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The power & possibility of healthy living in Savannah Health

WEBWalking Club participants (in the bright green T-shirts) from the CRI Life Enhancement Program with Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care set out on the Savannah River Bridge Run in December.

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Memorial Health University Medical Center Savannah-Midtown

WEBMemorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is an award-winning 530-bed academic medical center that serves a 35-county area in southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina.

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Getting to know you: Healthy Savannah Health Savannah News, …

WEBThe Canyon Ranch Institute Savannah Partnership (CRISP) page in Connect Savannah presents a wide variety of health and wellness topics and activities and is available to organizations, businesses, and individuals.If you would like to participate, contact Canyon Ranch Institute at 912-443-3264 or write to [email protected].. This …

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What does it mean to be healthy

WEBHEALTH IS a six-letter word that most of us think we know exactly what it means. However, when you actually start talking with people about health you find a very wide range of ideas about what it means to be healthy.

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Healthy Savannah and YMCA secure CDC grant to champion …

WEB“We now know the momentum will continue,” said Joel Smoker, YMCA of Coastal Georgia’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our local team and partners are eager to push forward with policy and systems change support to improve health, prevent chronic diseases; and reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic populations with the …

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St. Mary's Community Center and Health Center Savannah …

WEBSt. Mary's Community Center is a community outreach initiative of St. Joseph's/Candler and a living demonstration of its mission. The center serves the Cuyler-Brownsville neighborhood, a struggling African-American community with a rich history and strong community spirit.

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A ‘journey to wellness’ – for all

WEBThe Rev. C. MeGill Brown of Second African Baptist Church hugs Rosalie Morris. Mrs. Morris and her husband Charles are playing a key role in bringing the Canyon Ranch Institute’s wellness program to an under-served population in Savannah.

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Savannah Psychiatry Savannah-Southside Mental Health

WEBSavannah Psychiatry is the oldest and largest private outpatient mental health facility in the area. We provide comprehensive services to adults, adolescents and children. Our multi-disciplinary staff is skilled in the evaluation and treatment of a full range of psycho-emotional and behavioral issues. 5 MDs, 2 PhDs, 1 LCSW make up Savannah Psychiatry.

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The issue of access Health Savannah News, Events, Restaurants

WEBLast week the Affordable Healthcare for America Act won a narrow vote in the House of Representatives, 220-215. But as critics and supporters alike continue to sift through the bill, which is nearly 2,000 pages long, questions remain about the impact it will have, and whether the reforms will actually increase access to healthcare in the United …

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African-American Health Information & Resource Center

WEBThe African-American Health Information & Resource Center (AAHIRC) is part of St Joseph's/Candler ongoing commitment to improving the health of African-Americans in Chatham County. AAHIRC conducts health screenings and sponsors events specifically targeted to the African-American community's healthcare concerns and the general public.

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Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia to open new four …

WEBGeorgia’s only public medical school has received funding approval to open a new four-year campus in Savannah, an expansion that officials say will provide greater access to education and training for medical students and ease the state’s ongoing shortage of physicians.

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Forsyth Farmers’ Market receives grant to begin 912 Food Farmacy

WEBThe 912 Food Farmacy will partner with four local health clinics: Memorial Health Children’s Hospital, Chatham County Health Department, St. Joseph’s/Candler’s St. Mary’s Health Center, and JC Lewis Primary Health Care Center.

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How Savannah can help make a healthier world Health

WEBDuring the first formal session at Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care, Inc. last week, participants listen to CRI LEP Core Team member Michelle Grandy (back to camera) demonstrate proper sleep positions with the assistance of CRI LEP Core Team member Rita Teel.

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Dr. Elizabeth Gray named founding dean of new MCG four-year …

WEBElizabeth Gray, MD, associate dean at the Southeast Campus of the Medical College of Georgia, based in Savannah and Brunswick, has been named founding campus dean of the Augusta University/Medical College of Georgia-Georgia Southern Partnership campus.. The campus, which is slated to open in Savannah in the fall of 2024, will be …

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VP KAMALA HARRIS IN SAVANNAH: Trump 'is the architect of the …

WEBVice President Kamala Harris spoke on reproductive rights for 19 minutes on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Savannah Civic Center. A select group of media and supporters were in attendance as Harris passionately spoke to the issue of abortion, saying "a profound harm" has been done to women as a result of abortion bans in states like Georgia.

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Savannah Police deem launch of Behavioral Health Unit as a major

WEBIn September, the Savannah Police Department launched Georgia’s first law-enforcement team created specifically to address incidents involving people experiencing mental-health and addiction issues, and the department’s leadership is already considering this as a successful local initiative toward reforming policing practices.

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Heads-Up Guidance Services breaks barriers providing affordable

WEBWith Memorial Day behind us, May is coming to a close, but with just days remaining in the month, it’s worthwhile to acknowledge an important observance taking place throughout its duration.

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Everyone deserves HUGS: Affordable counseling center expands to …

WEBFed up with the mental health care system, therapist Andrea Epting (l.) founded Heads Up Guidance Services (HUGS), offering affordable counseling, substance abuse recovery and vocational training by a staff of professional volunteers.

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How superfood powders are redefining healthy eating

WEBIn today's fast-paced world, maintaining a balanced and nutrient-rich diet has become more challenging than ever. This is where superfood powders step in, offering a convenient, versatile, and potent way to boost our daily nutrient intake.. Superfood powders, derived from fruits, vegetables, algae, and plants known for their high nutrient density, …

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