The Salemites in Concert at New Salem Community Fellowship Church

By | November 18, 2009

New Salem Community Fellowship Church, Inc. Presents in Concert:The Salemites. The concert will benefit the “Daughters of Divine Destiny”. This great event will take place on Friday, November 20th at 7:30 pm. Special Guest soloist for the evening will be Sister Dana Hicks Cutter Of Growing In Grace Ministries. New Salem Community Fellowship Church, Inc. is located at 115 West … Continue reading “The Salemites in Concert at New Salem Community Fellowship Church”

M. L .King, Jr. Observance Day Association Annual Theme Contest

By | November 18, 2009

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Association has opened up its contest for themes for the 31st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. The contest is open to all students in grades 4-12. The theme should focus on the philpsophy of Dr. King, and should not exceed more than 10 words. Deadline for themes submissions is December … Continue reading “M. L .King, Jr. Observance Day Association Annual Theme Contest”

STC nursing students Recognized at Annual Conference in Macon

By | November 18, 2009

Two junior Savannah Technical College nursing students were awarded BYRD/MIZE scholarships from the Georgia Licensed Practical Nursing Association (GLPNA) at its annual conference in Macon on Monday, November 2. Chosen were Kathy Utterback and Tamisha Pratt, both of Savannah. The women were selected based on a statewide competitive process based on academic excellence and a personal essay. They will receive … Continue reading “STC nursing students Recognized at Annual Conference in Macon”

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan ‘Open Season’ Now in Session

By | November 18, 2009

Hunting season is upon us; time to set your target for the Medicare prescription drug plan that’s best for you. Newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and current beneficiaries who are considering changes to their Medicare Part D plan, should mark their calendars for November 15. The “open season” will run from November 15 to December 31. The Medicare Part D prescription … Continue reading “Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan ‘Open Season’ Now in Session”

City of Savannah and Chatham County Youth Commission Present Teen Leadership Summit

By | November 18, 2009

The City of Savannah’s Leadership Development Institute in collaboration with the Chatham County Youth Commission are hosting the Teen Leadership Summit on November 21, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center located at 305 Fahm Street. The Teen Leadership Summit will feature workshops for teens on how to pursue personal, future and community excellence. Workshops … Continue reading “City of Savannah and Chatham County Youth Commission Present Teen Leadership Summit”

Want to Control Your Anger?

By | November 18, 2009

Are you sick and tired of being angry all or most of the tine and not knowing what to do to deal with this problem? If so, come join professional counselor Carlton Mckenna in a 1- DAY FREE seminar focusing on understanding anger, why it is important to address your anger problem now and taking that first step in helping … Continue reading “Want to Control Your Anger?”

Schools Selected to Receive Title II D Grant

By | November 18, 2009

Three SCCPSS high schools have been selected as recipients of the Georgia FY10 Title II D Competitive Grant. The grant has been awarded to Groves High , Johnson High, and Savannah Arts Academy. Each school will receive $64,580 to implement the effective use of handheld technology in Advanced Placement (AP) classes. The grant funds will be used to purchase appropriate … Continue reading “Schools Selected to Receive Title II D Grant”

Insulin Resistance

By | November 18, 2009

Are you suffering from one of the most common diseases of the modern age? No, not a deadly new virus. Not cancer. Not heart disease. It’s a disease caused by the body’s inability to make the most of the foods we eat. As many as one in three people suffer from it. Insulin Resistance, also called Syndrome X, and Metabolic … Continue reading “Insulin Resistance”

Chatham and Effingham Health Departments Expand Target Groups for H1N1 Vaccination

By | November 18, 2009

The Chatham and Effingham County Health Departments are now offering the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine to additional target groups as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Health Departments are currently targeting the following groups for vaccination: o Pregnant women because they are at higher risk of complications and can potentially provide protection to infants who cannot … Continue reading “Chatham and Effingham Health Departments Expand Target Groups for H1N1 Vaccination”

DBHDD to Celebrate $2.4 Million Grant Award

By | November 18, 2009

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and Savannah Chatham County Area will celebrate receiving a $480,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) with Mayor Otis Johnson and the community. The grant will be awarded for five years totaling $2.4 million and will fund the Healthy Transitions Initiative that is designed to … Continue reading “DBHDD to Celebrate $2.4 Million Grant Award”