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Recent News & Events

Keep Your Child Safe this School Season

Monday, July 31, 2017

If you’re like most parents, you want your child to thrive at school. Help them to do so and make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and secure by following these tips.

Avoiding Disaster: How SouthCoast Health Cardiologist Dr. Roy Flood Saved Jim McGaw from a Heart Attack

Thursday, July 20, 2017

SouthCoast Health patient Jim McGaw's difficulty to complete easy tasks lead to the discovery and treatment of major cardiac issues.

SouthCoast Health’s Dr. Kristen Updegraff Wins Best Primary Care Physician Award

Monday, June 26, 2017

SouthCoast Health Primary Care Physician Dr. Kristin Updegraff won Best Primary Care Physician in Connect Savannah’s 2017 Best of Savannah Awards.

The Dos and Don’ts of July 4th

Friday, June 23, 2017

Get out the sparklers, grill, and patriotic colors, Independence Day is almost here!

SouthCoast Health Cardiologist Dr. Roy Flood Answers Frequently Asked Questions About High Blood Pressure

Thursday, May 18, 2017

SouthCoast Health Cardiologist Dr. Roy Flood explains high blood pressure and gives guidelines to reduce the effects of this disease.

Celebrating National Nurse’s Week: Nurse Barbara Lutz Tells Her Story

Thursday, May 11, 2017

SouthCoast Health Nurse Barbara Lutz tells her story of working alongside Dr. Robert Grant for 29 years.

SouthCoast Health Physician and Practices Receive Honors from Best of Bryan and Best of Effingham Awards

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

SouthCoast Health recently received multiple honors from a pair of award ceremonies.

What is Pulmonology? SouthCoast Health Pulmonologist Dr. Doug Hanzel Explains the Mysterious Specialty

Friday, May 5, 2017

In honor of World Asthma Day on May 2, we are spreading the word about a specialty many people don't know about: pulmonology.

5 Tips To Keep Your Feet Healthy During Summer From SouthCoast Health Podiatrist Dr. Skalla

Monday, April 17, 2017

SouthCoast Health podiatrist Dr. Craig K. Skalla gives us five tips on how to keep our feet healthy during the summer time.

Bernice Watson, Wife of SouthCoast Health Physician, Discusses Her Fight Against Breast Cancer and Becoming the Face of Susan G. Komen Race

Thursday, April 13, 2017

No one is safe from breast cancer, not even the wife of a SouthCoast Health physician.

5 Tips For Not Letting Allergies Get the Best of You This Season

Friday, March 24, 2017

SouthCoast Health allergist Dr. Wasil Khan gives five tips to help combat those pesky allergies.

Why Kidney Health Matters

Thursday, March 23, 2017

SouthCoast Health's Dr. Nizar S. Eskandar shares tips to keep your kidneys in the healthiest shape possible.

Tips to “Put Your Best Fork Forward” for National Nutrition Month

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

The SouthCoast Health nutritionist team gave more insight into the “Put Your Best Fork Forward” campaign for National Nutrition Month

SouthCoast Health welcomes Dr. Roy Flood, Dr. Scott Rojas, and Dr. Keith Cobb!

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

SouthCoast welcomes three new wonderful doctors to our team. Learn all about Dr. Roy Flood, Dr. Scott Rojas, and Dr. Keith Cobb here!

Dr. Sliker voted a Pride of Pooler Favorite Physician Winner

Monday, February 27, 2017

SouthCoast Health physician Dr. Russell Sliker is the recipient of Pooler Today Magazine’s Pride of Pooler Reader’s Choice award.

Tips to Keeping Your Heart Happy and Healthy

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

American Heart Month, the month of February, makes a difference by raising awareness for heart-related diseases, which causes one in four deaths every year.

Active Ideas for You and Your Valentine

Monday, February 13, 2017

While there's nothing wrong with splurging for the special occasion, working off the extra salt and sugar that accompany these things can be romantic as well. We apologize for this inconvenience.

SouthCoast’s Dr. Eskandar: new CMS rule benefits ESRD patients

Friday, February 10, 2017

Dr. Nizar S. Eskandar says defibrillators are an example of the increased technology and awareness that is helping to save lives.

The Important Connection Between Diabetes and Eye Care

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Learn about the importance of integration in diabetes and eye care, areas covered at SouthCoast.

SouthCoast’s Dr. Eskandar: Bring more under health-care umbrella

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Learn why Dr. Eskandar believes all Americans should have insurance and its impact on preventative care.

Mammography still the best breast cancer screening tool

Friday, January 13, 2017

Dr. Shapiro responds to the discussion about the effectiveness of mammograms in the fight against breast cancer.

SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Department now offering online appointments

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

SouthCoast Health’s Pediatrics Department is now offering the ability to make online appointments.

Making Healthy New Year's Resolutions You Will Actually Keep

Monday, December 19, 2016

Take the steps to succeed in setting and reaching your resolutions this New Year. Read our blog to learn the best ways to keep your resolutions and make 2017 your healthiest yet!

How To Beat the Worst of Flu Season

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Across the United States, flu activity is actually low. However, in certain pockets across the country, there are influenza outbreaks that can bring a city to its knees one school and office building at a time.

SouthCoast Health's diabetes classes empower patients

Monday, November 21, 2016

Diabetes is a vascular disease related to obesity and poor diet. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), more than 1.1 million people in Georgia suffer from diabetes.