SouthCoast Health women’s health experts on when to schedule your colonoscopy, mammogram & more

To celebrate National Women’s Health Month, SouthCoast Health is sharing some tips and body changes women should discuss with their health care providers for each decade of their lives.

While no two women are exactly the same, it’s important to be aware of how the body changes for each stage of a woman’s life.

See the tips and body changes here.

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SouthCoast Health: What to do if your child fears pediatrician visits

Half of parents say their preschoolers are afraid of doctors’ visits, and one-fifth of parents say they struggle to speak with providers because their children get so upset.

SouthCoast Health medical experts offer tips here on how to help including: explain what to expect: validate your child’s feelings; use make-believe play: and lead by example.

“Do what you can to manage your own stress before and during the appointment. “One way to get relief,” advises Alisha Bennett, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at SouthCoast Health, “is to designate a specific time for asking questions.”

If there are any important matters you’d like to discuss with the doctor, consider bringing another parent or support person along, so you can speak alone with the doctor in private before or after your child is seen.

Learn more here.

SouthCoast Health pediatricians treat children of all ages, from newborns to age 21. Evening and weekend hours available, as well as urgent care walk-in visits. Schedule an appointment by calling 912-691-3600 or online. 

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SouthCoast Health on how to adopt a new, healthier lifestyle

To improve women’s health throughout the nation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health created National Women’s Health Week, which begins on Mother’s Day each year.

This annual observance strives to empower women to learn about their health and the many services available to them. 

Learn how SouthCoast Health is dedicated to helping women in our communities achieve total wellness for life through a wide array of women’s health services.

It is highly encouraged that women use this week to start a new way of living. To adapt a lifestyle that leads to more preventative screenings, being more active, eating healthier, paying closer attention to mental and physical health, quitting smoking, and even stopping phone use while driving.

If you’re looking to kick-start a new, healthier lifestyle in honor of Women’s Health Week, schedule an appointment with one of SouthCoast Health primary care physicians today or give us a call at 912-691-3600.

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Savannah Pediatrician Dr. Yolanda Rivera-Caudill of The Tiny Beet

Congratulations pediatrician Dr.Rivera-Caudill on the one year anniversary of The Tiny Beet pediatrics on Whitemarsh Island in Savannah.

One year ago, Dr.Rivera-Caudill opened her own pediatrics practice. This past year we have seen how an idea, a vision for a better way of pediatrics, has become a reality. It’s a business that Dr. Beet’s whole family has been involved in.

Interested in becoming a member? Have questions?

Call 912-777-6830 or visit tinybeet.com

The Tiny Beet is a general pediatric direct primary care (DPC) practice specializing in Lifestyle Medicine in order to focus on the root cause of patients’ health.

Dr. Caudill is on a mission to help her patients develop and maintain healthier lifestyles through general pediatrics and lifestyle medicine.

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Walk With A Doc in Savannah 

Join pediatrician Dr. Yolanda Rivera-Caudill of The Tiny Beet on Saturdays, 9:30AM to walk towards a healthier you @ Walk with a Doc in Savannah’s Daffin Park.

Free and family friendly!

This a free event meant to encourage the community to live active and healthier lives.

Why do it alone when you can have a local doc by your side?

Walk with a Doc 2022 dates, every Saturday, 9:30AM
May 28
June 25
July 30
August 27
September 24

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Struggling to strike a balance between work and life that includes developing healthy habits?

SouthCoast Health General Physician Dr. Leslie Sizemore provides the best tips for how to do just that here.

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Struggling to Get Pregnant? Important Conversations about Infertility

Approximately 10 percent of women in the United States have difficulty getting or staying pregnant. That’s a huge number, affecting about 6.1 million people, and that number doesn’t even include men.

SouthCoast Health medical experts say it’s time to start talking about infertilty more.

To help pave the way for these conversations, SouthCoast Health is tackling some common misconceptions and general information about infertility.

If you’re struggling to get pregnant, read more here.

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YMCA of Coastal Georgia pools open on Healthy Kids Day, May 7 2022

Healthy Kids Day at all of YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches takes place on Sat. May 7 2022. This event is free & open to the public.

YMCA branch pools open that weekend for the summer season.

In conjunction with Healthy Kids Day, YMCA of Coastal Georgia is partnering with Totes to Tots for a backpack/suitcase drive at all the Chatham County branches (Habersham, West Chatham, Tybee, Islands) plus the Richmond Hill and Effingham branches. Totes to tots collects age-appropriate backpacks and small luggage for children in foster care so that they don’t have to carry their things in plastic shopping or garbage bags, as they unfortunately often have to do.

