Does your baby need treatment for flat spots, unevenness or differences between sides?
Pediatrix® Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah offers a comprehensive evaluation of your baby’s head shape. The team will listen to your concerns and work with you to develop a treatment plan specific to your baby’s unique needs.
Using FDA-approved STARscannerTM and SmartSoc® technologies enables us to quickly, safely and easily capture a 3D surface scan of your baby’s head. With your baby’s comfort in mind, we use STARband, the world’s most prescribed cranial-remodeling orthosis (helmet), and other advanced cranial-remolding products to achieve the most desirable results.
Pediatrix Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah’s custom-made cranial-remolding helmets gently conform to your baby’s head, providing a comfortable fit while allowing the skull to grow and reshape.
Learn more about the Pediatrix Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah cranial remolding orthosis program here.
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Effects of dry, cold winter weather are even more pronounced in children, who have thinner, more sensitive skin than adults.
Find tips from SouthCoast Health here on how to keep your kids from having Itchy and irritated skin during winter.
Skin care is an important aspect of children’s wellness, but it’s only one part of comprehensive pediatric care.
For a provider who cares for your child in a welcoming environment, turn to SouthCoast Health. SouthCoast Health’s pediatric walk-in clinics conveniently offer urgent care for your little one when they need it most. Review SouthCoast Health’s full list of pediatric services, or call 912-691-3600 for appointments.
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Flu season, also known as influenza season, starts in the fall and continues into spring every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone over the age of 6 months to get a yearly flu shot to prevent influenza or experience less severe flu symptoms.
It’s important to get a flu vaccination for protection while COVID-19 continues to spread. Less people with the flu will help reduce the burden on our local health care providers during the coronavirus pandemic and influenza season.
Many SouthCoast Health locations are offering flu shots. To schedule at your provider’s office, call the office to make an appointment for the flu vaccination. Patients can also save time by clicking on the link below to schedule a flu shot online at our main Savannah campus. (Walk-ins and new patients are accepted.)
Regular screenings are one of the best ways to combat cancer — especially breast cancer. SouthCoast Health experienced technicians will do everything possible to keep you comfortable. Schedule your next (or first!) mammogram with by calling 912-691-4200.
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Despite the fact that mental health disorders are one of the most common diseases among children, the idea of mental health advocacy for our children is still pretty rare.
Read here how Dr. Keith Seibert and his wife, Dr. Heather Seibert, both pediatric advocates at SouthCoast Health in Richmond Hill, helped one 11-year-old girl who was struggling with mental illness including anxiety and ADHD. Learn more here.
Patients’ can call their provider’s office to schedule an appointment, or visit SouthCoast Health’s main Savannah campus. The main Savannah campus accepts walk-ins and new patients.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone over the age of 6 months to get a yearly flu shot to prevent influenza or experience less severe flu symptoms.
We can now be tested for genetic factors that could indicate if we have an increased risk of certain cancers including hard-to-treat cancers like ovarian cancer, allowing us to take a proactive approach.
SouthCoast Health experts share info on genetic testing and ovarian cancer here – including who should be tested for ovarian cancer.
Candidacy for genetic testing for ovarian cancer risk is determined on a patient-by-patient basis. Aside from having a family history of ovarian cancer, other factors that may make you a candidate for testing include:
*Being diagnosed with at least two other types of cancer
*Having a relative with a known BRCA1 or BRCA2 variant
*Having Lynch syndrome, an inherited condition that increases ovarian cancer risk
*Being of Ashkenazi (or Eastern European) Jewish descent, as genetic variants are common among this population
In addition to preventive care such as physicals and vaccinations, SouthCoast Health also offers specialized care including lab services and imaging. See their full list of care services online or call 912-691-3600 to schedule an appointment.
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Savannah Magazine has announced its annual “Best of Savannah” winners and runner-ups for this year. SouthCoast Health was honored in 12 categories related to the healthcare/ medical field and was featured in Savannah Magazine’s September/October 2023 issue.
Savannah Magazine conducts a yearly poll to name the city’s most influential people and ideas. The magazine emphasizes that “only reader votes” determine the winners and that votes are limited to one per person.
SouthCoast Health winners and runner-ups were recognized in the following categories:
Congratulations to SouthCoast Health 2023 “Best of Savannah” honorees! From pediatrics to geriatrics, from sore throats to surgery, from well visits to urgent care, and everything in between, SouthCoast Health is your partner for better living.
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Congratulations to Coastal Pediatrics’ Dr. Dudley Stone, Jessica Glover, and Punam Sheth for being named the “Best of Savannah 2023” from Savannah Magazine.
