The good news is the answer to this question is yes! You can still go outside and enjoy the fresh air, as long as you follow safety guidelines. In fact, many health experts recommend it. Going outside means you’re getting a break from being stuck in quarantine and soaking in some much-needed vitamin D.
But, if you do plan to go outside, make sure to follow these safety tips:
Since the coronavirus is spread through droplets made through actions such as coughing or sneezing, it’s best to still wear a mask if you plan to go outside. This will protect you from those droplets.
It’s best to keep up social distancing measures. Still plan to keep about six feet away from everyone around you. The good news is that it’s easier to do this while exploring outside versus being stuck in close corridors inside.
If you are in the high-risk category, unfortunately for you it is best to stay indoors still, unless you plan to sit outside or walk around in your own yard where you know no one else will enter.
The final conscious is: yes. It’s safe to go outside during the coronavirus pandemic. Make sure to follow the guidelines above.
Any more questions about the coronavirus pandemic? The experts at SouthCoast Health can help. Click here to schedule an appointment or call at 912-691-3600.
If you would like to join the Coastal Pediatrics practice, but are unsure if they are participating providers with your insurance, check their list of accepted insurances here.
If you do not see your insurance on their list, please contact their office and check with the receptionist to see if they accept your insurance before making an appointment.
If you already know that Coastal Pediatrics accepts your insurance and you would like to make a new patient appointment, please call 912-353-7744 to schedule the appointment.
Summer is an ideal time to schedule a pediatrics appointment to complete a yearly check-up.
SouthCoast Health pediatric experts say annual wellness exams are critical in maintaining the health and happiness of your child, and knocking these out at the beginning of the summer versus at the end avoids many potential problems.
SouthCoast Health facilities have taken precautions to keep their offices safe for patient visits, said SouthCoast Health Pediatrician Dr. David Mozer.
“Our offices become so hectic at the end of the summer when school is about to begin again. Because of this we always encourage parents to bring their kids in at the beginning of the summer to avoid the back to school rush,” Dr. Mozer said. “This also ensures the child and parent have more quality time with their pediatrician and gives parents peace of mind through summer months usually filled with lots of travel.”
Still not convinced to schedule an early-summer pediatrics wellness visit?
Low Country Counseling in Savannah offers four new coping skills for relief from anxiety here.
As Low Country Counseling therapists point out: “Anxiety takes many forms: racing thoughts, dread, excessive worry, panic, and loss of sleep. For some, it can even manifest physically by impacting the GI tract. Once anxiety strikes, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless.”
If you or a loved one is in need of support, Low Country Counseling offers specialized therapy for Individuals, Moms, Couples, Families, and Teens. Contact Low Country Counseling for any questions you need answered or to schedule an appointment. Help is available. You are not alone!
A message from SouthCoast Health in Savannah: If you have a chronic condition that requires routine checks and you have not seen your physician as prescribed, please contact your physician’s office as soon as possible.
SouthCoast Health has seen a drastic decrease of patient visits for chronic care management. Patients with conditions such as diabetes, COPD, heart failure and hypertension are choosing to put off their scheduled or routine visits with their physicians.
SouthCoast Health has taken precautions to keep their offices safe for patient visits. Additionally, SouthCoast Health is happy to offer virtual visits when possible.
Kristin Broderick @ Low Country Counseling in Savannah offers therapy for adolescents and adults. Kristin specializes in substance use issues as well as concerns regarding body image, food, and eating patterns. She has extensive experience working with clients who also have mental health issues such as bipolar, anxiety, and depression.
Kristin has a passion for working with survivors of sexual trauma. She has supported her community through rape crisis volunteer work. She utilizes a person-centered orientation to best provide care and connect therapeutically with others.
Contact Low Country Counseling for any questions you need answered or to schedule an appointment. Help is available. You are not alone.
Understanding eating disorders can be an important step in helping yourself or a loved one who struggles with body image and their relationship with food.
Therapists @ Low Country Counseling explain here what an eating disorder is and the four types of eating disorders.
Eating Disorders are treatable. If you worry about your relationship with food, REACH OUT! Connection is the key to healing. Recovery is possible.
If you or a loved one is in need of support, Low Country Counseling offers specialized therapy for individuals, moms, couples, families, and teens. Contact Low Country Counseling for any questions or to schedule an appointment. Help is available.
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Madeleine Shaver @ Low Country Counseling in Savannah works in a private practice setting specializing in eating disorders and chemical dependency.
Treatment focus also includes resolving underlying trauma and subsequent codependency issues. She provides psychotherapy for those seeking a new way to live in recovery in these identified areas.
General therapeutic services are also addressed- primarily coping strategies for mood disorders, anxiety or OCD, stress management, unwanted chaos, or building supportive relationships.
Her practice offers group therapy for women with problematic over-eating patterns. She has a passion for helping others understand themselves, their relationships with loved ones, and finding freedom through recovery.
