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Recent News & Events

Wellness Habits That Can Affect Your Heart Health

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

If you’re worried about heart disease or know someone who is currently facing it, there are several ways you can protect your heart and keep it as healthy as possible.

SouthCoast Health Wins Three Categories and Two Runner-Up Acknowledgements for the 2020 “Bryan’s Favorites”

Friday, January 31, 2020

SouthCoast Health is pleased to announce three-category winnings for the 2020 Bryan County News competition, “Bryan’s Favorites.”

Handling Working, Life, and Health All in One

Friday, January 24, 2020

If you’re struggling to strike a balance between work and life that includes developing healthy habits, know you’re not alone. We’re providing the best tips for how to do just that here.

Nervous About Surgery? How to Prep

Thursday, January 23, 2020

If you’re facing surgery and feeling nervous about it, read this blog for tips on how to physically and mentally prep.

Why You Might Need to Utilize Laboratory Services

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

In order to be as involved as possible in your own health by being an informed patient, it’s good to learn what laboratory services are and why you might need them.

Make Mental Health a Priority this Holiday Season

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

If you need help in taking care of your mental health this holiday season, keep reading below for all of our best tips and tricks.

Dr. Ben Watson Appears on Fox 28 to Speak on Alzheimer’s Disease.

Monday, December 9, 2019

SouthCoast Health internal medicine physician, Dr. Ben Watson discussed Alzheimer’s disease with Fox 28 reporter Robert Catanese.

How Do Heart Stents Work

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Since heart stents can be life-saving, it’s important to understand the nuances of these devices and why they are so helpful.

A Family That Cares: SouthCoast Health Assists Mother and Daughter through Alzheimer’s

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Shirley Ellis’s mother, Margaret Brainard, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2004. When a friend recommended SouthCoast Health and Dr. Benjamin Watson, Shirley listened.

Diabetes Management Done Right at SouthCoast Health

Friday, November 15, 2019

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. We take this month as an opportunity to discuss the management and prevention of long-term complications associated with diabetes.

See a Teal Pumpkin This Halloween? Here’s What That Means!

Monday, October 21, 2019

FARE, the Food Allergy Research and Education program, created the Teal Pumpkin Project to make the lives of those who have food allergies easier on Halloween night easier.

When Is It Time to Get Assistance for Taking Care of Your Elderly Parents?

Thursday, October 10, 2019

To help simplify the process as much as we can, here are the biggest tips you should remember if you need to decide when it's time to get assistance for taking care of your elderly parents.

SouthCoast Health Adds New Physicians to Wide-Ranging Roster for Fall 2019

Friday, October 4, 2019

SouthCoast Health, a medical leader across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, adds three new physicians to its ever-growing roster of board-certified medical experts.

What the Location of Your Back Pain Means

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

About 60 to 80 percent of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Since a majority of adults sit in offices during the day or spend hours stooped over doing hard manual work, this statistic makes sense for our current culture.

Eleven SouthCoast Health Providers Honored in 2019’s Best of Savannah

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Savannah Magazine’s Best of Savannah 2019 survey featured eleven healthcare providers from SouthCoast Health in their September/October issue.

Dr. Rebecca Marshburn Sellers Appears on WTOC Mid-Morning Live

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

SouthCoast Health primary care physician, Dr. Rebecca Marshburn Sellers discussed with the hosts of WTOC-TV’s Mid-Morning Live health tips to share with your children as they head back to school for this year.

Helping Your Child with Mental Illness

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

If the school season is full of worries with how your child will balance their mental illness, know you are not alone. We’re providing the best tips and tricks to help both you and your family manage this school season and beyond.

Your Sleeping Habits Could Be Making You Feel Tired

Friday, August 30, 2019

Keep reading below to see how your sleep habits, or your sleep hygiene, could be negatively impacting your sleep.

A Mom Takes Action Against her Son’s Bug Bite

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Radiology Technician Brittany's playful and active son suddenly could barely walk after a fire ant bite. The bite had grown to the size of the quarter and was very hot to the touch. Read what happens below!

Cancers that Endocrinology Discovers and Treats

Thursday, August 1, 2019

When it comes to discovering endocrine cancers in a patient, the scope of what that could entail is vast. Since endocrine cancers are defined by the gland that they start in, there are multiple possibilities of where they can manifest.

Your Guide to Summertime Emergencies

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

To learn more about the biggest summertime emergencies, keep reading below.

Why You Should Always Reach for Water: The Dangers of Sugary Drinks

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

To explain why it’s always better to reach for water, especially in the hot summertime months, we’re discussing why it’s best to avoid soda and instead reach for a cool glass of water.

What Is the LINX® Reflux Management System?

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

If you’re considering a new approach to treating GERD and acid reflux, then keep reading to learn more about the LINX® Reflux Management System.

The Importance of Vaccinations

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

The bottom line is that vaccinations are a wonderful, modern feature that benefits the health and life of children.

Is Stress Making You Sick?

Monday, June 24, 2019

SouthCoast Health is proud to offer a wide range of medical specialties who can help connect the dots on how stress might be impacting your physical health.