SouthCoast Health

09/12/2025

Like other key health metrics, cholesterol is an important marker of our overall health. But unless you’ve already talked to your provider about it, you may be unfamiliar with the differences between “good” cholesterol and “bad” cholesterol!

In honor of , we're breaking down the two types of cholesterol and sharing what you can do to get your cholesterol levels where they should be. ⤵️

Cholesterol is a key health metric, yet many are unfamiliar with the difference between 'good' and 'bad' cholesterol. Read our break down these types.

09/11/2025

Much of how we age is impacted by the choices we make now!

“Most diseases are believed to be caused by a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors,” says SouthCoast Health Family Medicine Physician, Dr. William B. Knight.

In honor of , we're exploring what you can do now to support your body later!

How we age is a result of the choices we make earlier in life. Here's what you can start doing now to support your long-term health.

09/10/2025

SouthCoast Health is proud to participate in the Children's Museum of Pooler's Teddy Bear Clinic!

Join us on Saturday, September 20, from 10 AM to noon for a stuffed animal check-up. We'll be helping little ones check vital signs and learn what medical providers do to help keep us healthy and safe. 🧸

09/09/2025

When you or someone you know is feeling under the weather, it’s easy to dismiss mild symptoms, but sometimes these common symptoms can signal a serious infection!

Spotting the warning signs of an infection early allows for timely intervention, which can make all the difference in preventing complications.

Keep an eye out for these symptoms, which could indicate an infection:
▶️ Persistent high fever
▶️ Shortness of breath
▶️ Severe abdominal pain
▶️ Sudden confusion or altered mental status
▶️ Redness, swelling, or warmth in one area

Even minor symptoms can signal something serious. Learn how our Infectious Disease specialists ensure you get the right care at the right time.

09/08/2025

Congratulations, Dr. Akinniran A. Abisogun! Dr. Abisogun has been named Best Cardiologist by Savannah Magazine in the 2025 "Best of Savannah" awards.

09/05/2025

While many routine screenings for health risks begin in your 40s and 50s, cholesterol tests are an exception!

The American Heart Association recommends young adults have their cholesterol checked when they’re barely out of their teens – at the age of 20. Pediatric experts even recommend that children should be screened once during childhood between the ages of 9 and 11.

Learn more about why this screening is so important in our blog below!

It's never too late to pay attention to your cholesterol, and doing so could lead to meaningful improvements in your overall health.

09/04/2025

September is ! Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in U.S. men aside from skin cancer, affecting at least one in eight men during their lifetime.

The good news? With education and early detection this type of cancer responds well to treatment!

Learn the early signs of prostate cancer in our blog below. ⬇️

Prostate cancer affects at least one in eight men during their lifetime. However, early detection is key to successful outcomes. Find out what everyone should know about prostate cancer.

09/03/2025

Getting a yearly flu vaccination is the best way to prevent flu and its potentially serious complications!

Join SouthCoast Health for a flu vaccine clinic on Saturday September 13, from 9 AM - 3 PM at 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 2, Savannah. This clinic is for existing patients ages 18 and up.

Receiving your flu vaccine is quick, easy, and effective!

Call 912-691-4100 to schedule or schedule your vaccine here: https://bit.ly/46l9dew

09/02/2025

SouthCoast Health is proud to share that our providers and practice have been recognized in 11 categories in Savannah Magazine’s Best of Savannah 2025 awards! These annual honors, featured in the September/October issue, highlight outstanding local professionals and services as chosen by reader votes.

SouthCoast Health award recipients include:
➡️ Allergist/Immunologist – Runner-up: Wasil Khan, M.D., Ph.D.
➡️ Cardiologist – Winner: Akinniran A. Abisogun, M.D., FACC, RPVI
➡️ Critical Care Specialist/Intensivist – Winner: Nizar S. Eskandar, M.D., FACP, CMCM
➡️ Family Medicine/General Practitioner – Runner-up: Adam F. Novack, M.D.
➡️ Foot Specialist/Podiatrist – Winner: Craig K. Skalla, D.P.M.
➡️ General Surgeon – Winner: Jeffrey S. Mandel, M.D., FACS
➡️ Infectious Disease Specialist – Runner-up: Nenad Avramovski, M.D.
➡️ Nephrologist – Winner: Nizar S. Eskandar, M.D., FACP, CMCM
➡️ Nutritionist – Runner-up: Meredith Bird, MSN, RD
➡️ Optometrist – Runner-up: Edward C. Sammons, O.D.
➡️ Physical Therapist – Runner-up: Christopher B. Curry, PT, MS, MEd

Please join us in congratulating our providers and staff! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/41yiptu

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! All SouthCoast Health locations will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1, 2025, in honor of the holiday.

