SouthCoast Health

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.

08/15/2025

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that results in a rapid buildup of your skin cells. It can occur in various forms, and cause the following symptoms:

➡️ Raised, red, inflamed skin patches with thick, whitish-silver scales
➡️ Pain, itching and/or burning around the patches
➡️ Painfully swollen joints
➡️ Areas of dry, cracked skin
➡️ Thickened, pitted, or ridged nails

In honor of , we're highlighting the different types of psoriasis and their corresponding treatments in our latest blog!

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that can occur in various forms. Learn when your primary care provider can help you find treatments.

08/14/2025

Welcome, Dr. Mark Hannay! Dr. Hannay specializes in internal medicine and will be seeing primary care patients at our Pooler office. Dr. Hannay is passionate about preventative outpatient medicine and getting patients the care they need.

Learn more and schedule with Dr. Hannay here: https://bit.ly/45iltwa

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.

08/13/2025

We’re excited to announce that our Savannah Pediatrics office is moving!

Starting Tuesday, September 2, we’ll begin seeing patients at our new location: 815 East 68th Street, Suite B, Savannah, GA 31405.

We look forward to welcoming our Savannah families to the new space next month!

08/12/2025

Measles is one of the most contagious illnesses in the world, spreading through the air and lingering on surfaces for up to two hours!

The good news? The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is a safe and effective tool in the fight against measles. This National , learn how the MMR vaccine works and when your child should receive it. ⬇️

Vaccination is the most effective way to protect your child and our community from measles. Learn more about this serious disease.

08/11/2025

Schedule your urgent care visit online and wait comfortably at home!

Our Adult Urgent Care Clinic (ages 14+) provides compassionate care from the providers you trust right here on our Savannah campus and at a lower cost than the ER. Feel better, faster!

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4fKGzWa

08/11/2025

We’re excited to welcome internal medicine physician Dr. Nicholas Carbo to our Savannah primary care team! A Savannah native, Dr. Carbo is passionate about providing quality care to families in his hometown.

Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, fishing along the Georgia coast, golfing, cooking, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Carbo here: https://bit.ly/45kRiTB

08/08/2025

Check out this online patient review for pediatrician Dr. Jami Scanlon!

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4frigxh

08/07/2025

For many children, the start of the school year can be a time full of anxiety and worries. If your child is struggling with going back to school, it may be time to schedule an appointment with their pediatrician.

Pediatric providers can work with patients and their families to evaluate, diagnose, and treat mental illnesses, including referring the patient to a trusted child psychiatrist or therapist in our community. Learn more about how our team can help your little one here. ⬇️

If the school season is full of worries with how your child will balance their mental illness, know you are not alone. We're providing the best tips and tricks to help both you and your family manage this school season and beyond.

08/06/2025

In honor of , we're sharing our dietary guide for breastfeeding moms!

We recommend prioritizing a nutrient-rich diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein, while being mindful of when you consume caffeine and alcohol. 🍎

Nourishing your baby with your own milk offers noteworthy benefits for both of you and your baby. Here are some of our top recommendations for healthy eating and drinking while lactating.

08/05/2025

Back-to-school season can be full of big changes for your little ones! As many children return to school this week, parents can help their kids recharge by encouraging extra sleep and additional quiet time. Check out our blog below for a few things to keep in mind. ⤵️

Though you've made it through the first week or two of back-to-school, see our experts recommendations to help your child readjust to the new school year.

08/04/2025

With school back in session, pediatrician Dr. Jenna Sirmans is sharing tips on keeping young athletes safe, including the importance of hydration and recognizing the signs of a concussion!

Watch the segment from WJCL News here.

07/19/2025

Do children's brains respond differently when they’re reading a print book versus on a screen? 📖🧠📲

A recent experimental study measured the brain responses of children between the ages of 3 to 5 during listening to a story read by a person while viewing a book versus listening to an audio story while viewing a screen.

Researchers found that brain activity differed between the two conditions, particularly in regions of the brain associated with processing social information that were more active during the printed book reading activity. The findings suggest different types of reading may differ in how they impact brain activity related to children's language development.

Read the abstract: https://bit.ly/4lzoFsI

07/18/2025

Is increased screen time linked to youth obesity? Does time spent watching TV, playing video games, or scrolling social media impact body weight?

07/18/2025

❓❓❓Did you know? Lunch AND breakfast are FREE to all SCCPSS students this year. 🍎🍔🥛 We want to make sure students have the tools and fuel they need to succeed! Because EVERY day matters. See you Monday, August 4! 🚸🏫🎒

07/18/2025

06/06/2025

What a great way to prevent the summertime brain drain.

Kick off Summer Reading with us this Saturday at any of our SIX simultaneous block parties! Enjoy treats, entertainment, activities, and welcome bags for children and teens who sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge—all free! We can’t wait to see you there.

05/19/2025

We are happy to celebrate with all of our graduates this year. Congratulations to all of your accomplishments. Thanks for allowing us to be a part or your growth and health journey! Please share your photos with us and let us know where you are graduating from.

05/02/2025

04/15/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that SouthCoast Health has been nominated for the Best of the Coastal Empire Community's Choice Awards this year!

Vote for us in the following categories:
➡️ Best Family Practice
➡️ Best Pediatric Clinic
➡️ Best Allergy Clinic

Vote here: https://savannahnow.gannettcontests.com/2025-Best-of-the-Coastal-Empire-Communitys-Choice-Awards/gallery?group=512550

04/07/2025

April 7-13 is National Public Health Week! Today, we're highlighting the importance of vaccinations in preventing the spread of disease. They help protect you from illness and reduce time away from work, school, and social activities. The Coastal Health District offers vaccines for both children and adults. Call your local health department for more information. coastalhealthdistrict.org/counties

04/01/2025

Meet the Panelist: Michaeline Jensen, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her research focuses on understanding how adolescents and young adults navigate the development of behavior and substance use problems within social, cultural, and technological environments.

Michaeline joins our panel "Technical Interference: Screens and the Parent-Child Relationship" to present on digital media's impacts to relationships between parents and their adolescents, both positive and negative.

Register TODAY 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 https://bit.ly/4bZHHok