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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Winning Wednesday: FAN Ministry, St. Philip AME Church
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A winning moment for a ministry creating a healthier community through the FAN Ministry which stands for faith, activity and nutrition. St. Philip AME Church was recently awarded Healthy Savannah's 2025 Innovation Award for health awareness. FAN host the annual Taste of St. Philip event, where church members share recipes and healthier food options. In addition, they organize an annual health fair, a walking in the spirit contest, and incorporate fan moments during sermons to discuss important health topics. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Healthy Savannah celebrates 18th anniversary
SAVANNAH, Ga. (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 Savannah and Chatham County. During the breakfast event, Healthy Savannah bestowed its 2025 Health Innovation Award to St. Philip AME Church. 'We're long-time partners with St. Philip AME Church, and we constantly look for opportunities to collaborate more,' said Armand Turner, Healthy Savannah's executive director. 'They did a phenomenal job over the past year putting action to their FAN training program and we're proud they were selected for this award by the Healthy Savannah Board.' PAST HEALTH INNOVATION AWARDS RECIPIENTS:2023: Loop it Up Savannah2021: Nandi Marshall, PhD: Savannah H.O.P.E Project (Breastfeeding)2019: Everybody Eats Fresh Free Fridays2017: Savannah Bicycle Campaign – New Standard Cycles Program2015: Forsyth Farmers Market St Philip AME Church was founded in 1865. In 2019, its members and leadership established the Faith, Activity and Nutrition (FAN) Ministry. The church also hosts a growing number of health-focused events, including an annual health fair. These nominees for the 2025 Health Innovation Award were also recognized for their significant contributions to Healthy Savannah: Naturals2Go Memorial Health The Tiny Beet Dance Savannah Elite Healthy Savannah additionally presented the Dennis Hutton Spirit Award in support of a community or school garden to the Holly Heights Community Garden. Anthony Lonon, neighborhood president, received the award on behalf of the grassroots organization. 'Racial equity is not about excluding other groups, it is about transforming behaviors,' said Charles T. Brown, MPA, CPD, during his keynote address to the approximately 130 partners and advocates gathered for the event. 'Urban planning has been weaponized as a tool of oppression within society,' said Brown, noting a situation he calls 'highway robbery,' where historically Black communities have been divided by road construction projects, such as the I-16 flyover into downtown Savannah. Brown also pointed out how racial residential segregation continues to prevail in major cities such as Atlanta, Detroit and Washington D.C. but said this is the time to look at zoning and land use policies and do something about those disparities. 'History doesn't say goodbye,' Brown said. 'History says see you later. I came here because I believe in the collective power here, because I believe Savannah's future is different than its past.' Healthy Savannah was founded in 2007 as an initiative of the City of Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson, PhD. The initiative has built a collaborative network of partnerships and led initiatives to create environments that make a healthy choice the easy choice. 'Healthy Savannah has broadened to include so many different things we didn't even think about when we were creating this organization,' said Johnson. 'It's just so wonderful after 18 years that it's going strong and growing.' Some of the milestones Healthy Savannah has championed or developed over the years include: 2011: Supported the 'Breathe Easy Savannah' campaign, which resulted in the passage of Savannah's Smoke-Free Air Act of 2010 ordinance, which prohibits smoking in restaurants and stores. This has led to a significant reduction in heart attacks reported in the community since the ordinance's implementation. 2014: After being awarded the Healthcare Georgia Foundation's Childhood Obesity Grant, supported healthier meals in local schools, recognizing that giving children a healthier start in life leads to better long-term health outcomes and a stronger, more vibrant community. 2014: Launched the Faith and Health Coalition to support Chatham County's faith-based organizations as they encourage a culture of health among their members and the community; began offering the annual Faith Walk in 2023, featuring health resources and giveaways, and fun games for kids. 2015: Supported the passing of the Complete Streets ordinances in Savannah and unincorporated Chatham County; partnering with Friends of the Tide to Town in support of Savannah and Chatham County's Urban Trail System; and championing the construction of the Truman Linear Park Trail, at the heart of Savannah and Chatham County's Urban Trail System. 2018 & 2023: With partners including the YMCA of Coastal Georgia and the Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition, Healthy Savannah was awarded more than $9 million in grant funding for the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health grants by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to seek upstream solutions to public health challenges. 2020: Launched 'Healthy Walks' during the early days of COVID isolation. The popular walks continue to be a healthy way to explore parks and trails and meet new friends. 2021: Launched the Community Health Advocate program, which mobilizes members of the community to discuss and share information about adult vaccination in the neighborhoods, churches, jobs, and areas where they live, work, or volunteer. This nationally recognized flagship program has produced 100+ graduates and continues to grow in scope and outreach. 2022: Was awarded the CDC's REACH Lark Galloway-Gilliam Award for Advancing Health Equity Challenge in recognition of Healthy Savannah's positive strides to make the healthy choice the easy choice in priority communities. The award recognizes extraordinary individuals and entities whose work has contributed to advancing health equity. 2023: Redeveloped and then relaunched the Savannah Chatham Food Policy Council to educate Chatham County residents, shape public policy, and bring the community together. 2024: Through a one-year grant provided by CHC: Creating Healthier Communities to elevate awareness of the HPV vaccine and its prevention interventions for certain cancers, Healthy Savannah focused on public education, offering numerous public listening sessions, round table discussions and training opportunities in HPV awareness methodologies. Funding from the grant also allowed vaccines to be administered to patients at no cost. 2025: Launched 'Breastfeeding Welcome Here,' a program to recognize breastfeeding-friendly workplaces, medical offices and retail spaces. The non-profit also announced its new slate of executive board members: Joining Chairman Bullock are: Nick Deffley, MS, vice chair Pastor Yolonda Roberson, treasurer Cheri Dean, secretary Tiffoni Buckle-McCartney, member at large The organization additionally welcomed new board members Jennifer Davenport and Mary Arocha. It recognized Dr. Blake Caldwell for her leadership as the outgoing chair of the organization, along with retiring board members Krystal McGee, Rev. Marvin Lloyd, and Keon Green. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
