Savannah Health 2018

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2018 -2019

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The Board-Certified Gastroenterologists of CDLH: (L to R)

Rodney S. Cohen, MD; Charles W. Duckworth, MD; Ryan C. Wanamaker, MD; Edward Rydzak, MD; Mark E. Murphy, MD; Telciane S. Vesa, MD; George C. Aragon, MD; Steven Carpenter, MD; Mark R. Nyce, MD; Brent W. Acker, MD

Our Midlevel Providers:

Elizabeth Buck, NP; Nancy Ellison, PA; Chelsea Hendrix, NP; Joanna May, PA; Angela Ring, PA

www.savannahgi.com | 912.303.4200

Pooler Office: 140 Traders Way, Pooler, GA 31322 Savannah Office: 1139 Lexington Ave., Savannah, GA 31404 Bluffton Office: 40 Okatie Center Blvd S., Suite 210, Okatie SC 29909

TABLE of CONTENTS S AVA N N A H H E A LT H 2 0 1 8 - 1 9 In Every Issue

Stay Well

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Put Me in, Coach: What a health coach can do for you

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Put a Pin in It: East meets West with this new treatment in physical therapy

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Health Trends: What’s new right here in Savannah The Bionic Body: Innovative tech to transform your health

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Navigating Adolescent Vaccines: Know what kids are getting and when

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Imagine This: Open MRIs provide room to breathe

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Veggie Tales: Plant-based recipes right off the menu

Be Well

Live Well

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Say What?: Discover why hearing matters and what you can do about it

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Put You Best Face Forward: Top products that really produce

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Not Your Mother’s Dentist: Dental procedures without the “ouch”

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Cirque du Savannah: Health and wellness practice inspired by the big top

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Hats Off: Hair-loss treatments that work

ON THE COVER: Health coach Claudia Deen Photo by Andrea Kinnear

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Meet the Doctors

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Meet the Medical Professionals

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Meet the Dentists

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Editor’s Letter

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At Schulze Eye & Surgery Center, we are dedicated to excellence in surgical eye care. Combining leading-edge technology with personalized attention to our patients, we can open your eyes to a whole new world of decreased dependence on glasses or contacts. Whether your needs include traditional or refractive cataract surgery, custom LASIK or PRK, implantable contact lenses or corneal transplants, our on-site ambulatory surgery center allows for surgery in a specialized setting, affording greater efficiencies & lower costs to our patients. You can count on our skilled staff to give you personal attention before, during and after surgery to help you achieve your visual best.

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EDITOR'S LETTER

BY THE TIME THIS ISSUE HITS NEWSSTANDS, I will turn 41 and officially be in my 40s.

I spent this past year at the threshold, looking into the decade ahead with uncertainty because my body had already begun to change in ways and at a rate for which I wasn’t prepared. Suddenly, the first mile of every run made me feel like a rusty locomotive, trying to get up to speed. And where I used to sleep through the night, I started sleeping in “episodes”—and incidentally never between 4 and 6 a.m. I regularly found myself standing in the kitchen pantry only to realize I was looking for a pen. And the sweating. So much sweating.

So, while I’ve long been interested in health, I used to care about how to get faster and stronger. And while I still want to be faster and stronger, I’m acutely aware that at some point faster and stronger just ain’t gonna happen. Coming to terms with that can be tricky, so I’m trying instead to be more focused on what can help me feel and be my best right now. I’m concerned about my hearing, my aches and pains, my dental health, my skin—in short, I’m worried about the things I have taken for granted for the past four decades.

That’s why I was so excited to delve into editing this health supplement. It gave me an opportunity to see how much the field of health and medicine has evolved, and especially here. Savannah has top-of-theline caregivers who are passionate about their work.

We also have access to medical technology that far surpasses cities of the same size. (And in order to make use of these recources we have to know about them.)

To me, this issue is about giving you (and me) the information we need to live our best lives. To be able to look ahead to whatever decade we’re facing down and confidently say, “Bring it.”

Andrea Goto Editor

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SYLVIE BAGGETT

ANDREW VON GOELLNER

"Not Your Mother's Dentist," page s38

"Say What?," page s28; "Office Space," page s40

MOLLY HAYDEN

AMELIA PARKES

"Cirque du Savannah," page s46; "Salt of the City: Paul Hinchey," page s78

"Health Trends," page s15; "Put Me in Coach," page s35

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David Oliver, MD, FACS | Ian McLeod, MD, FACS Jagadish Navare, MD, ENT Allergy | Patricia Fall, MSN, PNP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | Karla McKenzie, MCD, CCC-A, Audiologist

• HEARING CENTER • FYZICAL THER APY & BAL ANCE CENTER • ALLERGY CENTER

OUR SERVICES

The latest techniques in In-Office Balloon Sinuplasty™ | Traditional and advanced endoscopic sinus surgery Surgery and office procedures for snoring and sleep apnea | Home sleep studies | Gland-preserving salivary endoscopy ENT Allergy, Minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery | Balance re-training and dizziness therapy Pediatric disorders including tonsils, adenoids and ear infections | Audiology specialty services include hearing tests and hearing aids

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FYZICAL® is unlike any therapy center you’ve been to before. At FYZICAL®, our highly skilled, compassionate team of therapy providers are 100% focused on achieving optimal health and wellness for you so you can get back to living the life you enjoy. Unlike other therapy clinics, you will receive a specific program designed uniquely for you. NO ‘one program fits all’ here. There is NO other you!

At FYZICAL®, not only will we fix what is broken, but through our comprehensive programs you will discover how to achieve the pinnacle of healthy living, expand your boundaries and feel better. At FYZICAL®, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during one-on-one sessions.

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The Company You Keep:

for expertise in Group Medical Insurance and Group Employee Benefits, count on Bernard Williams & Company.

L-R: Charles McCoy, Roger Holden, Melissa Proper, Rob Bowden Not pictured: Allen Williams, Kelli Gay and Sandy Anthony

Since 1934, Bernard Williams & Company has been giving clients peace of mind and service they can trust.

See why they count on us for the expertise and utmost experience in sound financial management. We know that employees are a company’s biggest asset, which is one reason why our Group Medical Insurance and Employee Benefits professionals are here to help.

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Benefit from a winning combination.

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Headquartered in Savannah, Bernard Williams & Company offers clients a winning combination of quality, service and value from a carefully selected group of insurance and financial service products.

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TRENDING Savannahians can now grocery shop from the comfort of home. Select supermarkets in the Savannah area—including Publix, Whole Foods and, soon, Kroger—will bring your shopping basket right to your door with Instacart Grocery Delivery (instacart.com). Select Kroger stores also offer online ClickList service for curb-side pickup.

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Short-term Rehabilitation or Long-term Care

One-to-One Rehabilitation Therapy u Cardiac Recovery Program u Large rehabilitation gym u One-to-one rehabilitation with therapist u Customized programs in:

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech-language Pathology u Outpatient therapy services available u 24 hour skilled nursing care u Activity and socialization opportunities u Nutrition and dining services

912.354.8225 • Fax 912.790.3238 6711 LaRoche Avenue • Savannah, GA 31406

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Spooning isn't just something you do with your partner. Jen Mark's Acupuncture (2431-B Habersham St.) now offers gua sha, also known as "spooning" therapy. This traditional Chinese medicine treatment involves stroking a smooth, blunt instrument over lubricated skin to benefit sore or injured muscles by stimulating blood flow to the area. Another treatment that sounds like it comes straight from the kitchen table is “cupping” therapy, now available at Heal Acupuncture (2424 Drayton St.). The alternative medicine treatment, made popular by Olympian Michael Phelps and celebrity Gwyneth Paltrow, involves placing special heated or vacuumed cups on the body to create suction, drawing blood to the area to alleviate pain and inflammation. Though the relaxation effect is similar to a deep-tissue massage, expect some temporary bruising.

For our more intimate body parts, Wax and Wane (1917 Bull St.) offers “Half Moon” and “New Moon” post bikini-wax treatments to polish and refine skin that may have become irritated—think of it as a below-the-belt facial.

Perhaps the biggest news on Savannah’s healthcare front is the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) $456 million purchase of Memorial Health. The hospital system will maintain the Memorial Health name but adopt the new "caring star" logo, which represents the link between Memorial and the community.

