FREE in-person, enrollment and renewal assistance for Children’s Health Insurance Programs, Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids, Pregnancy Medicaid and other public benefits (SNAP &CAPS) will be available Mon. Jan. 21 2019 at the Oglethorpe Mall Library Branch, 7 Mall Annex, Savannah.

Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids are no cost or low-cost health coverage for children 0-19 years old. Children in a family of four earning up to $62,004 may qualify. Coverage includes regular check-ups, immunizations, doctor and dentist visits, hospital stays, mental health services, prescriptions and more.

If you are unable to come to the event contact, Enrollment Assistors, Tamara Solomon at 912-661-1272 or LaToya Brannen at 912-356-2887.

Bring a government-issued ID and all necessary documentation including proof of income and Social Security numbers for the entire household.

This event is free and open to the public.

Mon. Jan. 21, 2019
4-6:30PM
Oglethorpe Mall Branch Library
7 Mall Annex
Savannah, GA 31406

Hosted by Campaign for Healthy Kids and Families and Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council

Kid’s Dentistree in Richmond Hill is a fun, family-friendly dental practice just for kids.

Kid’s Dentistree patients, from toddlers to teens, love how Kid’s Dentistree takes the anxiety out of going to the dentist. In fact, they make it fun! Help your child start a lifetime of healthy smiles today.

Learn more about Kids Dentistree and there services, or make an appointment, here. 

The Richmond Hill office is a kind, patient and experienced team. The goal: to establish a trusting relationship with the parent and child and set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

The office is located in the “Clock Tower” building, right next to The Suites at Station Exchange on Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill.

Kid’s Dentistree
912-756-5437
1101 Gandy Dancer
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

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Chances are any Savannah parent whose child has had bladder problems knows Dr. Richard Mazo,  a board-certified pediatric urologist who has been in private practice in Savannah for more than 30 years.

Dr. Mazo has now joined the staff of Memorial Health University Physicians | Children’s Care GI & Surgery.

Children’s Care GI & Surgery – which also includes surgeons Dr. William Boswell, Dr. David Carney and Dr. Miller Hamrick and gastroenterologist Dr. Christopher Rittmeyer – recently moved into a new location on the campus of Memorial Health University Medical Center. The physicians now see patients in the Children’s Care Outpatient Center in Building 800.

Mazo is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. He completed residencies in general surgery and urology at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and a fellowship in urology at Meath Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. Mazo also serves as clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Mercer University School of Medicine in Savannah.

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SouthCoast Health in Savannah has a qualified Endocrinologist trained to deal with any hormonal imbalance issues.

“You don’t often think about your hormones when it comes to day-to-day life,” SouthCoast Health Endocrinologist Dr. Abby Abisogun states. “But the truth of the matter is our hormones regulate much of our daily functions, like our metabolism, growth, reproduction, movement, and more. Any imbalances can open the door to unexpected medical issues.”

Learn more about common conditions endocrinologists treat and SouthCoast endocrine surgeons Dr. Christa Jillard, Dr. Jeffrey Mandel, and Dr. Stephen Yeager here.

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Pediatric Associates of Savannah wanted to make it a little easier on you this holiday season and provide a holiday gift guide for those who need to check a new parent off their list.

Find some Savannah pediatrician’s recommendations and/or personal favorites when it comes to new parent gifts and gadgets here.

That’s right. Find out what some of your favorite Savannah pediatricians (Dr. Christoper Rogers, Dr. Chintak Patel, Dr. Adria Wilkes, Dr. Steve Hobby, Dr. Ben Spitalnick & Dr. Brandy Gheesling) love when it comes to the best holiday gifts to help new parents.

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Pediatrics Associates of Savannah locations

Pediatric Associates in Savannah
4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100,
Savannah 31404
912.355.2462

Pediatric Associates of Savannah in Pooler
110 Medical Park Drive
Pooler 31322
912.330.5010

Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Whitemarsh Is.
1001 Memorial Dr
Savannah 31410
912.898.9800

Pediatric Associates of Savannah, 4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100 Savannah, 31404-6702, (912) 355-2462, www.pedsav.com On Facebook here.  Pediatric Associates of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Sure we all love the fresh Christmas smell of those holiday evergreen garlands, wreathes and tree.

But the mold spores and pollen that cling to your holiday evergreens may just be spiking your allergies.

See SouthCoast Health allergist Dr. Wasil Khan‘s health tips here on how to survive the holidays despite your environmental or food allergies.