SouthCoast Health offers an on-call physician service that is available any time our offices are closed. For this service, simply call your physician’s office phone number.

08/31/2025

Just a reminder — our Savannah Pediatrics office is moving on Tuesday, September 2 to 815 East 68th Street, Suite B, Savannah, GA 31405!

Until then, our Sunday urgent care (August 31, 9 AM – 12 PM) will continue at our current location: 310 Eisenhower Dr, Bldg 16, Savannah, GA 31406.

08/29/2025

SouthCoast Health pediatrician Dr. Micah Riegner recently joined 97.3 KISSFM Savannah to share helpful tips for starting the school year off right! Topics included key vaccination reminders, healthy sleep routines, easing back-to-school anxiety, nutritious eating habits, and traffic safety.

Listen to Dr. Riegner’s expert advice and remember that it’s never too late to put these tips into action, even if your child is already back in the classroom!

Help your child prepare to go back to school with these expert tips.

08/29/2025

National may be wrapping up, but the conversation doesn’t stop here. Our very own Dr. Jenna Sirmans was featured in Bryan County News, sharing the benefits of breastfeeding and the importance of supporting moms on this journey.

Read the full article for her helpful insights here. ⬇️

As the month of August draws to a close, pediatricians at SouthCoast Health aim to raise awareness of breastfeeding to mothers and families year-round.

08/27/2025

In honor of , we are discussing the value and importance of lactation counseling services like those provided by SouthCoast Health’s pediatrics department! Read more in our blog below.

In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, we are discussing the value and importance of lactation counseling services like those provided by SouthCoast Health's pediatrics department.

08/22/2025

Check out this online patient review for pediatrician Dr. Micah Riegner!

Beginning on September 2, Dr. Riegner and the Savannah Pediatrics office will begin seeing patients at our new location at 815 East 68th Street, Suite B, Savannah, GA.

Our team is also thrilled to share that Dr. Riegner is expanding to see patients at our Richmond Hill location as well. Starting September, her new schedule is:

Savannah: Mondays & Wednesdays
Richmond Hill: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Riegner here: https://bit.ly/3Yc1Lir

08/15/2025

Congrats to Dr. Jenna Sirmans for being with SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Richmond Hill for one year 🎉

Her favorite part about working here- “The patients! I love to be a part of each patients story and to get to walk alongside the whole family as we all do this crazy thing called life!”

She is still taking new patients, so please feel free to call and get scheduled today

08/14/2025

With outdoor temperatures remaining high at the beginning of the school year, youth athletes often run the risk of becoming dehydrated on the playing field!

From drinking water at least an hour or two before games to snacking on fruit during the day, our Pediatrics team is sharing helpful tips for keeping kids hydrated this school year. Read more in our blog below!

Pediatrician Dr. Sirmans from SouthCoast Health shares her advice on managing dehydration in youth sports.

08/12/2025

Provider Spotlight- Meet Charlene Dimond, FNP-C!

1. If you were a fruit or veggie, which one would you be?
Avocado!

2. What was your first or favorite concert?
Huey Lewis and the News (1989)

3. What is your favorite Disney/cartoon character?
Pocahontas

4. How do you like to get in your exercise?
Nature walk or dance class

5. Share a fun fact about you
I have 7 siblings - 4 brothers, 3 sisters

6. What’s one pediatric healthy lifestyle tip that you would give?
Establish healthy eating habits from the beginning!

08/07/2025

Congratulations are in order for our very own Laura Long on the birth of her baby girl, Amelia, on July 30th! 💕

Everyone is home and doing well. She is taking care of her newborn and will be back with Dr. Elam in a few weeks