Rivaling that news is St. Joseph's/Candler’s plans to open a "micro hospital" in early 2019 to serve the residents of Pooler and the surrounding areas. Phase one includes a 61,000-square-foot medical office housing primary and urgent care services. The entire project will be opened in phases over a 10-year period.

Also serving Pooler is the Emerald Neuro-Recover Center (125 Southern Junction Blvd., Suite 201), which provides all-natural alternatives for recovery of opioid dependency, alcoholism, chronic stress, depression and anxiety. The outpatient treatment center uses intravenous infusions to decrease cravings quickly and alleviate anxiety that often accompany traditional drug or alcohol dependency treatment.

Because infant care continues past birth, SouthCoast Health Pediatrics (310 Eisenhower Dr.) now provides in-office lactation counselors who can help breastfeeding go more smoothly.

By the numbers, Shepherd Living at Savannah Quarters (LiveShepherd.com) might just be the best new thing in retirement living: 10-acres, 24/7 care, two greenhouses, four courtyards and one top-of-the-line spa and wellness center. And Fido is welcome, too.

—AMELIA PARKES

TRUST YOUR FACE TO A FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON

Dr. Timothy Minton, MD, FACS is the region’s only fellowship-trained board-certified facial plastic surgeon.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 912-644-0744.

Eyelid Surgery • Facelift /Neck Lift • Skin Cancer Surgery • Rhinoplasty • Botox • Fillers • Microneedling Laser Skin Rejuvenation • Sculpsure® • Full Medspa Services • Chemical Peels • Skincare • Hair Restoration

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Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) gives patients with non-melanoma skin cancers an alternative to surgery.

Small cones are applied directly to the affected area so the radiation is concentrated, eliminating the fatigue and nausea that often come with treatment. “Patients are in and out in about 10 to 15 minutes, though multiple treatments are required,” says Jamie Gonzales, radiologist for Gaughf Dermatology, the only dermatology office currently offering SRT.

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People who experience vertigo, dizziness or imbalance are in constant fear of falling, which can drastically impact the quality of their lives— particularly for the elderly.

But a new treatment exists.

The FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center at Coastal ENT offers the Safety Overhead Support (SOS) system as a key part of therapy. The ceiling-mounted rail system safely supports harnessed patients as they move. “This retrains the brain, the spinal cord, the inner ear, the sensory feeling of walking—all the things that affect balance,” says Dr. David Oliver, ENT.

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Thanks to remarkable innovations in medicine, Savannahians have access to high-tech procedures and treatments that are minimally invasive and maximally life-saving.

The Bionic Body

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Studies show that knee replacements are 2-3 times more accurate when surgeons use robotic technology, which is precisely why the MAKO Robotic Arm is invaluable. The technology also creates a virtual 3D model to allow surgeons to preplan a surgery that’s specific to the patient’s anatomy. “The biggest benefit is much more precise bone cuts so the knee is well-balanced,” says Dr. Jonathan Christy, orthopedic surgeon at OPTIM Surgery Center.

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Patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) commonly take blood thinners to reduce their significant risk of stroke, but this can be dangerous for those at risk of bleeding or falling.

Enter The Watchman, a tiny parachute-like device that can be inserted into a “pouch” off the upper chamber of the heart, safely sealing off the area where clots commonly form and eliminating the need for blood thinners, explains Dr. Michael Chisner, cardiologist at St. Joseph’s/Candler.

HEART

What’s commonly referred to as a “sleeve” gastrectomy—the most common procedure for weight loss—just got easier. The state-ofthe-art da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System means fewer incisions, greater mobility for the surgeon during surgery and less discomfort for the patient post-surgery.

“With robotic instrumentation, it gives you the ability to manipulate tissue similar to the way you would with your hand, rather than with a straight instrument,” says Dr. Oliver Whipple, surgeon at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

That’s excellent news for a practice that performs around 300 bariatric surgeries each year.

STOMACH

To treat life-threatening pulmonary embolisms, patients once had to endure a high dose of clot-busting medicine that came with some serious risks. Today, the EKOS catheter can administer a much smaller dose of the medicine directly into the blood clot.

“Ultrasonic frequencies loosen the mesh work of the clot and allow the drug to penetrate deeper,” explains Dr. Michael Babcock, cardiologist at St. Joseph’s/Candler.

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EAT WELL Veggie Tales

Dietary restrictions got you down? These plantbased bites are stacked with nutrients—and flavor, too.

VEGETARIAN SALAD

An everything-but-thekitchen-sink blend of filling, fresh ingredients.

(VEGETARIAN, DAIRY FREE)

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: Single serving

Vegetarian salad from Kayak Kafé

Photo by JASON B. JAMES

2 cups organic mixed greens 4 ounces Kayak Kafé house-made hummus (see recipe next page) 4 ounces superfood grain salad (see recipe next page) 2 ounces grape tomatoes, chopped 2 ounces carrots, shredded 4 ounces cucumber slices 4 ounces sweet and sour tofu 2 ounces Kalamata olives

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(continued from previous page) In a medium bowl, combine cooked grains with lemon-herb dressing, chopped fresh cilantro and parsley. Add corn, carrots and black beans. Salt and pepper to taste. Toss and set aside.

Superfood Grain Salad (serves 8) 1 cup wheat berries 1 cup Israeli couscous, dry 1 cup quinoa, dry 2 cups canned black beans 1 cup corn salsa 1 cup chopped carrots 8 ounces lemon herb dressing (of your choice) 1 bunch of parsley (finely chopped) 1 bunch of cilantro (finely chopped) Salt and pepper to taste In a medium saucepan, bring wheat berries and water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add couscous and quinoa mix, and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

Thoroughly strain cooked grains.

Transfer to large mixing bowl and combine with remaining ingredients.

Kayak Kafé House-made Hummus 12-ounce can of chickpeas or 1½ cup cooked chickpeas ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ cup tahini, stirred 1 small garlic clove, minced 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt to taste ¼ teaspoon paprika Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.

Transfer small batches to a food processor and blend until a puree starts to form. Add olive oil to thin mixture and blend until the hummus has a consistency of a soft paste. Set aside, refrigerate leftovers.

Kayak Kafé, 1 E. Broughton St. and 5002 Paulsen St., eatkayak.com

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VEGGIE LASAGNA

You don’t have nix the noodle with this layered casserole.

(GLUTEN FREE, VEGETARIAN; DAIRY FREE AND VEGAN WITHOUT OPTIONAL CHEESE)

Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 40-45 minutes Servings: 4 2 lemons, juiced (4-6 tablespoons) 12 ounces extra-firm tofu (drained and pressed dry) 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast ½ cup fresh basil 1 tablespoon dried oregano 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt, divided black pepper as desired 1 cup chopped spinach 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini 2 jars marinara sauce 1 ½ boxes Tinkyada brown rice gluten-free noodles Sprinkle of cashew parmesan (see recipe below) ¼ cup organic mozzarella cheese (optional) Drain tofu and wrap in a tea towel and set on cutting board.

Stack heavy books on top of tofu.

Allow tofu to press for 1-2 hours.

Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly spray an 8x8 inch casserole dish.

Bring large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Add lasagna noodles to pot and boil for 8 minutes. Do not stir as the box instructs. Drain and rinse noodles with cold water. Lay noodles flat on parchment paper to dry.

Add lemon juice, pressed tofu, nutritional yeast, basil, oregano, olive oil and salt to the bowl of a food processor or blender. Pulse

to combine, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture should be combined, but not pureed. Add spinach and pulse to combine.

Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt and pepper, nutritional yeast for cheesiness, or lemon juice for acidity. Set aside.

Spread thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of casserole dish followed by a single layer of the lasagna noodles.

Scoop generous amount of tofu filling and spread it in an even layer. Top with ½ cup of thinly sliced zucchini in an even layer. Top with another layer of marinara sauce.

Lay another layer of noodles in the opposite direction on top of the first layer, and then top with filling, zucchini, sauce and the last of the noodles in the opposite direction. If filling remains, repeat another layer.

Top final layer of noodles with marinara sauce, a sprinkle of cashew parmesan and, if desired, ¼ cup organic mozzarella cheese.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and warm.

Remove from the oven and let rest at least 15 minutes. Top with more cashew parmesan.

Cashew Parmesan ½ cup raw cashews 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 clove garlic Add cashews, nutritional yeast, salt and garlic clove to a food processor. Process until the mixture forms a texture similar to parmesan cheese.