Yes you can have  a real Christmas tree and handle the holiday party food maze despite your environmental or food sensitivities.  Learn how here.

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The sixth annual Warriors for William 5K and Kids Run in Richmond Hill “ran off” in 2018 as a complete success.

This event is one of the fundraisers for the Warriors for William foundation, established by SouthCoast Health pediatrician Dr. William Webb and his wife Danielle. The foundation raises money for childhood cancer research, a cause dear to the Webb Family’s heart. Their son William passed away shortly after his fourth birthday after battling Stage IV neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer.

You can read more of how this child’s heroic battle with cancer inspired his parents to fight the disease and help others here.

The Webbs sat down with Fox 28 to discuss their passion and development for this fun family annual event. Hear the conversation in the video here. 

SouthCoast Health applauds the efforts from foundations like Warriors for William continue to raise awareness and eventually find a cure for pediatric cancer.

Learn more about the Warriors for William Foundation here. 

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SouthCoast Health Pediatrics locations

Savannah: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Savannah
Eisenhower Drive Medical Center
310 Eisenhower Dr, Bldg 16
912.303.3500

Richmond Hill: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Richmond Hill
St. Joseph’s / Candler Medical Office Park
10055 Ford Ave,Ste 4A
912.527.5352

Rincon: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Rincon
814 Towne Park Dr East
912.826.4866

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Dr. Daniel Osimani, Pooler

Dr. Geoffrey Peters, Hinesville

Dr. Akinniran Abisogun, Hinesville

SouthCoast Health announces that two SouthCoast cardiologists will be seeing patients at new offices.

Dr. Akinniran Abisogun will be the Hinesville office along with Dr. Geoffrey Peters at 455 South Main St., Suite 201.

Dr. Daniel Osimani will be at the Pooler office at 1000 Town Center Blvd., Suite 900 just behind SouthCoast’s Pooler primary care office.

Speak to your primary care physician about a referral to cardiology or call 912.527.5300 for more information about SouthCoast’s cardiology services in the Greater Savannah area.

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SouthCoast Health is proud to announce that their UrgentCare services are expanding!

Check out SouthCoast Health’s many locations and benefits above. Find more info here .

These locations offer non-emergent urgent care style primary care medical services in which adults and kids can receive top-quality services from SouthCoast physicians and nurses but without requiring an appointment.

Emergency room visits usually result in a wait time of more than seven hours. For someone who is sick or hurt, that’s a long time to wait. Fortunately, SouthCoast Health has a solution for non-routine medical needs that do not require a visit to the emergency room.

UrgentCare locations include:

Savannah — Adults (ages 14 & older)
1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1

Richmond Hill — Adults & Kids
89 Interchange Dr

Pooler — Adults (ages 14 & older)
1000 Towne Center Blvd, Suite 701

Hinesville — Adults (ages 14 and over)
Liberty Medical Office Building
455 South Main St. Suite 203

Savannah — Kids
310 Eisenhower Drive, Building 16

Rincon — Kids
814 Towne Park Drive East

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SouthCoast optometrist Dr. Edward Sammons.

SouthCoast ophthalmologist Dr. Stephanie Croll

SouthCoast Health believes in the integration of medical services across multiple specialty areas is key to ensuring a holistic wellness experience for the patient.

One example of the importance of this integration is diabetes and eye care, areas covered at SouthCoast through their Eye Care and Primary Care departments as well as their Diabetic Self-Management program.

Led by Ophthalmologist, Stephanie Croll, M.D., along with Optometrist Edward Sammons (both pictured above), SouthCoast Health’s Eye Care department contributes to the total wellness of their patients.

Learn more here. 

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Physicians like SouthCoast Health endocrinologist Dr. Abby Abisogun are very familiar with the condition of Type 2 Diabetes and the best steps for ensuring patients maintain a good quality of life.

“By far the most patients I see within my department are those with type 2 diabetes,” SouthCoast Health Endocrinologist Dr. Abby Abisogun stated. “I cannot emphasize the importance of diet, weight, and exercise management alongside lifestyle changes for managing this health condition.”

Get Dr. Abisogun’s tips for managing Type 2 Diabetes here. 

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No one ever hopes to become a family caregiver. But it’s a role you and 1.3 million others in Georgia play every day.

No matter how much you love the person you’re caring for, being a caregiver can be a lot to manage.

AARP Family Caregiving is here to help.

