Aug. 9 as “Forsyth Farmers’ Market Day” in recognition of National Farmers’ Market Week. Play Video Updated: 6:31 PM EDT Aug 9, 2025 Grace Rodriguez
Forsyth Farmers’ Market honors community, local food systems for National Farmers Market Week
Under Forsyth Park’s sprawling oaks, the Saturday morning air is filled with the sounds of its eponymous farmers’ market. A group of men sing “Sweet Caroline,” their crooning voices mixing with the pealing
Forsyth Farmers’ Market honors community, local food systems for National Farmers Market Week
Under Forsyth Park’s sprawling oaks, the Saturday morning air is filled with the sounds of its eponymous farmers’ market. A group of men sing “Sweet Caroline,” their crooning voices mixing with the pealing
FFM to Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week at this weekend’s market
Forsyth Farmers’ Market – a community-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting area farmers and expanding access to fresh, local food – will hold a special National Farmers’ Market Week Celebration on Saturday, August
Healthy Savannah Recognizes Georgia Southern University as a “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” Space
Healthy Savannah has officially recognized Georgia Southern University (GS) for providing designated lactation spaces for breastfeeding and nursing students, staff and guests. In a brief ceremony held on Wednesday, July 9, Armand Turner,
Healthy Savannah Recognizes Georgia Southern University as a “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” Space
Healthy Savannah has officially recognized Georgia Southern University (GS) for providing designated lactation spaces for breastfeeding and nursing students, staff and guests. In a brief ceremony held on Weds, July 9, Armand Turner,
Healthy Savannah Celebrates 18 Years and Bestows 2025 Health Innovation Award to St. Philip AME Church at Biennial Meeting
Healthy Savannah observed its 18th anniversary on April 29 at the Charles H. Morris Center in Savannah. The non-profit organization is known locally and nationally for championing a culture of health in Savannah
GALLERY: Healthy Savannah annual breakfast
(WSAV) — Healthy Savannah held their annual breakfast, and Bunny Ware was there to capture every moment.
Healthy Savannah Annual Breakfast
April 29, 2025 – Healthy Savannah held their annual breakfast on Tuesday, April 29th. Check out the photos here!
Healthy Savannah’s Faith and Health Coalition hosts May 4 ‘Faith Walk’ at Lake Mayer
This Sunday, you’re invited to take part in a free community event to celebrate health, wellness and springtime fun.Pastor Yolanda Roberson, executive pastor of Kingdom Life Christian Fellowship and chair of the Faith and Health Coalition,
Local organization making positive changes
(WTOC) – After suffering a heart attack many years ago, former Mayor Otis Johnson led the charge to establish Healthy Savannah. Healthy Savannah seeks to make the city a healthier place to live,
Savannah mayor, city awarded honors at African American Mayors conference
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson spent the latter half of the week at the African American Mayors Association National Conference in Washington D.C. While there, the city and Johnson both scored wins. Get the whole story
AAMA and American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America Announce Winners of Grants to African American Mayors in Cities Nationwide
(WASHINGTON) – The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA), in partnership with American Beverage, today named seven cities with African American mayors as recipients of
Healthy Savannah celebrates 18th anniversary
(WSAV) – On Tuesday, Healthy Savannah celebrated its 18th anniversary at the Charles H. Morris Center in Savannah. The non-profit organization is known locally and nationally for championing a culture of health in
On Our Radar: Savannah mayor, city awarded honors at African American Mayors conference
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson spent the latter half of the week at the African American Mayors Association National Conference in Washington D.C. While there, the city and Johnson both scored wins. Get the whole story
AAMA and American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America Announce Winners of Grants to African American Mayors in Cities Nationwide
The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA), in partnership with American Beverage, today named seven cities with African American mayors as recipients of significant
Seven cities win $600K in grants to boost nutrition and community health
The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA), in partnership with American Beverage, today named seven cities with African American mayors as recipients of significant
Savannah’s FAN Ministry promotes physical activity at “Let’s Get Healthy” Health Fair
Community and wellness leaders in Savannah are teaming up for a faith-based fair to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles. The “Let’s Get Healthy” Health Fair is hosted by the Faith, Activity, Nutrition
Healthy Savannah’s Faith and Health Coalition to host May 4 Faith Walk
Healthy Savannah’s Faith and Health Coalition will host a free community event to celebrate health, wellness and springtime fun on Sunday, May 4 at Lake Mayer Community Park. Everyone is encouraged to attend
Local breastfeeding program manager discusses breastfeeding laws, supporting new moms
(WTOC) – As working moms return to work after giving birth, did you know there are breastfeeding laws in the State of Georgia? Dr. Elsie Smalls is the Breastfeeding Program Manager with Healthy Savannah. She
Healthy Savannah Faith Walk happening this weekend
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