Mixture will keep in the fridge up to 2 weeks.

Flux Nourishment, 912.376.3589, FluxNourishment.org

Photo by CASSIE MOORE

Flux Nourishment's Veggie lasagna

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GREEK LENTILS Unlike a bowl of iceberg lettuce, this savory side satisfies.

(GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN)

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Salad 1 cup black beluga lentils, dry/ uncooked 3 cups water ½ cup red onion, diced ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Greek Dressing ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon tahini 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ teaspoon dried oregano sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Pick through lentils to remove debris.

Rinse lentils, then add to medium saucepan along with water. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to simmer and cook until lentils are tender, 25-35 minutes. Lentils should not be mushy. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and herbs, and set aside.

To prepare dressing, combine ingredients, then whisk or blend thoroughly.

Combine dressing and ingredients, toss gently. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Salad can be served warm or cold.

Good Greens, 140 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Suite A, 912.657.5658

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Dr. Stephanie Ambrose, Dr. Timothy Minton, Dr. Miles Goldsmith, Dr. Michael Poole, Dr. Robert Logan

Georgia Ear, Nose & Throat specializes in the Evaluation, Medical and Surgical Treatment of the following conditions: • Adult and Pediatric ENT • Nose and Sinus Issues • Ear Infections and Ear Surgery • Facial Skin Cancers and Reconstruction • Facial Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Nasal Surgery

• Comprehensive Hearing Solutions, including Hearing Aids, all Surgical Hearing Implants (including Cochlear implants) • Snoring • Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery • Allergy Testing

• Botox, Fillers and Facial Skin Care

• Vertigo (Balance Disorders) • Otology and Neurotology (Complex Ear Surgery) • Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery

For more information or to make an appointment, please call 912-356-1515.

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Say What?

New tech in audiology— because hearing matters more than you think.

By ANDREA GOTO

MY HUSBAND, 49, says he can’t hear me because I mumble, but I know it’s not me.

It’s him. I know this because when we watch TV, the volume is so loud, the sofa shakes. He wears glasses because he can’t see, and yet he refuses to accept that his hearing is an issue, as if doing so would mean he is somehow defective. But the thing is, because of all the new tech out there, there’s no better time to address hearing loss, and not doing so can seriously mess with your brain.

LISTEN UP A 2011 study out of Johns Hopkins University shows that hearing loss independently contributes to dementia and Alzheimer’s. And it contributes a lot. “Mild amounts of hearing loss double the chance of acquiring dementia and Alzheimer’s,” explains Gabriel Pitt, audiologist at Optimal Hearing.

“With moderate amounts of hearing loss, that risk increases three-fold. With severe

degraded hearing loss, it increases five-fold.”

Do I have your attention now?

The jury is still out on how hearing loss and cognitive impairment are connected. It could be that people with hearing loss have to concentrate so much harder to process sound than those with normal hearing, essentially overloading the brain, so to speak. Or, people with hearing loss tend to isolate themselves from social situations because it’s just easier, and this isolation leads to cognitive decline.

There is good news, however. There are studies showing that hearing devices decrease the chance of acquiring dementia and Alzheimer’s. “It’s a very compelling reason to do something about hearing loss sooner rather than later,” Pitt says.

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? “Hearing devices used to be simply an amplifier,” says Susan Timna, audiologist at Audiology and Hearing Aid Services.

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a quiet office setting. But as I sit there at the fully set table (patients enjoy an actual meal) it really does feel as if I’m in a restaurant. And for good reason: Timna pipes in recorded reverberant restaurant sounds. Eventually, Timna hopes to create soundtracks specific to local restaurants so that patients can select the locations they often visit.

During my session, Timna gets feedback from patients and wirelessly programs the hearing aid on a laptop.

The room also includes a sofa on which I can sit and watch TV to replicate the at-home viewing experience. I suddenly regret not bringing my husband.

“People could either make sound loud or soft.” Today, the devices do most of the work for us. “They have processors like a computer—even though they’re very small—and they can separate speech from noise,” says Timna.

Digital hearing devices also pair with smartphones. An app allows calls to go directly to the hearing device without any Bluetooth pieces. Patients can also the app to turn their hearing device volume up and down, though it cannot address the issue of background noise.

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to a new level with an in-office sound simulation room—the only one of its kind in Savannah.

“Every person perceives sound differently,” says Timna. “The room makes it so we can program the hearing aids while they’re in a very noisy environment they frequently visit.”

A table and chairs sit in the center of the room, in front of a large mural of people eating and chatting as if in a restaurant. A large-screen TV controls the sound, pumping in music, conversations and clanking tableware from strategically placed speakers. At first the sound is jarring and unnerving—unexpected in

REMOTE CONTROL All this tech isn’t cheap. Hearing aids range from $1,200 to $3,600 apiece.

The higher the cost, the more bells and whistles. But not everyone needs the Bentley when the Honda will do. For these folks, Karla McKenzie, audiologist at Coastal ENT, explains that there are a number of wireless accessories they can purchase to pair with a less-expensive hearing device.

These intermediary devices serve as a remote control for the hearing aid and can adjust volume, stream a phone call or even the television, which I’m learning is a shared frustration for many couples.

“The remote control allows the patients to change the volume for them, without affecting the volume for their partners,” says McKenzie.

Some patients opt for a remote microphone to better hear their partner.

The partner wears the microphone on their lapel and it wirelessly sends their voice directly to the patient’s hearing aid, cutting out the background noise. McKenzie notes this was particularly useful for one of her patients whose wife had Parkinson’s and he was worried that he wouldn’t hear her if she needed him.

Armed with all this important information on audiology, I’m going to delicately breach the hearing issue with my husband. I just hope he hears me.

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By SYLVIE BAGGETT THE NEWEST ADVANCEMENTS in dental medicine are revolutionizing traditional methods, meaning less discomfort, minimal downtime, and maybe even a little fun.

staff are specifically trained in both the therapeutic and cosmetic application of Botox, patients get a double-whammy win: fewer headaches and fewer wrinkles. What could be better than that?

IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A HEADACHE

LASER FOCUS A trip to the dentist can feel like … well, a trip to the dentist. But as technology improves by leaps and bounds, the process has come to involve some real “Gee whiz!” moments, as Dr. Eric Gladden likes to say.

His new favorite toy—I mean tool— is the laser. Depending on the laser’s settings, it can aid in involved procedures such as root canals by reshaping the gums and eliminating bacteria, or simply kickstart the healing process post-op. Rather than suffer through the discomfort (and horror) of a steel scalpel in the mouth, patients now have the option of surgical operations via laser. Not only is it less invasive than traditional methods, patients report having little to no discomfort during laser surgery.

Gladden explains that lasers also have the capacity to stop an infection in its tracks. If a patient comes in with a cold sore or herpes outbreak, the laser can be dialed down and applied to the affected area, immediately halting the production of infectious cells and allowing the healing process to begin.

Botox for your mouth? Yes! Dr. Lindsay Sammons at Howard Family Dental wants you to know that Botox does more than ease pesky fine lines and wrinkles—it aids in minimizing pain stemming from temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) and migraines.

Sammons estimates that 25 percent of the population suffers from headacheinducing disorders – and since 2011, she has been using Botox not only for its cosmetic purposes, but also as therapeutic treatment for her headache-affected patients.

Once injected, Botox works by acting as a protein that binds to muscle, limiting movement so that pain receptors in nerve endings don’t have the chance to activate.

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Dr. Rutledge Coleman Jr. of Morrison Dental Associates is equally as enthusiastic about the benefits of using lasers—namely PerioLase—to stimulate new bone growth and treat gum disease.

“It’s a game-changer,” Coleman says. While recovery from traditional periodontal surgery would take up to a couple of weeks, patients recover from this less invasive laser procedure in two days on average.

HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT, TOO What’s worse than a kid at the dentist?

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“Silver diamine fluoride is great for kids, because it stops cavities without any drilling or sedation,” Sweeney explains.

She simply paints the fluoride over the cavity, effectively stopping any further decay and creating a protective barrier.

It’s a relatively inexpensive alternative to crowns or extraction. The bad news?

The fluoride turns the tooth black. But once the child is old enough to safely tolerate it, the cavity can be filled with tooth-colored material. And dentistfearing adults can use it, too.

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Hats Off New treatments for hair loss will have you driving with the top down in no time.

