Being Pregnant In This Pandemic

This week’s SouthernMamas.com weekly newspaper column takes a look at what it’s like to be pregnant during this pandemic by sharing a Pooler mom’s story.

Read it here.

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.

Help for Savannah moms of newborns & pregnant moms during COVID-19 pandemic 

Maternal Mental Health Collective of Savannah now offers three ONLINE support groups, all by donation, in addition to offering  therapy services by video or phone.

1. Nurture Community Support: non-judgmental, supportive connection for moms during baby’s first year, with Bridget Cross, LCSW, PMH-C.  This group takes place online Saturdays at noon starting April 4 2020. Learn more here.

2.  Moms Support Group: for all moms struggling to adjust to life in isolation, anxiety during this pandemic, with Brandy Zinn, LPC.  This group takes place Tuesday nights at 7PM starting March 31 2020. Learn more here. 

3. Pregnancy Support group: for women seeking support around managing a pregnancy during a pandemic, with Anne Kuhlke-Lee, LPC. This group will take place online Monday nights at 7PM starting April 6 2020. Learn more here. 

Pediatric Associates of Savannah is now offering telemedicine appointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

These are by appointment. These will occur over a video streaming device, from the convenience of your own home or other location. An appointment is made just like a regular appointment (by calling Pediatrics Associates of Savannah office at 912.355.2462), and a telemedicine appointment is made for a specific time, with a specific doctor.

Any device that has a camera and internet access works in most cases, WIFI is preferred for connection speed. A smartphone or tablet is acceptable.

Learn more here.

Pediatric Associates has discontinued all walk in clinics as of March 19, as long as the COVID-19 threat exists.

Pediatric Associates still offers in-office appointments 365 days a year.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah has offices in Savannah, the Islands and Pooler. Learn more 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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SouthCoast Health allergist Dr. Wasil Khan of SouthCoast Health Department of Allergy and Immunology shares some insider tips to help Savannah-area residents combat allergy symptoms here.

One tip is to watch the pollen count in your area. Begin your day by checking the pollen count via online resources such as Pollen.com and AccuWeather.com

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It’s allergy season.

SouthCoast Health allergy experts give the 101 on allergies in the Savannah area here  including:
how to manage allergy symptoms.
what are the different types of pollen
how to avoid allergies

Learn more here.

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March is National Nutrition Month. So the SouthCoast Health nutritionist team is offering advice to those trying to live a healthier lifestyle, bite by bite.

When asked about what two to three changes people should make in order to be healthier, SouthCoast Health’s nutritionist team immediately thought of how to approach eating your fruits and vegetables. Being more mindful of not only how many fruits and vegetables you eat in a day, but the way they’re prepared is important. Not only are most Americans not reaching their recommended daily intake, they’re also consuming vegetables that are prepared in unhealthy ways, such as being covered in sauces, excessive seasoning, or fried, which adds unwanted calories and saturated fat.

Learn more here.

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We all know the importance of good sleep when it comes to good health. But what do you do when you suffer from sleep problems?

SouthCoast Health has a sleep department that offers help with a variety of common sleep problems including insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea and more.

“Sleep is the body’s way of resetting after all the work it has done throughout the day, so there are many health issues that can be caused by poor sleeping habits,” said Dr. Victor Rosenfeld, Director of SouthCoast Health’s Sleep Department. “Because of this connection, sleep is an important part of providing our patients with holistic health services and recommendations.”

Learn more here. 

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Pediatrician searching in the Savannah or Pooler area?

Coastal Pediatrics has offices in Savannah & Pooler. Learn more about Coastal Pediatrics here.

Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322

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Could My Child Be Dyslexic?

Research shows that 8 to 10 percent of American children under 18 years of age have some type of learning disability.

Children with learning disabilities are as smart or smarter than their peers, but they may have difficulty reading, writing, spelling, reasoning, recalling and/or organizing information if left to figure things out by themselves or if taught in conventional ways. Psychoeducational or neuropsychological evaluations can reveal whether or not a specific learning disability, ADHD, anxiety or depression is affecting your child’s academic performance.

If you are interested in services or want more information, please call Savannah Educational Consultants at 912-238-9552.

