It’s Time for a Spring Glow-Up @ the new Pure Sweat Sauna Studio Savannah @ 1800 E. Victory Dr. Pure Sweat Sauna Studio – which offers full-spectrum infrared sauna and cold plunge therapy wellness studio – is open seven days a week.
Everyone who consumes alcohol regularly should be on the lookout for signs of misuse. Your risk is indeed higher if you have a parent or grandparent who has or used to have Alcohol Use Disorder, but AUD can affect anyone who drinks, according to SouthCoast Health medical experts.
Like certain cancers, certain genes increase your risk of developing AUD.
Whether you have several of these risk factors or none at all, there are things you can do to maintain a healthy relationship with alcohol. There’s always the option to abstain altogether. But if you choose to continue drinking, find some tips here.
Knowing your family medical history is important for helping doctors establish a clear and comprehensive snapshot of your whole health. Whether you have a family history of AUD, are concerned about your consumption, or just need a check-up, SouthCoast Health providers are here to help you take care of yourself at every age.
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.
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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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.
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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The goal of our Water Acclimation levels is to create a positive and fun relationship with the water. Once you’re comfortable, you’ll begin to learn the basics for floating, rolling over, and other survival skills. These are building blocks for safety and stroke development.
Shop an amazing selection of common and rare houseplants, medicinal plants and citrus trees from local vendors.
Check out local makers, artists, and sustainable goods. Pupuseria Jireh Food Truck and Pour Boy Mobile Barista will serving up delicious Salvadorean Food and a full coffee menu.
Pop into Savannah Hydroponics to load up on organic and hydroponic gardening supplies while you’re here.
DATE: Sat. March 23 2024 10AM-3PM LOCATION : Savannah Hydroponics & Organics, 4107 8th Street, Suite C, Garden City, GA 31408, located next to the Savannah State Farmers Market; ten minutes from downtown Savannah and less than 20 minutes from Pooler and Richmond Hill.
Call 912-3489-4030 with any questions.
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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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“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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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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Mark your calendars for Feb. 11 2024. We’ve consolidated the event a bit to bring all of the goodness to the front side of the park and we’re using the back part as parking. This should help with the flow of both vehicle and foot traffic at the event. We cannot wait to bring so many amazing vendors, authors, artists, musicians and small businesses back to Tom Triplett Park in Pooler.
Oh… and the kid zone will be in a new location (tennis courts) and have some some incredible new games.
Again we have 2 free workouts and 6 free healthy living workshops – 1 in Spanish!
Activities are free but you do need to register for them here:
Y’all, come early and plan to spend the whole day!
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The BIGGEST improvement is parking! We’ve moved all the vendors and activities to the front of the park and are utilizing the back field for parking.
The MOST FUN improvement is that we’ve added some pretty cool games to the kid zone; which is now located inside the tennis courts.
We didn’t leave out the parents! We have a Black History Month celebration happening in the main pavilion, live music, incredible vendors, a farmers market section (now near the dog park), free fitness classes and healthy living workshops for YOU!
Activities are free but you must register in advance online here.
Pooler Mega Pop-Up & Farmers’ Market is Sun. Feb. 11 2024, 10AM-4PM @ Tom Triplett Park in Pooler.
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At this free annual event for K-12 students and their families, you’ll enjoy free, full access to the Savannah Children’s Museum including a life-size maze, slides, a sensory garden, a healthy scavenger hunt, a trail mix remix station, and face painting.
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.
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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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.