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HEN I WAS LITTLE, thanks to my mom and dad, I thought all women had babies and all men lost their hair. As I got older, I realized that pregnancy was optional, but hair loss was your genetic destiny. Subsequently, I deemed it much easier to be a woman. But since the ’80s more has changed than just bangs and shoulder pads. There are now effective treatments for hair loss—and I’m not talking about toupes recently.

Dr. Tim Minton of Savannah Facial Plastic Surgery added hair-loss treatments to his repertoire not only because he was trained in the field, but also because studies show that treatments actually work. That’s good news for male-pattern baldness as well as the large number of women who experience hair loss.

patient’s blood and isolating the platelet rich plasma, these growth factors can be used as a regenerative medicine. In orthopedics, PRP is used for tissue and joint regeneration, facials, and it’s even injected to improve libido.

“The concern is that we’re using PRP in regenerative medicine without a lot of evidence-based data as to protocol and its efficacy,” say Minton, “except when it comes to hair.” Large-scale studies show that PRP is effective for hair, and protocols—how many treatments to do, and when to do them—are also prescribed.

The treatment involves microneedling the scalp and then infusing PRP to activate the follicles. It usually requires three treatments every four weeks and maintenance treatments every 6-12 months. “PRP is also helpful when doing a hair transplant in order to stimulate the new follicles to grow and to help the scalp accept those follicles,” notes Minton.

“TODAY, THEY MAKE A CAP THAT YOU WEAR AT HOME THAT LOOKS LIKE A BEANIE AND IS HOOKED UP TO A BATTERY."

PLUG IT IN To treat hair loss, a surgeon would traditionally take a batch of hair follicles from a “healthy growth” area (usually at the back of the head) and transplant them to a thinning area, usually at the frontal scalp or crown. To harvest the hair, the surgeon would take a strip of skin from which to harvest the follicles.

This created a large linear scar that could be visible with very short hair.

Additionally, hair plugs resulted in an unnatural look because it’s difficult to mimic the natural angle the hair would grow or sit.

The solution presented itself in the process of taking individual follicular units as opposed to a big strip of skin.

The second-generation NeoGraft device Minton uses has a punch mechanism that harvests tens of thousands of random individual follicle units. Those units are then transplanted to the new area with care and concern for the most natural angle and heal without a visible scar.

MIRACLE GROW Before surgical treatments, Minton always begins with the nonsurgical hair restoration treatments, which have made huge advances in the past 10 years. Patients with hair loss often have wispy hairs that can be encouraged into mature, long hairs through nonsurgical methods such as platelet rich plasma treatments (PRP). By drawing a

BLITZKRIEG Often, the best approach to hair re-growth is to combine several nonsurgical approaches like PRP to get the desired results. Another nonsurgical, cutting-edge treatment for hair loss involves low-level laser light therapy which photo-stimulates hair follicles.

When this procedure first came out, a patient would visit the doctor’s office a couple of times a week and sit under the laser light for about 30 minutes. “Today, they make a cap that you wear at home that looks like a beanie and is hooked up to a battery,” says Minton. “It’s studied and proven to stimulate hair growth.”

According to Minton, the oral medication Propecia is also very effective in treating hair loss but may cause sexual side effects in men. “Now compounding pharmacies have come out with a topical Propecia that may provide the same level of growth without the side effects,” says Minton.

A smorgasbord approach to hair loss seems to produce the best results—not only for treatment, but also for long-term maintenance.

And as for my childhood test of whether or not it’s easier to be a man or a woman, it's looking like more of a draw. Thanks, technology.

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By AMELIA PARKES FROM TIME TO TIME, I go on a health kick: I buy spinach, I actually enter the gym, I go more than 24 hours without an alcoholic beverage. The problem is that I usually launch into these whims guided only by what I've read on a fitness blog, and within a matter of days, fast food, cocktails and my couch draw me back into their warm, sedentary embrace. What I need is accountability … in the form of a health coach.

Claudia Deen and Megyn Jefferson, both certified health coaches, say most people come to them with the same goal: to lose weight. But clients quickly learn that a coach’s job goes beyond improving diet and developing exercise routines. It’s about emotional and physical well-being.

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“We all want the easy solution: I’ll follow a diet and lose weight and I’ll be happy ... but there’s usually a lot more to it.”

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know they need to make.”

And then there’s the issue of identifying the reason why a person is overeating or feeling tired or depressed.

“We all want the easy solution: I’ll follow a diet and lose weight and I’ll be happy,” says Deen. “But there’s usually a lot more to it.”

Which is not to say that a health coach is a dietitian, therapist or doctor.

“We are not [to be used] in lieu of these professionals,” says Jefferson. “But we can benefit traditional medicine by partnering with a doctor to help a client comply with what is prescribed.”

And with all this work, Deen’s and Jefferson’s clients usually do lose weight.

“A lot of people say ‘I feel much better, I’m sleeping much better, my intimacy with my husband is better,’” says Jefferson. “And ‘oh, I also lost 10 pounds.’ There’s always an outside improvement.”

Even though I've been averse to coaches since high school tennis, I'm starting to believe sustainable health habits aren’t as impossible as I once thought, as long as I have friendly face to guide me. That, and a chicken nugget or a vodka tonic every once in a while. After all, it’s about balance.

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I BET IT’S A FREAKY SIGHT. I’m lying face down in a quiet, darkened room with 10 needles sticking out of my shoulders while I'm trying to “relax.” A few of the needles are connected to what looks like a car battery with tiny clamps. Those needles pulse rhythmically while the others sit quietly, deep into my muscles.

Dry needling is similar to traditional Chinese acupuncture in that they use the same tiny, almost imperceptible, needles.

However, the therapies are distinctly different when it comes to

By ANDREA philosophy and terminology. Where acupuncturists claim to move “qi” along pathways that correspond with organs, systems or functions to restore balance, the Western approach is based on anatomy, physiology and stimulating a response from the body.

Simply put, “Dry needling increases circulation and muscular relaxation, and decreases pain to the area being treated,” says Stayce McKenzie, a physical therapist at OPTIM. “It brings good stuff in and pushes the bad stuff out to promote healing.”

Both practices acknowledge how the body functions like a network. Throw one part out of whack and another goes with it.

The problem is, too often doctors focus on alleviating a symptom (such as pain), but not necessarily addressing the root of the problem.

This is particularly true when it comes to women’s pelvic health, which was an entirely foreign term to me until I spoke with McKenzie, one of the few therapists in the area to specialize in the field.

She tells me the body is all about “balance,” which sounds like a pretty Eastern concept to me, until she instructs me to stand on one leg. “You’re off balance,” she declares (oh, if she only knew). “You have weakness in your left glute.” She asks if I have lower back and hip pain. Yes, and yes. “One hip sits higher than the other,” she adds, which brings an end to my long-held belief that my right leg is longer than the other.

“When we think of our core, we think abs and back muscles,” says McKenzie. “But you need to think about the top and bottom

of the canister formed by those muscles: the diaphragm and the pelvis.” For women, a weakness in the pelvic floor, also known as prolapse, can cause backache, hip problems, painful intercourse, numbness and incontinence often associated with pregnancy.

Unfortunately, many women who endure these symptoms either do so silently or are told to give their bodies “extra time to heal.” But while silence and time might not help, physical therapy may.

McKenzie begins with an external and internal examination of the pelvic area, which is similar to an annual exam GOTO performed by an OB-GYN. “I feel for tissue tone,” says McKenzie. “Often there are restrictions and pain that patients don’t even realize are there.”

From there, she can prescribe exercises to improve strength and function. She can use dry needling to stimulate certain muscles, making the patient more aware of what’s needed to properly squeeze, lift and “fire” the pelvic floor. She can also target nerve points that correspond with certain organs, such as the bladder.

In about 10 minutes, McKenzie teaches me how to fire my pelvic muscles, breathe more effectively and strengthen the weak neck muscles contributing to the tightness in my shoulders that she’s treating today with dry needling, which is why I’m in a dark room with needled shoulders and battery hookup.

While I didn’t feel the needles go in, I do feel their presence, irritating my angry muscles. And I’m relieved when McKenzie returns about 20 minutes later to take them out.

