Pre-registration is encouraged for the annual 4-mile Turkey Trot presented by SouthCoast Health, Savannah

Join United Way of the Coastal Empire on Thanksgiving morning (Thurs. Nov. 23 2023) at Daffin Park in Savannah for the 15th Annual Turket Trot. Come as you are or in a Thanksgiving themed-costume and hit the 4-mile course.

Register online here.

The race route starts at Daffin Park in Savannah, loops through Arsdley Park neighborhood and ends up back at Daffin Park. Participants are invited to a post-race awards ceremony. No rollerblades please. Pets are permitted only with participants and on a leash. Strollers are welcome.

8AM Kids K (.62 miles, ages 10 & younger) Kids K race bibs will be available on-site at the main tent area, day-of. Complimentary.

8:15AM Diaper Dash (35 yards/.02 mile, ages 3 & younger. Complimentary.

8:30AM 4-mile run/walk

Packet Pickup: Wed. Nov. 22 2023, 10AM-6PM, Fleet Feet Sports, 3405 Waters Ave., Savannah or on race day @ Daffin Park.

Overall awards

Top 3 overall male and female

*Top 3 male and female in each age group

*Additional awards: largest family, runner from farthest away, most senior, most junior, best costume

Awards will be presented following tabulations @ Daffin Park.

Online pre-registration will close Wed. Nov. 22 @ 9PM. Pre-registration is encouraged.

On-site registration will be available on race morning from 7-8:30AM.

Questions. Learn more here.

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SouthCoast Health Dietetic Counselor Rebekah Laurance

SouthCoast Health Dietetic Counselor Rebekah Laurance shares her favorite healthy holiday recipes.

Recipes include Salad with vinaigrette dressing; salad; healthier collard greens; whipped sweet potatoes with crumbly pecan topping.

Find SouthCoast Health dietician’s favorite holiday recipes here.

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Flu shots @ SouthCoast Health, Savannah

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.

Details here.

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.)

Adult Flu Vaccination Clinic

Savannah

For ages 14+

1326 Eisenhower Drive, Bldg 1

Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-Noon

SCHEDULE FLU SHOT

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Wanna chase a unicorn?

Here is your chance, and all for a good cause.

Fleet Feet Savannah/Pooler is partnering with Honor and Grace Tattoo to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) with a Catching A Unicorn 5K in Savannah, 1-4PM Sun. Nov. 12 2023.

In the type 1 diabetes community, “catching a unicorn” refers to the “magical” moment when you get a blood sugar reading of exactly 100 on your meter and/or continuous glucose monitor.

This family-friendly fun run will start at Fleet Feet Savannah (3405 Waters Avenue). Runners will chase our mystery runner, dressed as a unicorn, thru a local neighborhood route.

Following the run, stay for an afternoon of fun: food trucks, music, tie-dye race shirts, and dunk tank

Sign up online here.

The overall death rate from #BreastCancer has decreased since 2013, likely because of treatment advances and earlier detection through screening.

This #BreastCancerAwareness Month, call (912) 691-4200 to schedule your mammogram.

SouthCoast Health shares here what you can expect at your yearly mammogram.

SouthCoast Health simple steps for an easy procedure include:

Keep Your Underarms Au Natural

Avoid Scheduling During Your Period

Tips for a Quick Appointment

Manage Your Fears

Results

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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Free Community Wellness Walks

Come walk to get outside and reap all the wellness benefits of walking in nature.

Bring the kids, bring the dog, bring your mom…just come!

A nature activity (scavenger hunt/hike) will be provided to anyone who would like to partake.

Free Community Wellness Walk

Fri. Nov. 3 2023: Wellness Walk 10AM Skidaway Island State Park ($5 park entrance fee)

Fri. Dec. 15 2023: Wellness Walk 10AM McQueen Island Trail

Learn more here.

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. 

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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Flu Shots @ SouthCoast Health, Savannah

Many SouthCoast Health locations are offering flu shots.

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.

Learn more here.

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SouthCoast Health on genetic testing & ovarian cancer

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

Learn more here.

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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Coastal Pediatrics has offices in Savannah & Pooler

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.

Check out the patient review above.