Savannah Educational Consultants
130 Tibet Ave., Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406

Find on Facebook here.

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SouthCoast Health Allergist Dr. Wasil Khan

Why does a cat or spring pollen makes you sneeze and congested while others around you seem to have no trouble?

The answer is related to the fact that an allergy is an immune system disorder.

SouthCoast Health Allergy / Immunology Department offers the most current, accurate, and complete services available in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of allergies (environmental, food, medication, insect sting), asthma, allergic skin disorders, and immunologic disorders including primary immunodeficiencies.

SouthCoast Health Allergist Dr. Wasil Khan said at SouthCoast Health Allergy / Immunology treats allergic disorders, asthma, and primary immune system deficiencies

Learn more here. 

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The leading cause of death is heart disease. Sometimes, there may be no symptoms until it is too late; when a person with the disease has a heart attack. The American Heart Association says that about every 40 seconds, someone will have a heart attack.

SouthCoast Health experts offer tips here on how to keep your health healthy.

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Pediatrician searching in the Savannah or Pooler area?

The above is a review of Coastal Pediatrics, which has offices in Savannah & Pooler. Learn more about Coastal Pediatrics here.

Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322

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Summer 2020 enrollment is now open for Camp Kudzu, a nonprofit organization serving children and teens living with type 1 diabetes.

Day-to-day diabetes management requires the entire family, from checking blood sugar, counting carbohydrates, dosing insulin and adjusting for physical activity. Camp Kudzu supports over 840 children, teens, and families by providing camping experiences and educational opportunities at various camps in Georgia.

Camp Kudzu hosts four week-long overnight summer camp sessions for children ages 8-17. During summer sessions, campers enjoy a wide variety of traditional summer camp activities with diabetes education integrated throughout the course of each day.  Counselors and clinicians provide medical supervision and teach campers new diabetes management skills and lessons. Campers gain a sense of community and independence as they learn and have fun with other children who have type 1 diabetes.

Learn more or register online here. 

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SouthCoast Health experts have active ideas you and your sweetheart can do this weekend in Savannah to make up for those Valentine’s romantic dinners and chocolates.

See their active outings list here to do after your Valentine’s indulgences.

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Free mindful self-compassion workshops are being offered to the public in Savannah starting this month.

The first free workshop will be Wed., Feb. 26, 9AM-4PM at Chatham County DFCS. Find registration information and the schedule of all the free mindful self-compassion workshops offered through Oct. 28 here.

These trainings help participants learn fundamental concepts and skills in mindfulness and self-compassion. Workshops are a program of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and organized by Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council, Inc.

Open to all residents including educators, law enforcement, medical and behavioral health providers, caregivers, students and community members.

Learn more about the benefits of the workshops – especially to educators – in our newspaper column here.

Thanks to funding from Chatham County, the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services and Pitulloch Foundation, and in partnership with Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition and Gateway Community Service Board, organizers are able to bring this resource to our residents and schools at no cost to them

Register online here.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9AM-4PM at Chatham County DFCS
Wednesday, April 29, 9AM-4PM at Chatham County DFCS
Wednesday, June 24, 9AM-4PM at Chatham County DFCS
Wednesday, Aug. 26 9AM-4PM at Chatham County DFCS
Wednesday, Oct. 28 9AM-4PM at Chatham County DFCS

Your typical to-do list: Get to work, spend time with your family, be as productive as possible, cook a good dinner, clean up the house, de-stress, and, if you’re lucky, squeeze in time to work out.

“For so many people, and Americans especially, the last piece in that long list of daily to-dos often gets overlooked,” SouthCoast Health General Physician Dr. Leslie Sizemore stated. “But keeping everything in our life running the way we want involves being kind to our bodies and keeping ourselves as healthy as possible. As easy as it is to skip working out and eating healthy, it can have negative effects on us in the long run.”

Find tips here on to how to strike a balance between work and life that includes developing healthy habits.

Soar into the new decade at Be Well Hilton Head – a wellness festival like no other on America’s Favorite Island.