When I peel myself off the table, I’m dazed and confused, as if I’ve had a deep-tissue massage. The next day I’m sore, but it’s a good kind of sore. A get-the-bad-stuff-out-and-the-good-stuff-in kind of sore. The treatment and the techniques McKenzie gave me made me acutely aware of my body in a way I hadn’t been in a long time, if ever. You can call it “qi,” you can call it trigger points, but I’m going to just call it effective … and spread the word.

Put a Pin in It Pain-free needle to ease your pain? Yep, it’s a thing.

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Office Space An inspired office delights kids and teens—and helps doctors get the job done.

By ANDREA GOTO MY CHILD, now 12, actually likes going to the doctor. She always has. I could chalk this up to stellar parenting or profound bravery on her part, but I think I should give credit where it’s due: the office is just cool.

Coastal Pediatrics’ Midtown office boasts themed exam rooms—themes like dinosaurs, farm and outer space—and the waiting room is divided into three distinct spaces: a newborn area, sick room and well room.

Their new Pooler location, which opened its doors in January, is organized much the same way— though with 1,000 additional square feet, pediatrician Dr. Matt Wilson describes it as, “Like the Midtown office, but on steroids.”

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The teen room, meanwhile, includes an arcade table stocked with dozens of games.

Some may see this all as just bells and whistles to keep patients content, but there’s more to it. “As a pediatrician, I can watch patients play to assess their gross motor development, fine motor skills, and speech as they interact with me and with their parents or siblings,” says Wilson.

This whole setup might horrify my mother, who used to warn me, “Don’t touch anything!”

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NAVIGATING ADOLESCENT VACCINES It’s easy to be confused about what’s necessary—and what’s safe. Dr. Ben Spitalnick sets the record straight.

MANY PARENTS TRUST their child’s pediatrician when it comes to immunizations, but it’s important to know exactly how these shots protect your child, and from what.

Each year, a branch of the Centers for Disease Control approves a recommended vaccination schedule. It’s then adopted by various medical specialties, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. While officially they’re only recommended, the immunizations are also scientifically acknowledged as effective and most are required by pediatricians and both public and private schools.

There’s nothing “new” to the list for 2018, but there are two vaccinations— Gardasil (HPV) and Meningitis B—that may seem new simply because they weren’t available to earlier generations.

Gardasil, the vaccine administered at ages 11-13 to prevent HPV, earned an early bad rap as an STD vaccine only for girls. But Dr. Ben Spitalnick of Pediatric Associates of Savannah and president of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, explains that’s simply not the case. “It’s a cancer vaccine that prevents HPV, which in males is a leading cause of throat cancer,” he says.

“It’s absolutely recommended, and it’s absolutely safe.”

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meningitis B was added about 6 years ago. This vaccination prevents severe meningitis outbreaks in colleges and, as such, is often required for college students. Yet, some people still hesitate.

“There is concern spread over the Internet about the effectiveness of the vaccine, possible side effects, and if it’s worth getting when it may not be required,” Spitalnick explains. “But the science and research show that it’s effective, safe and worth getting.”

The one immunization that is not new, but sometimes considered by parents as unnecessary for adolescents, is the flu vaccination. Spitalnick is unwavering in his belief that children should be immunized against the flu every year— and he backs it with data. “Flu is the number one leading cause of vaccinepreventable death in the United States,” he says. “While most flu-related deaths actually happen in the elderly, the kids are the primary vector that spread it to the community.”

It’s still possible to contract the flu after being vaccinated, as Spitalnick points out. “Studies show that people who get the flu shot have a significantly lower risk of being hospitalized from the flu,” he explains. “This past flu season, the data shows that 90 percent of children who die from the flu are non-immunized kids.”

Bottom line: get the shot.

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Imagine This A cutting-edge open MRI puts pediatric patients and their parents at ease.

IMAGINE ASKING A 6-YEAR-OLD to lie still for 15-30 minutes while closed off inside a tube. Yeah, I can’t either, which is why many doctors have to rely on full sedation with anesthesia to get high-quality images when it comes to kids, adding a real health risk to an otherwise safe procedure (unlike a CT scan, there’s no ionizing radiation with MRI—it’s all magnetic).

Enter the high-field open MRI by Hitachi. Dr. Jack Considine, radiologist at Coastal Imaging, which has the only MRI of this kind in Savannah, calls it a “game-changer” for the city, providing the highest-quality imaging and surgical-quality studies, all while making the procedure more comfortable for young patients.

As opposed to the conventional “tube,” Considine describes the open MRI as being similar to lying between two slices of bread. “The tube can be pretty intimidating for a small child,” Considine says. “But because ours is open with full access all around it, both parents can be in the room, leaning in and talking to the child, even holding their hand.”

If necessary, a parent can even lie down next to the child during the procedure.

Considine notes that the open MRI doesn’t just benefit pediatric patients—it’s more comfortable for any patient who might feel anxious in the tube MRI. Additionally, because the machine can hold upwards of 600 pounds, larger patients finally have access to high-quality imaging. A game-changer indeed.

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INSTRUCTOR ANDREA FAVELLI guides students through a meditative yoga practice that incorporates silk hammocks to support students in their poses. Like traditional yoga, the aerial practice is focused on promoting well-being, but it also builds strength and flexibility.

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OWNER ELYSE SCHREIER introduced circus arts to The Studio three years ago. Here, Jamie Failing of the dance troupe The Stardust Pixxies leads an aerial class comprised of various circus arts stations and equipment on which students of all ages and abilities learn to perform.

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Audiology and Hearing Aid Services 803 East 68th St., Savannah, GA 31405 912.351.3038 Other Locations: Pooler, Statesboro and The Village on Skidaway Island 912.598.0616 (Skidaway Island Direct) From left: Katherine Neufeld, AuD, CCC-A; Casey Allen, AuD, CCC-A; Susan Timna, AuD, CCC-A; Cori Palmer, AuD, CCC-A;

WE ARE THE LEADING EXPERTS IN: Your hearing health.

Aging, noise exposure, smoking, poor cardiovascular health, high BMI, and diabetes are among the common health issues that can negatively affect the auditory system and cause hearing loss.

Untreated hearing loss has been linked to an increase in depression and cognitive decline. Allowing hearing loss to go untreated can have serious consequences to your overall health.

WE’RE MOST PROUD OF THE FACT THAT WE: Live and practice in Savannah and we strive to provide the highest quality of

hearing health care to our community and the surrounding areas. We are dedicated to working with our patients to determine the best treatment plan for their individual needs.

OUR PATIENTS OFTEN TELL US: They “hear fine, but they don’t understand what is being said.”

As we age, we use more cognitive resources to understand speech, especially in background noise.

This is why understanding speech cannot be restored by simply turning up the volume. Most hearing aids on the market will help to make sounds louder, but to improve a patient’s

understanding abilities, you need the right technology and programming inside the hearing aid. As technology continues to improve, we have more and more tools available to help successfully restore a patient’s ability to understand in hard listening situations.

WE ARE MOST EXCITED ABOUT: Our simulation room. We have the ability to simulate real life listening situations in our state of the art facility. We can program your hearing devices to maximize hearing in noisy places. This is the only room like it in the city—the very first of its kind.

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Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah, PC HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: St. Joseph’s/Candler, Memorial University Medical Center and

Pictured (from left): Jordan T. Houston, PA; Gregory D. Borak, MD Branden S. Hunter, MD; Christen F. Standiford, NP; David M. Chalikian, MD; Ansley S. Tharpe, MD; Travis F. Wiggins, MD Sara L. Barrett, PA

Savannah | Main office: 519 Stephenson Avenue Central Park: 340 Eisenhower Drive, Building #1500 Endoscopy Center: 519 Stephenson Avenue Richmond Hill | 9976 Ford Avenue, Suite A-2 Pooler | 114 Canal Street, Suite 501 Springfield | Effingham County Hospital, 459 Highway 119 South Bluffton | 10 Oak Forest Road, Suite C

WE ARE LEADING SPECIALISTS IN: Digestive disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine (colon), liver, pancreas and gallbladder. Our areas of expertise include: Therapeutic and Diagnostic Endoscopy, Colon Cancer Screening, Reflux Disease, Pancreatic and Biliary Diseases, Radiofrequency Ablation for Barrett’s Esophagus, Crohn’s & Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Cancer, and Endoscopic Ultrasound.