Learn more about Savannah therapist Madeline Shaver here.
If you or a loved one is in need of support, Low Country Counseling offers specialized therapy for individuals, moms, couples, families, and teens. Contact Low Country Counseling for any questions or to schedule an appointment. Help is available.
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SouthCoast Health Family Physician Dr. William Knight
If you’ve got things to do and places to be, having a cold can be one of the worst things for your productivity levels.
“Not only is a cold common, but it can also be really annoying to experience,” SouthCoast Health Family Physician Dr. William Knight said. “While you may not feel your best with a cold, you could be, in theory, feeling fine enough to be stressed out about falling behind on your goals. But having a stuffy nose or watery eyes may decrease your productivity. We often see patients desperate for some sort of relief so they can get back on their feet as quickly as possible.”
Find tips here on how to keep yourself going even with a cold.
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Therapists @ Low Country Counseling share how pain – all forms of pain, including emotional, mental and spiritual – can be beneficial. Find out how here.
Coastal Pediatrics in Savannah staff had noticed more than usual timid and reluctant faces on their patients recently during visits.
They know it can be intimidating for your little one to have to interact with someone wearing a mask. So they posted photos of their physicians and nurse practitioners with and without their masks and suggested that parents take a moment to share the posted photos with them and let them see some of their favorite masked pediatricians or NPs.
See all the Coastal Pediatrics pediatrician and NP masked & unmasked photos here.
SouthCoast Health Family Medicine Physician Dr. Leslie Sizemore and her patient were recently featured in articles for the Savannah Morning News and Bluffton Today on May 2 and May 3, respectively. These articles called attention to the increase in telemedicine exams amid social distancing constraints due to the coronavirus pandemic.
SouthCoast Health had the needed telemedicine technology to implement Virtual Visits services, a medical visit without coming into the provider’s office. Some SouthCoast Health physicians already offered this opportunity and they worked to add their remaining SouthCoast Health providers to the roster to offer this service with the outbreak of COVID-19.
Brandy Zinn @ Low Country Counseling in Savannah provides individual, couples, and family therapy.
She specializes in treating children and adolescents. Additionally, she also specializes in Maternal Mental Health.
Brandy has a passion for helping couples and families develop healthy dynamics. She encourages others to foster nurturing bonds and to enhance communication. She provides skills training and guidance through the journey of parenting and navigating life transitions. Her practice addresses couples and familial stressors, mood disorders and anxiety, child and adolescent services, as well as prenatal and postpartum support.
Contact Low Country Counseling for any questions you need answered or to schedule an appointment. Help is available. You are not alone.
SouthCoast Health has transitioned many of its patient appointments online.
Dr. Watson explains the benefits of utilizing SouthCoast Health’s Virtual Visits service to help maintain social distancing due to the coronavirus.
A virtual visit is a good screening tool for healthcare providers to decide if you are suffering from common conditions such as allergies or a cold. It can also be used to determine if you are showing symptoms for COVID-19 and need to get testing.
Coastal Pediatrics in Savannah is now offering virtual visits for existing patients in addition to in-person visits.
What is a telemedicine visit?
Telemedicine, or a “virtual visit”, is a consultation with one of Coastal Pediatrics physicians via video conferencing. This option is convenient, allows your child to be seen without coming into the Coastal Pediatrics office, and provides care by your regular pediatrician (who knows your child’s full history and has access to their medical chart).
* Real-time, fully interactive, telemedicine visit with a provider for many healthcare needs or concerns.
* Use your current mobile device, or computer, with a good audio and video connection.
* Call Coastal Pediatrics office as you normally would at 912-353-7744 to schedule an appointment and let them know that you are interested in a telemedicine visit.
Low Country Counseling: Caring Therapists and Counseling Services for Savannah and the Low Country
Low Country Counseling’s core purpose is to provide well-rounded and compassionate care for those seeking therapeutic services and personal guidance for themselves or for their loved ones. They support individuals, couples, and families in achieving hope and healing.
SouthCoast Health now offers virtual visits to existing patients. The practice’s offices also remain open for in-person patient visits.
Virtual visits, also known as telemedicine, allow physicians to consult with patients remotely using a device such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. For more information, please click here to learn how to schedule a virtual visit.
Virtual visits and telemedicine are covered by most insurance plans including Medicare.
In the column, Brandy Zinn, a licensed professional counselor at Low Country Counseling and part of The Maternal Mental Health Collective of Savannah, shares three online Savannah support groups for moms. Find meeting details here.
• A group for expectant women who are seeking support around managing a pregnancy during this pandemic. Online at 7 p.m. Mondays starting Monday, April 6.
• A group for new moms seeking connection during baby’s first year. Online at noon Saturdays starting Saturday, April 4.
• A group for moms struggling to adjust to isolation, anxiety, and all of the changes that have come with this pandemic. Online at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, which started last Tuesday, March 31.
