PedsNow Urgent Care for Kids & Young Adults in Hinesville, Pooler

PedsNow – a one-stop urgent care for kids with a pediatrician on site – now has two locations: one in Pooler & one in Hinesville. This urgent care is open seven days a week.

Pooler: PedsNow Pediatric Urgent Care, 2321 Pooler Parkway, Suite 102, Pooler, GA 31322. Hours: Mon-Sun Noon-8PM

Hinesville: PedsNow Pediatric Urgent Care, 863 W Oglethorpe Hwy, Ste 220 Hinesville, GA 31313. Hours: Mon-Sun 10AM-8PM.

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Life with a family member with autism

To commemorate World Autism month, SouthCoast Health pediatrician, L. Nelson Elam, M.D., FAAP shares an essay written a couple years ago by his eldest son, Simon, that captures his family’s unique journey with an autistic family member.

“The essay describes my son’s experience as an older brother and our family’s journey,” explains Dr. Elam, whose younger son has autism. “Although our experience may be different than most, it is still important to tell. The saying ‘If you have met one person with autism, you have met one person with autism’ is certainly true. Every autistic individual you meet is unique.”

Read the full essay, Life with Lucas, here. Some names have been changed to protect privacy.

If you suspect or are concerned your child may have autism, SouthCoast Health pediatricians are here to assist you and your family. A specialist at SouthCoast Health can provide you with the guidance and support you need. To make an appointment click here, or call 912-691-3600 to learn more.

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SouthCoast Health Pediatrician Dr. Nelson Elam

One in 59 American children have autism, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“Unfortunately, many still view autism negatively and those with autism suffer from the biased opinions of others,” said SouthCoast Health Pediatrician Dr. Nelson Elam. “This is largely in part of lack of knowledge. Believe it or not, there’s a lot to learn about autism and from those who may be on the spectrum. The biggest thing to understand is that autism is just another way of living and another perspective in this diverse world.”

To help spur positive conversation about autism, SouthCoast Health shares the basics of autism including the definition of autism; signs of autism; and the autism diagnosis process.

Learn more here. 

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SouthCoast Health Allergist Dr. Wasil Khan shares 5 tips for not letting allergies get the best of you this allergy season here.

SouthCoast Health offers a wide variety of treatments and services to help treat seasonal allergies. Learn more about our Department of Allergy and Immunology here. 

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Poison Prevention Tips from SouthCoast Health

As part of National Poison Prevention Week occurs every March, SouthCoast Health experts share tips here on how to be careful with potentially dangerous substances in your home. 

One tip: identify harmful products with “Mr. Yuk” stickers, (see above) created in 1971 by the Pittsburgh Poison Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Learn more here.

For immediate assistance and information regarding poisonous substances, contact the Poison Health Line at 1-888-222-1222. For non-emergency concerns, you can also connect online or call (912) 691-3600 for further guidance, or to set up an appointment. 

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This year’s Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 10:15AM Sat. March 16 2024.

Whether you’re celebrating by planning a house party or heading downtown, SouthCoast Health wants you and your family to celebrate as safely as possible.

SouthCoast Health offers tips here that can help end the day in the best way possible.

Learn more here.

Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. 

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Kidney Health Tips from SouthCoast Health

The Nephrology department at SouthCoast Health provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the prevention and management of diseases of the kidney. Essential to SouthCoast Health’s kidney care team are the SouthCoast Health nephrologists (kidney doctors). Their expertise can identify complex, high risk patients, direct, and initiate management.

In honor of National Kidney Health, SouthCoast nephrologists share tips here to improve your kidney health and awareness. 

Call 912.527.5225 to schedule an appointment today with one of SouthCoast Health’s nephrologists at their offices in Savannah, Hinesville, Hilton Head, Baxley, and Pooler.

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SouthCoast Health: Causes of Heart Disease

One in five deaths are linked to heart disease. Coronary heart disease is the most common cause. Currently 805,000 heart attacks strike Americans annually, and among those, one in five are silent.

Changing your lifestyle can prevent and reverse certain types of heart disease.

SouthCoast Health experts share the five common risk factors associated to heart disease here.

Small changes to your lifestyle can bring huge rewards. Physicians at SouthCoast Health are eager to assist you in creating a personalized plan to help you achieve your health goals. To make an appointment, visit SouthCoast Health online or call 912.691.3600.

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Yes there are preventative steps you can take to combat seasonal allergies this Spring in Savannah, according to SouthCoast Health allergy experts.

“Just like with many other medical conditions, there are things you can do to prevent issues and complications from season allergies,” SouthCoast Health Allergist Dr. Wasil Khan said. “Many patients think they should wait until their symptoms start to come see me, but it’s actually best to come in before the allergy season starts if you know you typically experience them during the spring months.”

Find tips to combat seasonal allergies here.

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Coastal Pediatrics Savannah, Pooler

When should you start looking for a pediatrician? It’s recommended to start in your last trimester.

Ask friends and family for recommendations to find one you’re comfortable with.

Scheduling a prenatal visit is a great way to get to know if you’ve found the right pediatrician.

Coastal Pediatrics staff in Savannah or Pooler would love to meet you and answer your questions! Call the office at (912) 353-7744 to schedule a free prenatal visit with any Coastal Pediatrics physicians and tour the office.

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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More than 110,000 men, women, and children are on the national transplant waiting list. Even worse, every ten minutes someone new is added.

Each year, the difference between the number of people waiting for organs versus the number of people willing to donate grows wider year after year. While 95% of US adults support organ donation, only about 54% are actually signed up to be donors. That means about 20 people die each day waiting for a transplant.

SouthCoast Health professionals in Savannah can answer all of your medical questions, and, since SouthCoast has a wide range of medical professionals and departments, they can handle most discussions about organ donation, no matter what body part your questions cover.