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EXPERTISE: Since 1978, our physicians and staff at Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah, P.C. have been committed to providing patients from across the Coastal Empire with the finest quality and most compassionate care for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver disease. Our highly qualified physicians are all board certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and have been trained in leading institutions across the country. Collectively, our diverse backgrounds and medical expertise of specialty procedures set our practice apart from our peers.

ACCREDITATION: Our Endoscopy Center is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) and has continually held this distinction since its inception, earning a 100 percent rating

score on our 2018 AAAHC survey. Our facility also received Medicare Deemed status by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

CONVENIENCE: We strive to make our physicians and services more easily accessible for our patients. In addition to our main location, we have offices in Richmond Hill, Pooler, Springfield and Bluffton to provide convenience and prompt appointments for our patients. Our Endoscopy Center is equipped with the latest technology, including in-house pathology and a fully staffed team of anesthesia specialists.

By using the most up-to-date endoscopic techniques, we are able to offer more convenient treatment and a faster recovery for our patients.

ADVICE—COLONOSCOPY SCREENING: Men and women who are at an average risk for colon cancer should begin colon cancer screening at age 50 and age 45 for African-American individuals. A colonoscopy is the most effective method of screening for colon cancer and is not just for detection but prevention as well. Regular colonoscopy screening and removal of polyps reduces your risk of developing colorectal cancer by up to 90 percent. The new American Cancer Society 2018 guidelines recommend that average-risk adults aged 45 years and older undergo regular screening.

CONTACT US: We welcome both new and returning patients to our practice. You can contact our appointment staff by calling 912.354.9447 and following the prompts. We look forward to caring for your gastrointestinal health.

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Paul Myers Hinchey, D.M.D., M.D. DEGREE/RESIDENCY: Medical College of

Georgia School of Dentistry, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

FELLOWSHIP: America Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: St. Joseph’s/Candler

hospitals, Memorial Health

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I’M A LEADING EXPERT IN: Maxillary reconstruction using zygomatic implants, complex bone-grafting procedures, corrective jaw surgery and dental implants.

I’M MOST EXCITED ABOUT: Reconstructing my patients with atrophic maxillae with zygomatic implants. The procedure is truly life-changing and has the ability to restore a patient’s previous form and function.

MY MENTORS (DR. SAMUEL MCKENNA AND DR. LUIS VEGA) TAUGHT ME: How the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery can

positively impact and improve my patient’s lives.

MY PHILOSOPHY TO MEDICINE IS: To treat patients like I would treat a family member.

MY PATIENTS WOULD DESCRIBE MY BEDSIDE MANNER AS: Engaging, enthusiastic and friendly.

MY FITBIT STAYS ACTIVE BECAUSE I: Am constantly chasing my 3-year-old daughter and 10-month-old son.

I’M MOST PROUD OF: My family support system, especially my wife, Krista.

MY PERFECT EVENING OUT IN SAVANNAH INCLUDES: Dinner with my wife and friends at one of our favorite restaurants.

MY FAVORITE COASTAL GEORGIA PASTIME IS: Inshore fishing or cruising the Savannah waterways at sunset.

YOU’D NEVER GUESS THAT I: Lived in Fiji for four months scuba diving and performing reef surveys for Greenforce, a marine conservation program.

Frank Scarbrough, DMD, FACOMS HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Memorial University Medical Center, St. Joseph’s/

Candler Care Network

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Diplomate, American Board of Oral and

Maxillofacial Surgery; Diplomate, National Board of Dental Anesthesiology

FELLOWSHIPS: American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons,

American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons MEDICAL DEGREE: Medical College of Georgia RESIDENCY: Louisiana State University School of Medicine - Shreveport; Medical College of Georgia Chatham Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 501 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah | 912-354-1515 | chathamoralsurgery.com 145 Traders Way, Suite A, Pooler | (912) 748-4365

I’M A LEADING EXPERT IN: The surgical and non-surgical management of TMJ pain and dysfunction. I was fortunate to train under the pioneers of TMJ arthroplasty, TMJ arthroscopy and TMJ total joint replacement.

ONE THING I WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE IN MY FIELD IS: The advice offered to patients who have TMJ signs/symptoms.

Historically, patients who had a “popping” sound when they open their jaw, were told to just ignore it or live with it. But, TMJ is a progressive disorder. If treated early, it can be treated non-surgically or with minimally invasive procedures.

MY GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT HAS BEEN: Being the father of two wonderful young boys. They are what makes my life meaningful and have purpose.

THE HEALTH ISSUE I’M MOST CONCERNED ABOUT IS: TMJ pain and dysfunction. I am fortunate to have found a profession that I am passionate about and one in which I can make a difference.

MY PATIENTS OFTEN TELL ME: “Thank you for helping me get my life back.” I can’t describe the feeling I get when I hear those words.

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Michael Wilson, DMD, FACOMS HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Memorial University Medical Center, St.

Joseph’s/Candler Hospitals

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Diplomate, American Board of Oral

and Maxillofacial Surgery; Diplomate, National Board of Dental Anesthesiology FELLOWSHIPS: American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons MEDICAL DEGREE: Medical University of South Carolina RESIDENCY: University of Texas and the Medical College of Virginia Chatham Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 501 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah | 912-354-1515 | chathamoralsurgery.com 145 Traders Way, Suite A, Pooler | (912) 748-4365 s54

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I’M A LEADING EXPERT IN: All things oral and maxillofacial surgery. I am particularly adept at dental/alveolar surgery and implants.

I LOVE PRACTICING IN SAVANNAH BECAUSE OF: The people. Savannah is filled with an eclectic mix of personalities and lifestyles. I meet new and interesting people every day.

WHEN I’M NOT IN THE OFFICE: I like to not be in the office. It’s hard not to take patients home with you, mentally. Fishing, flying, reading and spending time with my family are all diversions that I enjoy.

MY CHARITY OF CHOICE IS: The Friends of Barnabas Foundation. I’ve had the opportunity to work with this foundation, performing cleft-lip and palate surgeries in Honduras. The organization does an excellent job of coordinating care and making sure the majority of donated funds go to help the patients.

I STAY HEALTHY BY: Thinking about exercising. It’s not as effective as actually exercising, but it’s much easier to do.

MY PATIENTS OFTEN TELL ME: “You don’t act like a doctor.” I am not sure if this is a compliment or an insult. I am going with compliment.

Gabriel Pitt, Au.D. DOCTORATE DEGREE: Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) from the University of South Florida EXTERNSHIP: University of California-San

Francisco

AFFILIATIONS: Past President Georgia Academy of Audiology, Fellow-American Academy of Audiology (AAA).

Optimal Hearing Systems, Inc. Locations: Savannah, Statesboro, Vidalia, Bluffton, Hilton Head, Jesup (30 locations total) 912.352.8530 | optimalhearing.com

I’M A LEADING EXPERT IN: Assessment and treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus, which is a ringing sound in the ears or head.

A tinnitus assessment can provide important information to determine the proper way to manage one’s symptoms. The underlying cause can range from wax buildup to sinus or allergy problems to hearing loss or even a TMJ disorder.

In most cases, there is something we can do to help minimize and possibly eliminate the tinnitus.

I WAS ATTRACTED TO THIS FIELD: As a child. Being the third generation in my family to work with the hearing impaired, I’ve seen the benefits of optimal hearing from a young age. I have seen my grandfather help people whom I now see in my office, and I’m even seeing the grandchildren of patients my family has helped. I knew from a young age that I had a passion to help people obtain optimal hearing.

NEW RESEARCH IN MY SPECIALITY: Shows that maintaining optimal hearing has the potential to improve cognitive

function. Over the last decade, multiple studies have established that individuals with hearing loss are at an increased likelihood of acquiring dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

In addition to these compelling results, a study out of France found that the use of hearing aids attenuates cognitive decline in elderly people with hearing loss.

My hope is that this helps motivate more people to do something about a hearing deficit, and having your hearing professionally examined is the best way to do that.

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Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Savannah, PC 5201 Frederick St. 912-351-3030 | entsavannah.com From left: Stephen P. Rashleigh, MD, FACS; Brad Rawlings, MD; William Moretz, III, MD; Diane W. Davis, MD; Fred L. Daniel, MD, FACS; Michelle Yamada, PA-C; Michael Zoller, MD, FACS

WE SPECIALIZE IN: Comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for problems of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck, including treatment of allergies and sinusitis, sleep apnea, thyroid and parathyroid disease and voice and swallowing disorders. We also treat pediatric ENT patients for a variety of problems, including chronic ear infections and tonsillitis. Our skilled audiologists provide the latest in hearing aid technology at Audiology and Hearing Aid Services. We utilize the latest ENT technologies, such as balloon sinuplasty for treatment of sinusitis, radiofrequency ablation of the tongue base for treatment of sleep apnea and endoscopic techniques for thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy.