There will be a collection site at each of the above branches from April through Healthy Kids Day. The Totes to Tots team will be at the Habersham branch for May 7’s Healthy Kids Day celebration with a tent and larger-scale collection site set up. All donations will stay in the area and go to local children in need.

Contact your local branch for information on what other activities are planned for Healthy Kids Day!

YMCA of the USA is hosting a sweepstakes to celebrate 30 years of Healthy Kids Day. Three winners will receive a one-year family membership. Click here for details.

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SWIMMING LESSONS

YMCA of Coastal Georgia offers swimming lessons @ branches. Find swimming lesson info here. 

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MORE YMCA HAPPENINGS

• Enrollment for YBASE and Fun Club Before- and After-School care is open. Register now before programs begin to fill
• Donate gently used and new (child-size) suitcases, duffels and backpacks at the Habersham, Islands, Tybee, West Chatham and Effingham branches between now and May 7 for Chatham County foster children, in partnership with Totes to Tots. No child should have to carry their things in plastic shopping or garbage bags, as they unfortunately often have to do. There will be a collection site at each of the above branches from April through Healthy Kids Day, and the Totes to Tots team will be at the Habersham branch for May 7’s Healthy Kids Day celebration with a tent and larger-scale collection site set up. All donations will be staying in the area and going to local children in need.
• Swim instructors are needed. Learn more here.
• Summer Day Camp registration is still open. Themes and activities are different across the association, so check out the camp guide to find the right programs for your child.
• EGYM is coming to the Effingham Y! The Habersham branch’s popular EGYM smart strength system is coming to the Effingham Y. Register to on-board now to start using this intelligence-based, user-friendly and fun system.

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SouthCoast Health: Why you need an annual physical 

SouthCoast Health patient and cancer survivor Bernice Watson (pictured above) has one message for you: Never miss your annual check-up.

This retired school teacher says being diligent about her screenings likely saved her life.

In late 2016, a mammogram revealed a suspicious lump and the subsequent biopsy confirmed the bad news. Watson had Stage 2B breast cancer.

Your annual physical can be among the most important events of your year.

“It’s so important to keep your appointments,” SouthCoast Health patient and cancer survivor Bernice Watson also insists, “and I take every opportunity I can to remind other women to do the same. Early detection was the key to my good outcome.”

Learn more about why you need an annual physical here. 

If you’re due for your annual physical, or want to begin a yearly relationship with one of SouthCoast Health’s physicians, visit SouthCoast Health online to schedule an appointment, or call 912-691-3600.

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SouthCoast Health Dietitian Rebekah Laurance

Updating Your Diet as You Grow Older

Want to stay happy, healthy, and ready to face whatever challenges come your way? Take a look at the following diet tips to follow as you grow older.

SouthCoast Health Dietitian Rebekah Laurance shares diet tips to follow as you grow older here.

Read more here. 

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Pediatrician searching in the Savannah-Pooler area? See the patient family review above of Coastal Pediatrics  which has offices in Savannah & Pooler.

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.

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 Allergist Dr. Wasil Khan

An Allergy is an Immune System Disorder

An allergy occurs when specific components of our immune system begin to act in an overly exuberant or aggressive way towards something that should be considered harmless and ignored. When these usually harmless things like an oak pollen are encountered and allergic person’s immune system overacts, it can cause symptoms like hives, swelling, sneezing, itching, and in the most severe reactions death.

SouthCoast Health Allergist Dr. Wasil Khan shares the science behind allergies here. 

SouthCoast Health offers a wide variety of treatments and services to help treat seasonal allergies

If you think you may have one of these conditions dealing with allergies and would like help in diagnosis and treatment call (912) 527-5335 schedule an appointment with Dr. Wasil Khan at SouthCoast Health Allergy / Immunology.

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You should be getting seven to eight hours of sleep for optimal health.

Not getting 8 hours regularly is linked to increase weight, heart disease, and even early death. Making the effort to get enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health and happiness, SouthCoast Health experts say.

Learn how your sleep habits, or your sleep hygiene, could be negatively impacting your sleep here. 

Questions about your sleeping habits? Click here to schedule an appointment with SouthCoast Health’s expert team.

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Safety tips from SouthCoast Health on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah 

The 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 10:15AM on Thurs. March 17.

SouthCoast Health share a few tips here to help you and your family celebrate as safely as possible. Tips include: stay hydrated, eat before consuming alcohol, do not drink and drive.

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FIND KID-FRIENDLY ST. PATRICK’S EVENTS IN SAVANNAH & THE LOWCOUNTRY HERE. 

Pediatrician searching in the Savannah-Pooler area? See the patient family review above of Coastal Pediatrics  which has offices in Savannah & Pooler.

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.

