Weight Management Program

The City of Savannah has partnered with St. Joseph’s Candler Wellness Center to offer an evidence-based weight management program designed to support sustainable weight loss and long-term health. This intensive year-long program provides nutrition education, physical activity guidance, and personalized coaching to help participants build healthy habits they can maintain for life.

Eligibility Requirements

• City of Savannah employee or dependent.
• Enrolled in the City medical plan.
• Have a BMI ≥ 35.
• Commit to required participation standards (no more than two missed or late-canceled sessions per quarter; missed session must be made up).

Program Components Include

• Clinical assessments & lab monitoring (e.g., resting metabolic rate, weight tracking, lipid profile)
• Personalized nutrition support. One-on-one counseling and education with a Registered Dietitian.
• Individualized fitness programming; Personal training coaching, customized exercise plans.
• Education & accountability; lecture series, case manager coaching, and ongoing progress monitoring.
• Wellness Center Membership; Group fitness & structured physical activity.

Participant Commitment

This is an intensive, year-long program requiring consistent participation and compliance with program expectations. Detailed participation requirements will be reviewed during enrollment. *One-time participation.

How to Enroll

• This is a self-referral program, no physician referral is required. 
• Enrollment is subject to eligibility verification. 
• To enroll or for additional questions, please call 912.819.8828.

Program Start Dates

Cohort-based program with quarterly start dates: March 1 • June 1 • September 1 • December 1

CoS Weight Management Information Flyer + Additional Resources