Sarah C. Jarrell, MD MEDICAL DEGREE: Doctor of Medicine, Mercer

University School of Medicine, Savannah, GA

RESIDENCY: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Memorial

Health University Medical Center, Savannah, GA

AFFILIATIONS: American College of Obstetricians

and Gynecologists; Georgia OB/GYN Society SouthCoast Health OBGYN 5353 Reynolds St. Suite 300 912.355.4427 | southcoasthealth.com

WHAT INSPIRED ME TO BE A DOCTOR: Growing up, I admired the incredible work ethic of my father, a urologist, and my grandfather, an ear, nose and throat doctor. I witnessed first hand the happiness that caring for others brought the physicians in my family.

MY FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX IS: Spending time near and on the water.

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Claudia Gaughf, MD MEDICAL DEGREE: Medical College of Georgia RESIDENCY: Dermatology at the Medical College

of Georgia after two years of Internal Medicine at the Medical Center of Central Georgia

ACCREDITATION: Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology BOARD CERTIFICATION: Diplomat of American

Board of Dermatology

Gaughf Dermatology 639 Stephenson Ave. 1000 Town Center Blvd., Pooler 9976 Ford Ave., Richmond Hill 912.354.7124 | gaughfdermatology.com

I AM MOST EXCITED ABOUT: Being able to offer superficial radiation as another option for treatment of squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma. This is a newer advanced form of radiation specifically for skin cancers that is safe and highly effective without pain, scarring or damage to underlying structures. We are pleased to have certified radiation therapist Jamie Gonzalez on our team.

better to receive medical-grade products and to be given an honest opinion of what these products do for your skin.

I RECOMMEND AVOIDING HEALTH FADS LIKE: Creams sold in stores that tell you they will remove deep wrinkles or give the effect of a face lift. It’s always

A DAY DOESN’T GO BY THAT I DON’T: Appreciate all what God has given to me: A good career, patients, my health and a wonderful family.

MY PHILOSOPHY IS: To be honest with patients. Discuss expectations and options. This includes cosmetic treatments, as I prefer not to do the treatment if a patient has a false belief of what it will do for them.

I WISH MORE OF MY PATIENTS WOULD: Realize that melanoma can kill. We strongly encourage our patients to get a full body exam yearly.

I’M GRATEFUL THAT: I love my job and the opportunity to help others by diagnosing cancers early enough to make a difference. Also, I want to express my thanks to all my staff members including my wonderful physician’s assistants Amy Milsap and Blaire Wente.

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Preston Peacock, Chiropractor, DCDABCO, CCSP AFFILIATIONS: Georgia Chiropractic Association MEDICAL DEGREE: Chiropractic (DC) Diplomate of

American Chiropractic of Orthopedist, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician INTERNSHIP: Chicago, IL Advanced Chiropractic Center 408 SW Highway 80 | 912.748.0350 912.555.9900 | savdermatologyassciates.co

I AM MOST PROUD OF: Building this successful practice 17 years ago after moving to the Pooler area from Chicago, Illinois.

I would not have been able to do this without the help and support of my wife and twin boys.

I’M MOST EXCITED ABOUT: The new tools I have to treat sports-related injuries.

FIVE SUPPLEMENTS THAT CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH ARE: Turmeric, Omega 3, Coenzyme Q10, Magnesium and a multivitamin.

A DAY DOESN’T GO BY THAT I DONT: Think about my family and how truly blessed we are.

Kristi Hofstadter-Duke, Ph.D. Amanda Wadley, M.S. DOCTORAL DEGREE (DR. DUKE): The University of Nebraska - Lincoln RESIDENCY: Pediatric Psychology, Munroe-Meyer Institute - University of Nebraska Medical Center ACCREDITATIONS: National Register Health Service Psychologist

Savannah Behavioral Pediatrics 9100 White Bluff Road, Suite 601 912.436.6789 | savannahbehavioralpediatrics.com WE ARE LEADING EXPERTS IN: Child behavior, learning and development. We help parents and guardians understand the challenges their children face, and we partner with families to change behavior, improve learning and overcome developmental obstacles. Whether your child is exhibiting challenging behavior, social delays or learning difficulties, we are the specialists trained to identify, treat and monitor your child throughout the developmental period.

OUR MOTTO IS: Changing behavior. Changing lives. When committed families collaborate with us and work hard, we see life-changing transformations for both the child and the family.

WE’RE MOST EXCITED ABOUT: Our increasing ability to accurately identify autism and other developmental concerns at a very early age. We can conduct evidence-based developmental and autism evaluations starting at 18 months old. s58

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Corinne M. Howington, MD Elizabeth Brennan, PA-C MEDICAL DEGREE: Louisiana State University Medical School RESIDENCY: Dermatology, Louisiana State University Medical School

Low Country Dermatology 310 Eisenhower Drive, Ste. 12A 912.354.1018 lcderm.com OUR APPROACH TO MEDICINE IS: To share the latest information available on skin care and research. Our practice has widened its scope of treatment possibilities to include therapies that focus on underlying issues that can cause or be affected by skin problems.

WE ENJOY VOLUNTEERING FOR: Local nonprofits. We host fundraisers for the Ronald McDonald House of the Coastal Empire, the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute, and we sponsor the annual Wine, Women and Shoes event.

We’ve also donated skin care items to the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society’s annual Camp Buddy.

WE WISH MORE OF OUR PATIENTS WOULD: Learn the “ABCDE rule” to recognize skin cancer warning signs, which can help save their lives or someone they love.

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Sally Mathews, M.Ed., CCC-SLP DEGREE: Master of Education in Communication

Disorders

AFFILIATIONS: American Speech-LanguageHearing Association, Board Certified; Certificate of Clinical Competence

Live Oak Children’s Therapy 7130 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite 100 912.355.3392

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I’M A LEADING EXPERT IN: Improving the quality of life for clients and their families. I’m able to facilitate and provide a voice to clients, whether it’s using their own voice or having to use an alternate means of communication through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). AAC is an umbrella term that includes any form of communication to express ideas without talking and is used for individuals with severe speech and language delays.

WHEN I KNEW I WANTED TO GO INTO THIS FIELD: As a senior at Statesboro High School,

I completed an apprenticeship at an elementary school and volunteered at Stirrup Some Fun, a therapeutic riding program. While working and volunteering at these locations, I encountered many children who struggled with communication, and I knew I wanted to help in the future.

the interventions I can provide will help that child communicate better throughout their entire life. This is why I love what I do!

THE MOST REWARDING PART OF MY JOB: Is knowing that I’m impacting a child’s life—this is the most rewarding part. No matter if I’m teaching a child how to produce sounds correctly, to use AAC, understand social cues or help them speak without stuttering, I know

MY GO-TO SPOT IN SAVANNAH IS: Flying Fish on Wilmington Island. They have some of the best shrimp you can get!

MY FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX IS: By playing with my dog, sitting on the beach with my husband and friends and going for a boat ride.

ExperCARE Urgent Care 318 Mall Blvd, Savannah (next to Dick’s Sporting Goods) 912.358.1515 60 Exchange St, Richmond Hill (next to Kroger) 912.756.2273 WeAreUrgentCare.com Pictured (from left): Catherine C. Grant, CEO, Tom Ryan, PA-C, Andrea Yates, PA-C, J. David Carson, MD – Director of Occupational Medicine, Robert A. Mazur, MD – Medical Director,Jeffrey Morgan, PA-C, Whitney Rintelman, PA-C, Tricia Howard, PA-C

WE’RE EXPERTS IN: Delivering excellence and convenience!

With more than 178 years of combined experience and extended hours of operation, including evenings and weekends, you can rest assured that we will be there when you need us most.

You never need an appointment, and we accept insurance! No insurance, no problem, as we offer reasonable cash rates.

OUR FAVORITE WAYS TO RELAX ARE: Playing golf, fishing, running/working out, motorcycle riding, spending time with family, ballroom dance & occasionally binge-watching Netflix.

