“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.”
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.
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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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.
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 STARscannerTM 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.
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.
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 STARscannerTM and SmartSoc® technology.
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 STARscannerTM 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 wayTM.”
Learn more about the Pediatrix Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah cranial remolding orthosis program here.
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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 STARscannerTM 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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Effects of dry, cold winter weather are even more pronounced in children, who have thinner, more sensitive skin than adults.
Find tips from SouthCoast Health here on how to keep your kids from having Itchy and irritated skin during winter.
Skin care is an important aspect of children’s wellness, but it’s only one part of comprehensive pediatric care.
For a provider who cares for your child in a welcoming environment, turn to SouthCoast Health. SouthCoast Health’s pediatric walk-in clinics conveniently offer urgent care for your little one when they need it most. Review SouthCoast Health’s full list of pediatric services, or call 912-691-3600 for appointments.
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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.
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.)
Pediatric Associates of Savannah are one of only four practices across Georgia to receive this distinction. It’s based on preventive care measurements showing how staff @ Pediatric Associates of Savannah keeps patients healthy, reducing chances they get sick.
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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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.
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.
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:
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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