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Recent News & Events

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.

Physician Spotlight : Dr. Garrett White

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

In honor of National Kidney Month, learn about Dr. Garrett White, a nephrologist with SouthCoast Health.

SouthCoast Health earns top spot in four categories of ‘Bryan’s Favorites’

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Readers of the Bryan County News voted SouthCoast Health as the community’s Favorite Place to Work and Favorite All-Around Industry. Two SouthCoast physicians, Dr. William E. Webb and Dr. Douglas A. Perry, also were voted “Favorites” in their respective specialties of pediatrics and family physician.

SouthCoast Health Pediatrics In Rincon Offers Extended Hours On Mondays.

Monday, January 11, 2016

SouthCoast Health Pediatrics In Rincon Offers Extended Hours On Mondays.

SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Adds New Weekday Hours

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

We understand that kids get sick and sometimes need medical attention after normal business hours. Our pediatric offices are pleased to offer extended hours on weekday evenings and weekend hours on Saturdays and Sundays.

SouthCoast Health earns national recognition for patient-centered care

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

SouthCoast Health recently received national recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. The practice successfully met the program’s highest standards of patient-centered processes focusing on highly coordinated care and long‐term patient-clinician relationships to earn the distinction, which is valid for three years.