Learn more 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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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:

1. Allergist/ Immunologist  – Wasil Khan, M.D., Ph. D. (runner-up)
2. Cardiologist –  Roy D. Flood, Jr. M.D., FACC (runner-up)
3. Critical Care Specialist/Intensivist – Nizar S. Eskandar, M.D., FACP, CMCM (winner)
4. Family Medicine/General Practitioner – Christopher J. Oldfield, M.D. (runner-up)
5. Foot & Ankle Physician –  Craig K. Skalla, D.P.M. (winner)
6. General Surgeon – Jeffrey S. Mandel, M.D., FACS (winner)
7. Infectious Disease Specialist –  Nenad Avramovski, M.D. (runner-up)
8. Doctor of Internal Medicine – Misal Patel, M.D. – (runner-up)
9. Nephrologist – Nizar S. Eskandar, M.D., FACP, CMCM (winner)
10. Nutritionist – Rebekah M. Laurance, RD (runner-up)
11. Optometrist – Edward D. Sammons, O.D. (runner-up)
12. Osteopathic Physician – Regina B. Dandy, D.O. (runner-up)

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 Dr. Christopher Rogers of Pediatric Associates of Savannah on being named Best Pediatrician by the readers of Pooler Magazine.

 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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Coastal Pediatrics in Savannah & Pooler

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.

Learn more 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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Pediatric Associates of Savannah

Congratulations to Pediatric Associates of Savannah on another “Best of Savannah” honor, for best pediatrician by the readers of Savannah Magazine.

New to the area & in need of a pediatrician? 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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Effigham Health System Foundation will host the 1st Annual Soul to Sole Breast Cancer Awareness Walk & 5K on Sat. Oct. 14 2023.

Get ready for a fun time celebrating those we love.

Sign up using the QR Code above or online here.

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New Effingham Pediatric Center is now open in Springfield

Call the new Effingham Pediatrics Center for a wellness visit as your child returns to school. Located at 520 W 3rd Street in Springfield.

Effingham Pediatrics is located at the intersection of Hwy 21 & West 3rd St. in Springfield.

NOW OPEN & seeing patients!

Learn more here.

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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

SouthCoast Health on when to seek treatment for your psoriasis

You don’t have to live with psoriasis.

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.

If you’ve noticed any of these psoriasis signs or concerns, or would like more counsel on issues to look for, call SouthCoast Health at 912-691-3600 to arrange a consultation.

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Pediatric Associates of Savannah has locations in Savannah & Pooler

Congratulations Pediatric Associates of Savannah on being named Best Pediatric Clinic by the Savannah Morning News & SavannahNow.com readers poll.

This is the FIFTH year in a row Pediatric Associates of Savannah has been named best Savannah pediatrician in this survey.

Pediatric Associates 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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Coastal Pediatrics has offices in Savannah & Pooler

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.

Learn more 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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SouthCoast Health’s Nurse Practitioner Lactation Specialist Haley Dickerson wants to change the fact that only 29 percent of babies are breastfed during their first 12 months.

“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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Congratulations to SouthCoast Health.

The Savannah Morning News has announced its annual “Best of the Coastal Empire Community’s Choice Awards” for 2023. The contest calls for the local community to nominate and vote for their favorite companies in more than 160 categories.

SouthCoast Health was honored in three categories related to the Beauty & Health field.

SouthCoast Health was recognized in the following categories:

1. Family Practice – SouthCoast Health Family Medicine (winner)
2. Allergy Clinic – SouthCoast Health Allergy and Asthma (finalist)
3. Pediatric Clinic – SouthCoast Health Pediatrics (finalist)

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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Back to School Sleep Tips from Coastal Pediatrics

Coastal Pediatrics experts say not to wait until the night before school starts to begin the shift to an earlier bedtime.

Start now with the above Back to School Sleep Tips for Kids

Coastal Pediatrics has offices in Savannah & Pooler.

Learn more 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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Teddy bear clinic & more wellness-themed kids’ activities @ annual Healthy Me! event

Save the date for the Healthy Me! event, Sat. August 12 2023, 10AM – 1PM @ Savannah Children’s Museum for this fun day of educating our children about healthy living, while showcasing immersive wellness programs and a great roster of community partners.

Event partners include Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, TRIBE Savannah, Georgia Bikes, Memorial Health, and Soccer Shots!

Mercer Medical School will host a teddy bear clinic where children can bring stuffed animals for a wellness checkup. Savannah Children’s Museum educators will lead health and wellness-themed activities throughout the day.

This event is sponsored by Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry and Memorial Health Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital.

This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members and visitors who receive EBT/SNAP/WIC benefits as part of CHS All In. Find info on how to become a CHS member here.

Purchase Savannah Children’s Museum admission tickets here.

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New Effingham Pediatric Center is now open in Springfield

Call the new Effingham Pediatrics Center for a wellness visit as your child returns to school. Located at 520 W 3rd Street in Springfield.

Effingham Pediatrics is located at the intersection of Hwy 21 & West 3rd St. in Springfield.

NOW OPEN & seeing patients!

Learn more here.

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