Join AARP Family Caregiving and SouthCoast Health this Sat. Nov. 3, 2018, 10AM-2PM in Savannah as they make it easier for you to get answers, help you connect with and learn from other family caregivers, and guide you to useful resources online and close to home.

Click here to RSVP or call 1.877.926.8300.

Family Caregivers Workshop, Savannah
Sat. Nov. 3 2018
10AM-2PM
@ Edel Caregiving Institute
Demere Center
6000 Business Center Dr.
Savannah, GA 31405

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Pooler Pediatric Dentistry  is accepting new patients and you can request an appointment online here or calling (912) 376-9296

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child’s first dental visit should be by age ONE

Dr. Carla G. Stappenbeck @ Pooler Pediatric Dentistry (pictured above) is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with degrees from Harvard University and the University of Maryland and a certificate from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

Pooler Pediatric Dentistry
120 Towne Center Drive, Suite 500
Pooler, GA 31322
912-376-9296
Email: frontdesk@poolerpd.com

Why choose a pediatric dentist versus a general dentist who treats children?

As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Carla has an extra two years of specialized training (residency) after dental school and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years, including those with special health care needs. As a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, she has voluntarily undergone vigorous written and oral exams, which demonstrate specialized knowledge and skill. In order to maintain her certification, she must complete yearly continuing education requirements to stay up-to-date with developments in both technology and patient care.

Dr. Carla is fluent in both English and Spanish (Se Habla Español).

Learn more here.

Stay connected by ‘liking’ Pooler Pediatric Dentistry on Facebook here. 

Pooler Pediatric Dentistry, poolerpd.com, 120 Towne Center Drive, Suite 500 Pooler, 31322, 912-376-9296, email frontdesk@poolerpd.com, On Facebook here.     Pooler Pediatric Dentistry is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Fall means the start of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) season  

Pediatric Associates of Savannah blog focuses on RSV,  which presents as a common cold, and symptoms will include runny nose, mild cough, and low grade fever.

“However, it can be more severe in some cases and leads to about 100,000 hospitalizations a year in the United States and approximately 150,000 deaths worldwide each year,” according to Pediatric Associates of Savannah.

Read how RSV is spread & how to prevent RSV in the complete post here. 

Pediatrics Associates of Savannah locations

Pediatric Associates in Savannah
4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100,
Savannah 31404
912.355.2462

Pediatric Associates of Savannah in Pooler
110 Medical Park Drive
Pooler 31322
912.330.5010

Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Whitemarsh Is.
1001 Memorial Dr
Savannah 31410
912.898.9800

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Dr. Christa L. Jillard, SouthCoast Health Surgery

Yearly mammograms were routine for Savannah mom Kristi Lowenthal since she was 38. She started the annual screenings earlier than most because of a family history of breast cancer.

Lowenthal also had regular check-ups, ate right, and exercised. Eventually, she admits, those yearly mammograms “became very routine, and I always felt like it was an inconvenience.”

But a perennial mammogram likely saved her life.

In February 2017, a decade after receiving her first mammogram, the staff at SouthCoast Health in Savannah Imaging noticed something suspect. After detecting a small lump, the staff scheduled Lowenthal for an outpatient needle biopsy. Due to the awkward location of the lump, the biopsy was unable to take place.

Lowenthal was then referred to SouthCoast Health surgeon Dr. Christa Jillard. The physician’s original plan was to remove some tissue for biopsy. However, once Dr. Jillard began operating, she chose to extract the entire lump. The biopsy came back positive.

“A week before my 49th birthday, I got the call I had breast cancer,” Lowenthal says. “And that’s just one of those calls you think you’re never going to get. …It was shocking, unimaginable, and a lot to take in. So that’s where my journey started.”

Read this Savannah mother’s complete breast cancer success story here. 

Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, an ObGyn or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 18 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Hinesville.

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When Darkus Jenkins noticed a lump in her breast, she was a 36-year-old chemistry professor at Savannah State University who had just stopped breastfeeding her 11-month-old daughter.

The young mother learned she had triple negative breast cancer.

Dr. Elizabeth McIntosh, Savannah OB/GYN

Dr. Christa L. Jillard, SouthCoast Health Surgery

Dr. Elizabeth McIntosh, Jenkins’ OB-GYN, and breast cancer specialist and surgeon, Dr. Christa Jillard – both of SouthCoast Health in Savannah & the Lowcountry – helped Jenkin’s combat her aggressive cancer.

Read this Savannah mother’s complete breast cancer success story here. 

Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, an ObGyn or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 18 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Hinesville.

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