Moon River Pediatrics -Kelsey Alexander, MD, LLC

07/11/2025

Moon River Pediatrics is a proud supporter for this year’s Maternal Health Clothing Drive, benefiting families in need at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.

This wonderful initiative is led by two Mercer Medical students. This drive collects gently used or new maternity and baby essentials, including clothing, diapers, blankets, and more.

You may drop off items at our office during business hours, or we can help put you in contact with the organizers for direct pickup. Want to help but don't have items to give? A Venmo option is also available.

06/13/2025

Every year, the deadline for camp and school forms can sneak up on busy parents! With our practice, there is no need to drop off or pick up forms. Simply send us a text and we'll send the forms back to you through our HIPPA- compliant messing app!

04/17/2025

Exciting offering for our MRP family! These screenings will be conducted by the expert pediatric psychology team at Savannah behavioral pediatrics. With specialized training in both typical developmental disorders, their team is well-equipped to support families through early identification and next steps! Slots are limited, we encourage you to call our office to schedule your child’s screening as soon as possible.

02/26/2025

Our final Black Women in Medicine is Marilyn Hughes Gaston, M.D. Faced by poverty and prejudice as a young student, she was determined to become a physician. She has dedicated her career to medical care for poor and minority families, and campaigns for health care equality for all Americans. Her 1986 study of sickle-cell disease led to a nationwide screening program to test newborns for immediate treatment, and she was the first African American woman to direct a public health service bureau (the Bureau of Primary Health Care in the United States Department of Health and Human Services).
https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_124.html?_gl=1*vbzlr3*_ga*MjE0MjM3NTM5NS4xNzM5Mjk0MjQ4*_ga_P1FPTH9PL4*MTc0MDQ5NzgyOS4xLjEuMTc0MDQ5ODI3OC4wLjAuMA..*_ga_7147EPK006*MTc0MDQ5NzgyOC4xLjEuMTc0MDQ5ODI3OC4wLjAuMA..

02/24/2025

If you find yourself with leftover diapers, don't let them go to waste! Our office is currently collecting donations for Over the Moon, a wonderful organization that supports families in need. Simply drop off any spare diapers in our convenient donation bin. While your here, grab a coffee in our lobby! Your contribution can make a significant difference for families who rely on these essential supplies. Thank you for your generosity and support in helping our community thrive! Check out their website below:

https://www.otmdiaperbank.org/about

02/21/2025

The resurgence of measles in the United States, particularly with new cases emerging in Georgia, highlights a pressing public health concern largely fueled by vaccine misinformation. Measles, a highly contagious disease, can lead to severe health complications, yet it is entirely preventable through vaccination. Herd immunity, which requires at least 95% of the population to be vaccinated, is crucial in halting the spread of this virus. Unfortunately, the vaccination rate among school-age children in Georgia has dropped to 88% for the 2023-2024 school year, well below the threshold needed for effective herd immunity. Our goal is to provide a better understanding of the importance of vaccines and prevent the spread of preventable disease like measles.

https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-details/measles-mumps-and-rubella-vaccines

02/19/2025

Natalia M. Tanner was the first Black woman to earn a fellowship in pediatrics from the American Association of Pediatrics.

Tanner received numerous awards throughout her career, including the Outstanding Achievement Award in Adolescent Medicine by the Society for Adolescent Medicine, the National Medical Association Distinguished Service Award and the Detroit Urban League's "Distinguished Warrior" Award for her contributions to educational excellence, equality and cultural diversity.

02/14/2025

We LOVE all our patients and families! We are so grateful for you and hope your day is filled with lots of love!

02/12/2025

In Honor of Black History Month we will be featuring some amazing black women in Medicine this month!

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African American woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, graduating from the New England Female Medical College in 1864; she is recognized for her groundbreaking work as a physician, particularly for her focus on caring for women and children, and for publishing "A Book of Medical Discourses," the first medical textbook authored by a Black physician in 1883.

02/11/2025

Babies at risk for developing VKDB:
-Babies who do not receive Vit K injection at birth
-Exclusively breastfed babies that do not receive the Kit K injection at birth. (breast milk contains less Vit K than cow’s milk formula)
-Babies born prematurely or at very low birth weight.
-Babies whose mothers take anticonvulsants (for seizures) or anticoagulants (for clotting disorders)
Signs and Symptoms of VKDB may include:
-Blood in the baby’s stool or urine
-Oozing (not spotting) of blood around the umbilical cord
-Bleeding from gums or nose
-Bruising or petechiae
-Spitting up or coughing up blood
-Seizures
-Shock (floppy baby, lethargy, feeding difficulties, irregular breathing, pallor, altered consciousness)
-Intracranial hemorrhage, leading to brain damage and death
Prevention:
-Vitamin K1 injection x 1 within 6 hours after birth (oral not as efficacious)
Management:
-Laboratory workup, CXR, CT scan or MRI of brain
-Vitamin K1 injection
-Blood transfusion in cases of severe bleeding
-Surgical evacuation of sub-dural hemorrhage if indicated
resources:
https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/vitamin-k-deficiency-bleeding-hemorrhagic-disease-newborn
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK558994/
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-the-vitamin-k-shot-in-newborns/

12/26/2024

12/19/2024

Gift yourself the gift of peace of mind this season.

Looking for a meaningful and beneficial gift this holiday season for yourself? Consider becoming a membership to our pediatric practice!

As a member of our practice, you will enjoy:
- unrushed, longer appointments.
- Direct, and extended access to your providers, which decreases cost of time and unnecessary office and ER visits.
- The time and attention you deserve with it comes to your children's health, offered by a dedicated and caring team.

To learn more about how to gift a membership or become a member yourself, call our office at 912-513-5787