Coalition of Savannah organizations supporting mothers through National Breastfeeding Month
August is National Breastfeeding Month and Healthy Savannah, along with local advocates, is continuing its push to help support families with newborns and increase inclusivity in the workplace. Breastfeeding provides many benefits for infants and mothers,
Healthy Savannah Provides $2,450 in REACH Grants to Healthy Equity Events
August 15, 2023 — Healthy Savannah is providing $2,450 in grant funding to support health equity education and awareness at two upcoming Savannah area events. Back-to-School Youth Health Fair is scheduled from 10
Healthy Savannah, Forsyth Farmers’ Market and City Leaders Speak at National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
August 1, 2023 – Officials with Healthy Savannah, Forsyth Farmers’ Market and the City of Savannah took part in a well-received panel discussion at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in Washington, addressing the
Tide to Town trail system in Savannah receives $10 million from hotel/motel taxes
The City of Savannah has awarded $10 million in funding to the Tide to Town urban trail network, drawing from the increase in the city’s hotel/motel taxes. Healthy Savannah’s physical activity program manager
Healthy Savannah Celebrates 16 Years and Bestows 2023 Health Innovation Award to Loop it Up Savannah at Biennial Meeting
May 10, 2023 – Healthy Savannah observed its 16th anniversary on May 2 at the Charles H. Morris Center in Savannah. The non-profit organization is known locally and nationally for championing a culture
Need a H.E.R.O? Catch a CAT!
Healthy Savannah is offering Chatham Area Transit riders a new opportunity to connect with affordable options for healthy food, recreation, and health services throughout Chatham County. In partnership with the local transit authority,
Healthy Savannah Calls on Chatham Co. to Weigh in on Nutrition and Food Insecurity
Healthy Savannah is scheduling three listening sessions to receive community input from residents of Garden City, Thunderbolt and Georgetown in helping redesign the Savannah-Chatham Food Policy Council. The first upcoming meeting, which is
Armand Turner elected as Friends of Tide to Town board president
March 29, 2023 – Friends of Tide To Town, Inc. (TTT) has announced the election of its 2023 board of directors. Chairman Armand Turner will be joined on the executive board by Paula Kreissler,
Healthy Walks celebrates three year anniversary
The pandemic was just starting when Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia launched a program to help people stay active and discover Savannah by walking its various trails. Next week, “Healthy
Healthy Savannah’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health grant-funded programs are addressing food insecurity issues
March 3, 2023 – Young children need fruits and vegetables daily to support healthy growth and brain development but a new study has found 1 in 2 Georgia children don’t eat a vegetable daily
Faith and Health Coalition
The Faith and Health Coalition is a network of faith-based organizations, of all faiths, who come together to encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors in places of worship. The Coalition meets at 6pm on the first Monday
Health Equi-Tea
Healthy Savannah and Ashford Tea Company are brewing up something special. Introducing the “Health Equi-Tea,” a loose, tasty tisane with great ingredients that can be served hot or cold. Enjoy this special blend
Healthy Savannah Announces Community Health Advocate Training on Nov. 10
Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are inviting community members, church and health ministry leaders, community service providers, and others interested in health equity to consider joining its Community Health Advocate
CDC Dedicates More Than $1 Million To Savannah Area in the Fifth Year of REACH Grant Funding
Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are pleased to announce that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has affirmed that $1,086,000 in Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health
Healthy Savannah Explores Equitable Changes At Six Neighborhood Parks
Healthy Savannah is working with Charles T. Brown’s Equitable Cities to take a closer look at how parks in several of Savannah’s priority neighborhoods can better serve the surrounding community. “We selected six
Savannah Nonprofit Takes Closer Look At Neighborhood Parks In Low-Income Areas
Healthy Savannah is partnering with Charles T. Brown’s Equitable Cities to take a deeper look at how parks can better serve those in their community. Six neighborhood parks in Savannah were chosen for the initiative: Blackshear
Healthy Savannah Funds Church Back-to-School Block Party
Healthy Savannah is funding a series of community, faith-based events to help spread awareness and information about Covid-19 and flu vaccines. One of those events took place on Saturday at Greater Gaines Chapel
Healthy Savannah Presents Findings From Annual Community Check Up
Healthy Savannah released the results of its annual community health survey which included responses from over 230 people. According to the Healthy Savannah 2021 report, residents purchased more healthy food items over the
Healthy Savannah Works To Address Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is described as “the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient amount of affordable, nutritious food.” In 2019, one in eight Georgians was considered food insecure. From 2020 to
Healthy Savannah Holds First Meeting To Discuss Food Policy Council
Healthy Savannah is asking for your input on nutrition and food insecurity in the area. Tonight they held their first of several meetings to discuss a “Food Policy Council.” They say the initiative
Hometown Hero: Healthy Savannah Pedestrians
The goal is to not just make walking as easy as putting one foot in front of the other. But to make it easy everywhere. “When we have community members who depend on
Healthy Savannah Receives CDC’s 2022 Lark Galloway-Gilliam Award for Advancing Health Equity Challenge
Healthy Savannah has announced that it has received the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 2022 REACH Lark Galloway-Gilliam Award for Advancing Health Equity Challenge. The award recognizes extraordinary individuals and entities
Healthy Savannah and YMCA Announce Funding and Support for Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces
In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month during August, local advocates invite organizations and businesses to pledge to support and provide breastfeeding-friendly spaces for employees and guests. An initiative of the Georgia Department of
