MUMC Earns Platinum Recognition For Organ Donation Advocacy

By | July 20, 2016

Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) received platinum level recognition, the highest level possible, from the national Hospital Organ Donation Campaign for its organ donation advocacy and education programs. No other hospital in Savannah achieved platinum status. The nationwide Hospital Organ Donation Campaign launched in 2011 as a special effort of the Workplace Partnership for Life. Through the campaign, organ, eye, … Continue reading “MUMC Earns Platinum Recognition For Organ Donation Advocacy”

Alpha Lambda Boule Inducts Two New Members

By | July 20, 2016

On an enchanting spring evening while overlooking Spanish-moss laden oak trees and blooming azaleas from the 15th floor ballroom of the Hilton Savannah Desoto, the Archons of Alpha Lambda Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. held a banquet to celebrate the induction of Dr. Randy Gunter and Dr. Bobby Wayne Jones into the fraternity. The April 15, 2016 celebration … Continue reading “Alpha Lambda Boule Inducts Two New Members”

“EYE CARE” For You: Your Child’s Visual Needs For Doing Well This School Year

By | July 20, 2016

School starts soon. Some children are excited to be back while others regret the summer has almost ended. There are several reasons for the regrets. Some of those involve the child having an undiagnosed learning related visual problem that affects their ability to read, write correctly, focus, and keeping their attention during class. Eye examinations are recommended for children annually. … Continue reading ““EYE CARE” For You: Your Child’s Visual Needs For Doing Well This School Year”

NAACP Upcoming News Conference

By | July 20, 2016

The Savannah Branch NAACP Education Committee will hold a News Conference on Friday, July 22 at 12 Noon at the NAACP office, 1204 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Its purpose is to outline public concerns as to the upcoming 2016-17 school year. Every elected Savannah/Chatham School Board member has been asked to participate at the NAACP meeting on Sunday, July … Continue reading “NAACP Upcoming News Conference”

Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter Receives $5,000 Grant

By | July 20, 2016

Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter is the recipient of a $5,000 grant award from Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. to be used for operational and program expenses. The Shelter, located at 514 East Henry Street, is open 24 hours a day and offers a safe and loving environment to homeless, abused and runaway teenagers between the ages of 11 and 17. … Continue reading “Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter Receives $5,000 Grant”

Deal Announces Partnership With South Carolina To Replace I-20 Bridges

By | July 20, 2016

Gov. Nathan Deal announced last Wednesday, July 13, 2016, a partnership with South Carolina for an estimated $75 million project to replace existing Interstate 20 bridges over the Savannah River and the Augusta Canal and add lanes on I-20 to Exit 1 in South Carolina. The project will enhance safety and operations on both sides of the Savannah River. “The … Continue reading “Deal Announces Partnership With South Carolina To Replace I-20 Bridges”

Inaugural Big River Film Festival Wraps And Announces Award Winners

By | July 20, 2016

The Big River Film Festival wrapped up a highly successful inaugural event with a Closing Awards Ceremony Saturday evening followed by an intimate VIP & Filmmaker Party. The festival hosted a bevy of special screenings and events over the course of its three-­day run including a VIP & Filmmaker Hospitality Suite, Master Classes, and multiple Film Competitions. The Big River … Continue reading “Inaugural Big River Film Festival Wraps And Announces Award Winners”

America, Let’s Do Lunch™

By | July 20, 2016

More than 10 million (one in six) seniors in the U.S. face the threat of hunger and more than 15 million (one in four) are living in isolation. In Chatham and surrounding counties alone, more than 1,000 seniors are being served by Meals on Wheels through local nonprofit organization Senior Citizens, Inc. (SCI). This summer, Meals on Wheels America, in … Continue reading “America, Let’s Do Lunch™”

Ships Of The Sea Museum Presents North Garden Concert

By | July 20, 2016

Ships of the Sea Museum presents Bob Zentz, Alan Reid and Jeanne McDougall in concert on Friday July 22, 2016 at 7:30 pm. in our North Garden Assembly Room. General admission is $10. at the door, children 12 and under are $5.00. This is a rare chance to see two national treasures together for the first time! Bob Zentz, the … Continue reading “Ships Of The Sea Museum Presents North Garden Concert”

Chief Lumpkin Makes Statement Concerning Baton Rouge Shooting

By | July 20, 2016

“On behalf of the men and women of the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and colleagues of the officers killed and injured in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Any willful attack on law enforcement officers is an attack on our democracy. As members of the American democracy, we as police will get … Continue reading “Chief Lumpkin Makes Statement Concerning Baton Rouge Shooting”