September Newsletter

A Note From Armand

Hey Savannah!

August was a wonderful month celebrating breastfeeding awareness! We hosted a community event, an awareness walk, and proudly recognized the Girl Scouts as an official breastfeeding-friendly organization.

Now, we’re looking ahead to Hispanic Heritage Month, beginning September 15! Celebrate Hispanic culture, traditions, and community while inspiring health and wellness this month. Visit Feria de Recursos on Sunday, September 13 to connect with local organizations and health resources.

September is also a great time to get outside! Explore the newly constructed Truman Linear Park Trail. Snap a “Healthy Walk Selfie” to share with us or join us on our Healthy Walks every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. and the third Saturday at 8:30 a.m. View the healthy walk calendar here.

Workplace Lactation Week September 1-7

Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15

Labor Day, September 7

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Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15–October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! It’s a time to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Food is an important part of that celebration—bringing families and communities together through recipes and traditions passed down from generation to generation.

This month, let's celebrate Hispanic heritage while embracing healthy eating! Try adding fresh produce to traditional dishes, choosing whole grains when possible, and experimenting with herbs and spices to add flavor without relying on excess salt or sugar. Healthy eating doesn’t mean giving up the foods and traditions you love—it’s about finding ways to make nutritious choices while keeping culture and flavor at the heart of every meal.

What's Happening

Workplace Lactation Week

This year's workplace lactation week theme is "Work. Pump. Advance. Empowering the modern parent." Workplace Lactation Week was created in 2023 and is celebrated annually from September 1-7. The observance celebrates the contributions of nursing mothers and parents in the workplace and aligns with Labor Day, highlighting the vital role working and pumping parents play in the workforce.

2026 Black Breastfeeding and Birth Justice Summit

Our breastfeeding strategy manager, Dr. Elsie Smalls, attended the ROSE and ROBE Black Breastfeeding and Birth Justice Summit in New Orleans from August 26 through August 29. The summit gathered black lactation support providers and birth workers with clinicians, parents, fathers, elders, scholars, researchers, policymakers, allies and community partners.

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The Girl Scouts Go Breastfeeding-Friendly

The Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia in Savannah have designated their store as a breastfeeding friendly location. Special thank you to them for helping make Chatham County a breastfeeding-friendly environment!

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Faith in Motion Step Challenge

One of our FAN organizations, St. Philip Monumental Church, hosted a step challenge! Every participant took a healthy walk selfie. The challenge had two winners!

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Truman Linear Park Trail

Watch a tour of the newly constructed Truman Linear Park Trail featuring our Physical Activity Strategy Manager, Devin Frails. Visit the trail on Bee Road next to Daffin Park.

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The Community Health Advocate Program Closes

We have trained over 80 community health advocates since 2021. We want to give a special thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time educating their communities on the best health practices!

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Partner Highlights

September 11th - Free Flow Friday

September 13th - Feria de Recursos

September 26th - Women's Health and Wellness Brunch

Active People, Healthy Savannah

We have joined other local and national organizations in supporting the Moving Matters Campaign, part of the Active People, Healthy Nation℠ Initiative. Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for you and your family. One way to do that is to get regular physical activity. Start your fitness journey with us on our weekly healthy walks! Check out this month's schedule below.

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As summer break comes to an end, flu season is just around the corner. Staying informed and taking preventive steps can help protect your health, your family, and our community. Check out these helpful flu facts from Memorial Health to stay informed and prepared for the upcoming flu season.

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