Learn more about organ donation and why you should become an organ donor here. 

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SouthCoast on Heart Health

Our hearts are a common site for disease.

SouthCoast Health lists several key metrics for heart health here.

Find the recommended levels and info for the following measures here:

Blood pressure.

Total cholesterol

BMI

Blood Sugar

Smoking Status

Physical activity

Diet

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Cardiovascular Appointment

SouthCoast physicians can help you track the key data listed here, as well as discuss other areas of health that could go overlooked when it comes to protecting your heart.

To schedule an appointment, call 912.691.3600 or book online.

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SouthCoast Health Yearly Checkups

Is it time to schedule your yearly appointment?

Learn why annual exams are important for your health here.

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Coastal Pediatrics in Savannah & Pooler

Searching for a pediatrician in the Savannah/Pooler area?

Check out the parent review above of a pediatrician at Coastal Pediatrics.

Call and schedule a “meet the doctor” visit with Coastal Pediatrics: (912) 353-7744. They’d love to answer your questions and show you around their office.

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: Early Signs of Thyroid Issues

SouthCoast Health experts share here some early signs of thyroid problems.

Many factors can affect thyroid function, including certain chronic illnesses and cancer.

Learn more here.

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms or any other new development with your health, let’s get to the bottom of it. SouthCoast Health is made up of general physicians and endocrinologists who specialize in the treatment of thyroid conditions. You can schedule your visit online or make an appointment by calling 912-691-3600.

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Exams You Should Be Receiving Annually 

SouthCoast Health experts share the five medical check-ups you should be receiving annually.

Learn more here. 

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Cranial Remolding Orthosis Program @ Pediatrix Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah

Your baby was just diagnosed with a positional skull deformity. Now what?

Positional skull deformities can be caused by various reasons, such as conditions in the womb, prematurity, sleeping position or overuse of carriers. The great news is that there are treatment options available. After consulting with your pediatrician, you may be referred to a craniofacial specialist, such as the team at Pediatrix® Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah, which offers a cranial remolding orthosis (helmet therapy) program. The program includes Pediatrix clinicians who create custom-made cranial-remolding helmets using FDA-approved STARscanner^TM and SmartSoc® technology. During the course of treatment, the helmets provide a comfortable fit for your baby while allowing the skull to grow and reshape.

Learn more about the Pediatrix Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah cranial remolding orthosis program, and schedule a consultation here.

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SouthCoast Health Endocrinologists

Endocrinologists are healthcare providers who specialize in the certain organs and hormone-producing glands in the body that manage your body’s hormones. These specialists can diagnose, treat, and manage any conditions related to your hormones.

SouthCoast Health experts share here how endocrinologists can help and when you need to see an endocrinologist.

Equally important to finding a great endocrinologist is ensuring your medical team is all on the same page. SouthCoast Health has an integrated network of providers, so SouthCoast Health general practitioners and specialists collaborate to provide cohesive, convenient care. Schedule your visit online or make an appointment by calling 912.691.3600.

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SouthCoast Health: The Importance of Eye Exams for Detecting Glaucoma

SouthCoast Health Optometrist Edward Sammons shares here why eye exams are vital for detecting glaucoma, the primary cause of blindness in adults older than 60.

Complete blindness from glaucoma can often be prevented with early intervention.

Read more here.

To monitor your own eye health, schedule an appointment with SouthCoast Health. SouthCoast Health offers eye care as part of their specialty services, and will be happy to provide counsel on the care package that best suits your needs when you call (912) 527-5200.

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Are you expecting a new baby or looking to change pediatricians?

Scheduling a “meet the doctor” visit is a great way to get to know if you’ve found the right pediatrician. Call and schedule a visit with Coastal Pediatrics: (912) 353-7744. They’d love to answer your questions and show you around their office.

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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Pediatrix® Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah offers a cranial remolding orthosis program (helmet therapy)

Led by pediatric plastic and cranio-maxillofacial surgeon Anand R. Kumar, M.D., FACS, FAAP, in collaboration with registered occupational therapist Marly Fields, OTR, Pediatrix® Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah is the go-to team of specialists for infant positional skull deformities.

Their leading experts offer a comprehensive evaluation of your baby’s head shape using the most advanced technology, including FDA-approved STARscanner^TM and SmartSoc® technology.

At Pediatrix Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah, they listen to your concerns and work with you to develop a treatment plan specific to your baby’s unique needs.

Learn more about the Pediatrix Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah cranial remolding orthosis program, and schedule a consultation here

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Pediatrix Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah offers custom-made cranial-remolding helmets

As your baby continues to grow and develop, you may notice your baby’s head has flat spots, unevenness or differences between sides.

Once consulting with your pediatrician, you may be referred to a craniofacial specialist to discuss treatments, such as cranial remolding orthosis, or helmet therapy.

Pediatrix® Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah is proud to offer a state-of-the-art cranial remolding orthosis program to families in the Savannah area! Using FDA-approved STARscanner^TM and SmartSoc® technologies enables the quick, safe and easy capture of a 3D surface scan of your baby’s head to achieve the most desirable results.

The Pediatrix team remains steadfast in its mission to “Take great care of the patient, every day and in every way^TM.”

Learn more about the Pediatrix Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah cranial remolding orthosis program here.

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If you’re struggling to figure out what you want to spend 2024 improving on, take some advice from SouthCoast Health medical experts.

Read New Year’s health resolutions from the SouthCoast Health physicians.

See more SouthCoast physicians’ resolutions here.

Click here to schedule an appointment with SouthCoast Health or call 912.691.3600.

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Pediatrix Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah offers custom-made cranial-remolding helmets

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 STARscanner^TM 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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