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 Nephrologist Dr. Nizar Eskandar

SouthCoast Health on the signs of a kidney problem

While the kidneys may only be about the size of your fist, these bean-shaped organs are vital to the function of your body. Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, remove waste, and produce urine.

Only an estimated 10% of people with kidney disease know they have it.

“The signs of kidney problems mimic symptoms of other conditions,” says SouthCoast Health Nephrologist Dr. Nizar Eskandar. “This often prevents patients from getting help for their kidney issues early on, when treatment is most likely to be effective.”

SouthCoast Health urges you to seek medical attention at the first signs of any kidney problems. Find some of common symptoms of kidney problems to watch out for here.

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SouthCoast Health cardiologist Dr. Roy D. Flood.

For SouthCoast Health cardiologist Dr. Roy Flood, one of the most gratifying parts of his job is making an immediate impact on patients and their families.

The SouthCoast Health team is prepared to help patients face, overcome, and prevent heart disease. “We have the expertise to recognize, diagnose, and treat patients with heart-related diseases and disorders,” Dr. Flood said. “Our experience and qualifications demonstrate that we are able to do an excellent job in handling this frequent patient problem.”

Learn Dr. Flood’s tips to keep your heart healthy here. 

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SouthCoast Health Cardiologist Dr. Akinniran Abisogun

SouthCoast Health: Major Signs of Heart Attack

In honor of February being American Heart Month, SouthCoast Health experts dive into the biggest signs of heart attacks you should never ignore.

“The tricky thing is that so many other symptoms can be confused with a heart attack,” SouthCoast Health Cardiologist Dr. Akinniran Abisogun stated. “Heart burn, a pulled muscle, pancreatitis, muscle spasms, and so many other medical conditions may be misleading to what is truly happening.”

See the signs of heart attack here. 

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Kid’s Dentistree – Let’s Talk about Sealants for Children’s Dental Health Month

February is Children’s Dental Health Month and this year’s theme is “Sealants Make Sense.” Although brushing, flossing, and routine dental visits are important for your child’s oral health, sealants can offer additional protection against cavities. In their latest blog here, Kid’s Dentistree explains more about this preventive measure as well as other ways to keep your child’s teeth healthy. Read it here. 

Visit the Kid’s Dentistree Web site to schedule an appointment online or call (912) 756-5437 to book your child’s visit today.

The Kid’s Dentistree 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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SouthCoast Health experts explain here how to watch out for diet fads in the world of social media.

SouthCoast Health Dietetic Counselor Rebekah M. Laurance says: “It’s always a great idea to watch what you eat in the way of ensuring you stack your plate full with lean proteins, fruits, veggies, and whole grains. However, it’s not a great to limit what you eat and torture yourself when it comes to your diet. But that can be confusing to understand when celebrities or influences swear certain diets are the only way to get the body you’ve always dreamed of.”

Learn the four warning signs of a fad diet to avoid here. 

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SouthCoast Health: Tips for a safe & health winter 

SouthCoast Health experts compiled a list of top tips for a safe & healthy winter. 

Find the list here. 

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Want to get connected with a SouthCoast Health physician? Click here to schedule an appointment or call 912.691.3600.

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The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) reports 1038 students tested positive for COVID-19 and 7,074 are quarantined as of the week ending Jan. 14 2022.

With the addition of the area’s five charter schools, those numbers rise to 1123 testing positive and 7,335 quarantined.

That means 3% of all students tested positive for COVID-19 and 20% are quarantined.

SCCPSS reports 385 staff members were infected and 460 are quarantined.

SouthCoast Health Pediatric Provider on the Importance of the HPV Vaccine

Every year in the United States, 33,700 women and men are diagnosed with cancer caused by HPV infection. The good news? The HPV vaccination can help prevent these diseases with a success rate as high as 90% in some cases.

“The age recommended for children to get their HPV vaccine has been getting younger and younger,” SouthCoast Health Nurse Practitioner Beth Lee stated. “With its incredible success rate of preventing such awful diseases, it’s really a must for any child.”

Learn more about the HPV vaccine and how it affects your children here. 

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Volunteer @ YMCA Critz Tybee Run, Feb. 4-5 2022

Not interested in running in the Critz Tybee Run Fest Friday & Saturday February 4 & 5, but want to be involved?

The Critz Run – which benefits for the YMCA of Coastal Georgia – needs volunteers in addition to registrations and sponsors. Register to run one or more of the races here.

If your teen is in need of volunteer hours, here’s a perfect opportunity and student volunteers are welcome.

Register to volunteer online here.

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Pediatrician searching in the Savannah-Pooler area? See the patient family review above of Coastal Pediatrics  which has offices in Savannah & Pooler.

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.

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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