Armstrong Professor Receives Research Award

By | October 20, 2010

Leigh Rich, assistant professor of health sciences at Armstrong Atlantic State University and co-director of the Center for Public Health Media and Research (www.publichealthmedia.org ), has been selected as a Brocher Foundation visiting researcher for the summer of 2011. She will spend three months—July through September—at the Brocher Centre in Switzerland. Rich, who teaches courses in managerial and biomedical ethics, … Continue reading “Armstrong Professor Receives Research Award”

Health Restoration Lightening Stress With Meditation

By | October 20, 2010

The goal of this series of articles and the goal of the Health Restoration 101 programs are to help you maximize your chances of living a longer, healthier life. Our programs are simple, comprehensive, well documented and easy to follow. “Nutrition Consulting Saves Lives”   Breath in the words, “ I’m calm in body and mind; breathing out, I’m love.” … Continue reading “Health Restoration Lightening Stress With Meditation”

The Sister’s Network Survivors Group: Reaching Out to the Savannah Community

By | October 20, 2010

The Sisters Network Survivors Group, Inc. of Savannah Georgia welcomes all cancer survivors. Sisters Network Chapter is an affiliate of the National African American Breast Cancer survivorship organization, Sisters Network, (SNI), located in Houston Texas. The primary objective of Sister Network is to provide a strong support base and as an emotional safe haven for all breast cancer survivors to … Continue reading “The Sister’s Network Survivors Group: Reaching Out to the Savannah Community”

Precious Gems Learn New Study Skills

By | October 20, 2010

Gamma Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Dr. Clemontine F. Washington, President, hosted its second 2010-2011 mentoring session Saturday, October 9, 2010, at the West Broad Street YMCA. The 2010-2011 mentoring program will focus on developing youth leaders-girls in grades five through eight, by providing training and activities in the areas of leadership development, civic engagement, enhanced … Continue reading “Precious Gems Learn New Study Skills”

Savannah-Chatham Students Participate Leadership Conference

By | October 20, 2010

Fifteen Jefferson Awards Student in Action Teams from Savannah and Charleston, S.C. converged on Johnson High School for the second annual Jefferson Awards Fall Leadership Conference. The event took place on Friday, October 15 with over 150 student leaders. The students attended sessions over the course of the day covering a number of topics from ethical dilemmas to development of … Continue reading “Savannah-Chatham Students Participate Leadership Conference”

Savannah State University Tigers Speak!

By | October 20, 2010

As the City of Savannah gears up for Savannah State University’s to know what are the students looking forward to for this year’s festivities. Homecoming is Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010. For more infomation on Homecoming activities please visit www.savannahstate. edu. What are you excited about for the 2010-2011 Homecoming Game? “I’m excited about hanging out with my friends and enjoying … Continue reading “Savannah State University Tigers Speak!”

Anderson Attends Training for Newly Appointed Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies

By | October 20, 2010

Savannah Fire and Emergency Services Chief Fire Investigator, Fred Anderson, has completed the Chief Executive Training Class for newly appointed chiefs of police and heads of law enforcement agencies conducted at the Dr. Curtis McClung Training Center in Duluth, GA., October 4th through October 13th, 2010. The 60-hour course, administered and provided by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police … Continue reading “Anderson Attends Training for Newly Appointed Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies”

Local Nonprofit Receives $90,000 Grant To Expand HIV Testing Services

By | October 20, 2010

My Brothaz HOME, Inc. recently received notification of funding from the Georgia Department of Community Health: HIV Section to expand their rapid HIV counseling and testing services. The grant will be awarded over a three-year period. The T.E.S.T. Expanded Access to HIV testing grant will provide funding to increase HIV testing opportunities for Georgia populations disproportionately affected by HIV including … Continue reading “Local Nonprofit Receives $90,000 Grant To Expand HIV Testing Services”

Visiting Liberian Artist to Exhibit Work at Savannah State

By | October 20, 2010

Savannah State University will host an art exhibition Oct. 22 through Nov. 1 featuring the works of David Wolobah, a professional artist from Monrovia, Liberia. The exhibit will open with a reception at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the gallery in the Social Sciences Building on the SSU campus. Based at his home-studio in Monrovia, Wolobah paints vivid, colorful landscape … Continue reading “Visiting Liberian Artist to Exhibit Work at Savannah State”

Democrats for Georgia Get Out the Vote Rally

By | October 20, 2010

Democrats for Georgia will sponsor a Get Out the Vote Rally on Friday, October 22, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will take place at Forsyth Park near the bandshell. Come out and meet the candidates. Special speakers include: Mike Thurmond, candidate for U.S. Senate and Congressman John Barrow, candidate for District 12, U.S. House of Representatives. Save … Continue reading “Democrats for Georgia Get Out the Vote Rally”