Summer is coming to an end which means back to school for children across the country. For most children this means new grade, new teachers, new friends, and maybe even a new school. Here are some suggestions to make the transition easier.
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(Springfield, Georgia) May 23rd, 2018—What if a simple visit from a healthcare team could help a person struggling to manage a chronic illness stay healthier—or ”compliant” as physicians call it—avoiding costly rides in an ambulance, multiple trips to the ER, and repeated hospital admissions that many patients cannot afford? With the mid-June launch… Read more »
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A nutritious diet is a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle. Appropriate nutrition for children is largely based on their age and associated caloric needs. Here are some tips for newborns, babies, toddlers, school-aged children and teenagers.
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Summer brings time to spend with family, fun outdoors, vacations, and road trips. Let’s talk about car seat safety – remember never leave your child alone in the car, and double check the car before exiting so a child is not accidentally left in the car. Also, we review child safety seat guidelines by age.
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Summer is quickly approaching and I want to make sure that you and your children are ready to have a safe and fun-filled summer. Let’s talk about water safety, sun safety, and insect repellant.
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The 2018 Best of the Best: Coastal Empire winners have been announced and Effingham Health System has been voted “Best Hospital” in the Coastal Empire. The contest, sponsored by Savannah Morning News and savannahnow.com, tallies votes from community members to determine the “Best of the Best” locally in categories such as, healthcare, travel, commerce… Read more »
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The well-child visit is the one of the cornerstones for ensuring your child is getting the best and most comprehensive healthcare. Well-child visits (or well checks) ensure that you are forming a close relationship with your child’s Pediatrician. You want someone who knows your child so when they are sick they will know their baseline and be familiar with their medical history.
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(Springfield, Georgia) February 26, 2018— For Effingham Health System (EHS), a community hospitalfocused on transformation, Medicare.gov’s Hospital Compare rating of four-stars, is recognition that the hospital’s quality of care is the best in the area. EHS is the only hospital in the Greater Savannah area—Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, and Bulloch counties—to be named a Top Hospital… Read more »
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In a ceremony underscoring the importance of people in the transformation of Effingham Health System (EHS), over 4 dozen employees were recognized at the Annual Service Awards at the Mighty Eighth Airforce Museum.
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UPDATE ON CLOSINGS: Due to the winter storm, Effingham Health System Physician Practices, including all Effingham Family Medicine locations, The Women’s Center, and ECB Occupational Medicine, will CLOSE TODAY (Wednesday, Jan 3rd) and will reopen at NOON on Thursday, January 4th.
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