Be Well Hilton Head is guided runs, oysters, cocktails, meditation, beach biking, natural wines, and more. It’s an entire Wellness Weekend – Well Played. This inaugural Be Well Hilton Head event will be Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2020.

Tickets are on sale now to over 20 invigorating activities including career coaching, basics of meditation, food & beverage experiences, and fitness classes. Find a full list of events here.

Make it a beach getaway with a special Be Well Room Rate or VIP Package at The Westin, and you’ll be at the center of all the festival action.

Click on the links below for more information.

Accommodations

Tickets

General Information

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In order to be as involved as possible in your own health by being an informed patient, it’s good to learn what laboratory services are and why you might need them.

The SouthCoast Health Clinical Laboratory plays an active and key role in assisting their physicians to diagnose medical problems and manage the overall health care of their patients. The satellite laboratories and phlebotomy services located in each of SouthCoast Health primary care offices supplement their main full-service laboratory in Savannah.

Learn more about SouthCoast Health laboratory services here. 

If you would like to schedule an appointment with any of SouthCoast Health’s 120 healthcare professionals that cover more than 20 specialties and services, then click here or call 912-691-3600.

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Different plant species begin pollinating at different times of the year, with some trees starting as early as late January in our area. By late February, tree pollination here is in full swing, according to SouthCoast Health Allergy Department in Savannah.

For those who have developed an allergy to pollen, pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, itching of the eyes and upper airway, and even chest tightness with shortness of breath.

Do you have such allergies? Determining whether allergies are playing a role in producing symptoms is best accomplished by visiting an allergist who is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology

Learn more here. 

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Pediatrician searching in the Savannah or Pooler area?

The above is a review of Coastal Pediatrics, which has offices in Savannah & Pooler. Learn more about Coastal Pediatrics here.

Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322

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When kids enter the doors @ Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah , they can’t keep still.

Their natural instinct is to climb, swing, and explore.

For Hyperformance Athletics’ 1st – 5th grade classes, kids spend time hanging, jumping, and yes, going upside down. While it looks like play, they are developing movement patterns that pay off later in sports. They are building stamina and confidence.

Come see how Hyperformance Athletics makes fitness fun!

2020 class times are:

Mondays 3:30 -4:15PM
Wednesdays 3:30-4:15PM
Saturdays 10:15-11AM

First class is free.  Mom or Dad, you will need to fill out a waiver first, some come early!

(Ask about Hyperformance Athletics teen sports performance classes too!)

New Hyperformance Athletics location:
7805 Abercorn St.Ste 14E (White Bluff side)
Savannah, Georgia 3140

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Screen addiction isn’t just affecting our brains, it’s also affecting our bodies, says SouthCoast Health Physical Therapist Lisa Bettio.

“More and more people are coming to see physical therapists with neck pains, tendonitis of the hand, and bad posture,” Bettio stated. “The number one culprit of this is our daily use of cell phones and technology.”

Other negative side effects include: iHunch, iPosture, Text Neck, Texting Claw or Cell Phone Elbow.

There are a few simple solutions to help fight against those negative side effects. Learn more here. 

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With 32 million Americans having food allergies including 5.6 million children under the age of 18, the question of “do I have a food allergy” is a concerning reality many people have to face.

“Reactions to food allergens can range per person,” SouthCoast Health Allergist Dr. Wasil Khan stated. “From something simple like sneezing and coughing to more serious reactions like, hives, swelling, and even blood pressure changes leading to unconsciousness and death from anaphylaxis. The best step for anyone who thinks they might have a food allergy is to see an allergist like me.”

If you’re asking yourself if you or your child has a food allergy,  learn more here.

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SouthCoast Health physician  Dr. Regina B. Dandy offers tips on how to make healthy New Year’s resolutions that you will actually keep here.

“We see a lot of patients asking questions about improving their overall health through lifestyle changes this time of year,” said SouthCoast Health physician Dr. Regina B. Dandy. “It’s really a great thing that so many people take the New Year mark as a time to think about their overall wellness and what they can do to improve, but the tricky part is actually changing your personal health habits.”

SouthCoast Health offers a wide array of services that can help you get there, including primary care physicians, nutritionists, physical therapists, diabetic counseling services, and more.

Learn more here.

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