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Recent News & Events

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.

4 Ways to Get Active With the Family This Holiday Season

Monday, November 21, 2016

This holiday season, consider shaking things up and organizing some post-meal activities to get your family out of the house and active while still spending quality time together.

SouthCoast Health proudly presents the 8th annual United Way Turkey Trot

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

SouthCoast Health is proud to present the 8th annual United Way Turkey Trot, to take place at Daffin Park on November 24, 2016.

SouthCoast Health Administrator: The future of healthcare is rooted in its past

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Is the practice of medicine coming full circle? As the administrator of a large medical practice, I believe it is.

‘A Miracle’: SouthCoast’s Dr. Eskandar helps to save patient

Friday, October 28, 2016

Edgar Field had no idea how seriously ill he truly was in December 2010 when he visited his SouthCoast Health primary care physician.

19 SouthCoast Health physicians honored in Savannah Magazine’s Best of Savannah 2016

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Nineteen healthcare providers from SouthCoast Health were honored in Savannah Magazine’s Best of Savannah 2016 survey, which ran in the publication’s September/October issue.

The Importance of Quality Sleep

Friday, September 30, 2016

Good sleep is an important part of good overall health. However, many people don’t realize how truly essential quality sleep can be to their mental and physical well being.

Physician Spotlight: Dr. Micah Riegner

Monday, August 22, 2016

In honor of the back-to-school season, our next Physician Spotlight goes to pediatrician Dr. Micah Riegner!

Back to School Safety Reminders

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

When planning your back to school checklist, be sure to include safety precautions to help your child stay healthy.

Beat the Heat: How to Safely Manage Savannah's Hot Summer Weather

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Here are four tips from the health experts at SouthCoast Health to help you and your family to beat the heat.

The Importance of Early Cancer Detection

Monday, June 13, 2016

When it comes to cancer, early detection can literally be life-saving. In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, SouthCoast Health would like to remind you of how you can take control of your wellness with regular health screenings that may save your life by detecting cancer in its infancy.

Patient Success Story: Melissa Hodges

Friday, June 3, 2016

Melissa Hodges was just like any other Savannah woman. Working as a pharmaceutical rep and in the medical field, she knew the importance of preventive health care and had gotten her yearly exams religiously. Without a family history of cancer, Melissa thought she was in the clear. Until one day, at the age of 50, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Physician Spotlight: Dr. Nizar Eskandar

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Our next Physician Spotlight goes to Dr. Nizar Eskandar, a nephrologist with SouthCoast Health.

Lowering High Blood Pressure

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Suffering from high blood pressure is a condition that can affect almost all aspects of your life.

National Women's Health Week

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

To improve women's health throughout the nation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health has created National Women's Health Week, which begins on Mother's Day each year.

SouthCoast Health’s Dr. Amanda H. Hendricks earns ‘Best Pediatrician’ honor in Best of Effingham Awards

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Dr. Amanda H. Hendricks received the distinction as “Best Pediatrician” in the Effingham Now’s Best of Effingham Awards for the third consecutive year, the publication announced today.

Physician Spotlight: Dr. Wasil Khan

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

SouthCoast Health is excited to feature physician spotlight. Each month we will feature a different doctor by asking them questions about their life, why they love working in medicine, and much more. This month’s Physician Spotlight goes to Dr. Wasil Khan, an allergist with SouthCoast Health.

IBS: Symptoms & Treatment Options

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, impacts between 10 and 15 percent of the U.S. population. While the symptoms can range from mild to severe, the disorder is the most common one diagnosed by gastroenterologists and is responsible for about 12 percent of the visits that primary care doctors receive.

4 Tips for Dealing with Savannah Pollen Season

Monday, April 18, 2016

Dealing with seasonal allergies, especially in a highly forested area like Savannah, can be challenging to say the least. Even with spring in full swing, there are still several things that you can do to have a pain free pollen season.