Best Pediatrician Runner Up: Dr. Dudley Stone Best Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Jessica Glover Best Nurse (NP) Runner Up: Punam Sheth
If you’re looking for a pediatrician, give Coastal Pediatrics a call: 912.353.7744
They’d love to have the opportunity to show you around their Savannah & Pooler offices and provide care for your family.
Parents are invited to attend this free Savannah event to explore the benefits of healthy eating & wellness in children
Join Greenbriar Children’s Center to explore the benefits of healthy eating and wellness in children, from birth to age five. This fun-filled morning takes place inside Savannah Tech’s Eckburg Auditorium on Sat. Sept. 9, 9AM-12PM
Highlights of the day include a panel discussion from a variety of nutritional and health experts, Q&A session, vital health assessment, kid’s play area, and the chance to speak individually with panelists. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a variety of healthy snack options, as well as visit with various wellness-related vendors.
RSVP is not required but encouraged. RSVP here. Partners for the event include Forsyth Farmer’s Market, Georgia Department of Early Care & Learning, Healthy Savannah, and others.
FREE & open to the public.
Where: Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Road Savannah, GA 31405
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that results in a rapid buildup of your skin cells, causing frustrating and disruptive irritation. It can occur in various forms, and on different areas of your body. Fortunately, there are psoriasis treatments available, and your health care provider can help.
“Breastfeeding is a natural thing, but it doesn’t come natural to everyone,” Dickerson explained. “I can even speak from personal experience. I didn’t breastfeed my first child, because I had no experience in doing so. But when I became a nurse practitioner with SouthCoast Health and started working with our lactation consultants, I was able to successfully breastfeed my second child. The same can happen for any mom who has the right guidance.”
To help guide mothers who are considering breastfeeding, Dickerson answers questions commonly asked in her practice. See the Q&A here.
If you have any other questions about breastfeeding or if you’d like to meet with one of SouthCoast Health’s talented and qualified lactation specialties, call SouthCoast Health’s Richmond Hill pediatric office today at 912-527-5352.
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SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 18 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Hilton Head, Hinesville, and Statesboro.
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Below is a guest post for SouthernMamas.com by Kathryn Drury Wagner with the nonprofit BeSMART
When preparing for playdates and sleepovers for the kids, you’ve prepped for these with conversations like, “should he bring a sleeping bag?” or “please have her bring a swimsuit.” There’s another important topic to consider—talking about secure firearm storage. That’s because firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the U.S. But these tragedies are preventable, and it’s more important than ever for families to talk about secure firearm storage.
I get it. It can feel super uncomfortable to talk about this. But hey, your kids’ safety is your business. Just like you’d ask about other safety stuff—like whether a family has a cat (pack that Claritin!) or if an adult will be home during a teen’s party—you can and should ask about how guns are stored. (The gold standard for secure storage is to keep all guns unloaded, locked up, and separate from ammunition.)
So how do we talk about this without feeling weird? Alot of moms find that texting makes this conversation so much less awkward. Here are some examples of what you could say:
“Before I drop my son off, I just wanted to check to see if you have pets? And also ask if you have firearms in your house and confirm how they are stored. I want to make sure he knows your safety rules.”
Or,
“I know my daughter hasn’t been to your home before and I do like to ask a few safety questions. She is skittish around dogs, do you have any? Also, do you own any firearms, and if so, how are they stored? She doesn’t have any allergies. Thanks so much.”
If you own a firearm, you could say:
“Hi! We just got a new puppy—I wanted to flag in case there were any allergies. Also, I wanted to let you know that we hunt in the fall, but our guns are stored securely, unloaded, locked, with the ammunition stored separately. Can’t wait to see you!”
If your child is a teen:
“Hey, excited the kids are getting together. I know that they’ve hung out a lot, but my daughter has never been over to your house so I want to confirm a couple of things: Will an adult be at the house the whole time? I heard a story on the news that made me realize I should always ask this—do you have any firearms, and if so, how are they stored? Also, do you need me to pick her up or can you give her a ride home?”
For teenage babysitters:
Ask your teen if they would like to take the lead on asking, or if they would like you to ask on their behalf. Sample texts could be:
[From a teen] “I’m confirming 7 p.m. on Saturday. Let me know if the kids want me to bring some games? Also, my parents wanted me to ask if there are any unsecured guns in the home? Thanks!”
[Or from you] “We’re excited to have Harper babysit your twins on Saturday. I heard a story on the news that made me realize I should always ask this—do you have any firearms, and if so, how are they stored? Also, do you need me to pick her up or can you give her a ride home?”
Safer kids, safer communities
After you text a few of these conversations, it becomes much more natural. And it’s so worth it, because we can never make assumptions when a child’s safety is at stake.
Want more resources? Check out the nonprofit BeSMART.
Best Pediatrician Runner Up: Dr. Dudley Stone