WHAT OTHER SERVICES DOES EXPERCARE OFFER IN ADDITION TO URGENT CARE? : X-Rays, Labs and Immunizations, travel medicine, school physicals as well as a full range of occupational health services including physicals, drug testing, spirometry, audiometry, on-site testing & MORE.

Rita Slatus, Executive Director Buckingham South 5450 Abercorn St. Savannah 31405 912-355-5550 buckinghamsouth.com

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES: Address both the health care needs as well as the social and emotional well-being of each resident. An assisted living community will provide medication monitoring, daily housekeeping, transportation and stimulating recreational, social and cultural activities.

WHAT SETS BUCKINGHAM SOUTH APART: Is the unparalleled, personalized approach, tailored to provide the highest quality of health care and medical attention. Buckingham South is able to provide continuity of care as one’s medical needs increase. 24-hour, round-the-clock nursing care including a full time registered nurse, licensed medical technicians, certified nursing assistants, a medical director and security are all on call to ensure the finest care. Because Buckingham South is locally owned and operated, management is on location 24-7 to address family questions and concerns and to ensure the highest level of individualized attention.

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Harry S. Collins, DO, FACOG MEDICAL DEGREE: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine RESIDENCY: Walter Reed Army Medical Center,

ORGANIZATIONS: Life Fellow, American College of

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Washington, D.C.

Dr. Harry S. Collins is the only certified physician to have successfully completed training and certification in Bio-Identical Hormone Optimization in the Savannah area. He is a certified provider of the O Shot, P Shot, Vampire Facelift, Vampire Facial and Vampire Breast Lift using platelet rich plasma. Dr. Collins is the only physician in Southeast Georgia offering the GainsWave procedure, a non-invasive, medication-free treatment with a 90% success rate in treating erectile dysfunction!

Call today for a free consultation!

Savannah Age Management Medicine, Inc. 200 Blue Moon Crossing, Ste. 102, Pooler | 912-925-6911 | agemanagementmed.com

Pictured (from left): Tara D. Pippin, Office Admin & Sales Tamara Price-Bell, Exercise Physiologist Harry S. Collins, DO, FACOG Merrilou Johnson, CMA

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Walker T. Pendarvis, DMD, MHS EDUCATION: Medical University of South Carolina; College of Dental Medicine, Charleston, South Carolina; Postgraduate Residency in Periodontics MEDICAL DEGREE: Doctor of Dental Medicine (summa cum laude) and Master of Health Sciences (Summa Cum Laude) BOARD CERTIFICATION: Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology ORGANIZATIONS: Member of American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontics, Southern Academy of Periodontology, Georgia Society of Periodontists, Georgia Dental Association

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I’M A LEADING EXPERT IN: Implant dentistry, surgical extractions, ridge/sinus augmentation, soft tissue (gum) grafting, dental surgery, periodontal disease treatment and IV sedation. My team and I provide the highest level of innovation and surgical experience while utilizing technological advances such as in-office 3D imaging to ensure absolute diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.

MY APPROACH TO MEDICINE: I spend quality

time listening to each patient to fully understand their concerns and needs. We will then discuss the best treatment options to achieve a successful outcome. I am passionate about providing minimally invasive procedures to reduce post-surgical issues so patients can enjoy their lives.

PROCEDURES I PERFORM THAT ENHANCE MY PATIENTS’ LIVES: • Immediate tooth removal with immediate implant placement and temporization.

A patient may arrive with a fractured tooth and literally walk out with a beautifully restored implant that looks as natural as a perfect tooth.

• Immediate full arch of teeth in a day. Diseased teeth are removed, implants placed and a same-day beautiful restoration is delivered.

• Minimally invasive gum grafting to beautify the smile and improve oral health.

Mark N. Dye, DMD MEDICAL DEGREE: Tufts University School of

Dental Medicine

RESIDENCY: Tufts University School of Dental

Medicine

ORGANIZATIONS: American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Mark N. Dye, DMD LLC 310 Eisenhower Drive, Bldg. 14 912.355.2424 thesavannahdentist.com

MY APPROACH TO DENTISTRY IS: A conservative approach. My patients know that they will not have to deal with high-pressure sales and excessive treatment plans.

MY PATIENTS WOULD DESCRIBE MY CHAIRSIDE MANNER AS: Professional, knowledgeable, and caring with a sense of humor.

I LOVE SINKING MY TEETH INTO: Tableside guacamole, shrimp tacos and a spicy margarita at Tequila’s Town.

ADD YEARS TO YOUR LIFE BY: Brushing and flossing twice a day!

AFTER A STRESSFUL DAY, I UNWIND BY: Hopping on my bicycle for a leisurely ride around the many bike trails at The Landings on Skidaway Island.

MY DENTISTRY PHILOSOPHY: If it isn’t broken, then don’t fix it!

We take pride in offering quality cosmetic and general dentistry to our patients, but one of the things our patients seem to appreciate most is that we do not push unwanted procedures on them.

WE ARE PROUD TO BE: Truly state-of-the-art! We are constantly redefining exceptional dentistry with the latest dental technology. We are one of four regional dentists to use an iTero Scanner for digital impressions. This means no more “mouthfuls of goo.”

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Stephanie Joy Sweeney, DMD MEDICAL DEGREE: DMD from Medical College of Georgia (now Augusta University) AFFILIATIONS: Georgia Dental Association, ADA,

Savannah Dental Society, American Academy of Cosmetic Orthodontists, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Spear Dental Academy Savannah Dental 836 E. 65th St., Suite 11 912.355.8821 | savannah.dental s68

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I WAS ATTRACTED TO DENTISTRY: Because my childhood dentist dramatically changed my life! My teeth weren’t naturally beautiful, but with the help of a cosmetic dentist, any smile can be amazing.

MY FAVORITE WAY TO STAY FIT IS: To play in the water. I’m an avid fan of all watersports, and I would be content to surf or kiteboard all day, every day! My newest sport is foil boarding – if you haven’t seen it, I’d recommend watching a video of it. I’ll bet it will make you want to get out there and try it! I also enjoy golf, tennis, wakeboarding, yoga, pilates and sailing!

MY GO-TO SPOT IN SAVANNAH IS: Not in Savannah at all, but it’s on Tybee Island! After a day on the water, I always enjoy North Beach Grill or Hucapoos. They usually have live music and great food, and you’re always welcome, even if you are still sandy and salty from the beach!

YOU’D NEVER GUESS THAT I: Am super passionate about reducing the amount of waste we use. During recent surf trips to the Dominican Republic and El Salvador, it broke my heart to see the amount of trash in the ocean – mostly single use, disposable plastics! I avoid using straws and

bring my Yeti cup everywhere to avoid to-go cups. Even in my smallest purse, I fit a collapsible camping cup to use as a to-go cup if needed!

IF I WASN’T A DENTIST, I WOULD BE: A fashion designer.

I was always an artistic individual—I even designed my own clothing in high school! I turned my grandmother’s vintage scarves into skirts and dresses and upholstery projects scraps into handbags. I have always enjoyed creating something beautiful.

Today, I create amazing smiles.

Scott Cohen, DDS MEDICAL DEGREE: University of Tennessee,

Memphis

ORGANIZATIONS: Southeast District Dental Society, Georgia Dental Association, American Dental Association, Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry AREAS OF CONCENTRATION: Cosmetic Dentistry,

Dental Sleep Medicine

Cohen Dental 310 Eisenhower Drive, Building 2 912.353.9533 savannahdentalcentre.com

I’M MOST EXCITED ABOUT: Our new office located at 310 Eisenhower Drive, Building 2. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to serve our clients’ needs with the best available care.

I use it almost daily when treating my patients as well as life in general. Sometimes life throws curve balls that you don’t expect.

You have to know how to think on your feet.

MY MOST REWARDING MOMENT AS A DOCTOR WAS: Seeing patients “really smile” for the first time in their lives. Having a great smile can give a person confidence like nothing else can.

MY APPROACH TO MEDICINE IS: Treat my patients the way I want to be treated. We make sure to always put you first in everything that we do.

MY MENTOR TAUGHT ME: A lifelong lesson when I was 11-years-old—how to improvise.

MY PATIENTS WOULD DESCRIBE MY CHAIRSIDE MANNER AS: South-Georgia friendly!

I WISH MORE OF MY PATIENTS WOULD: Understand how important oral health is to their overall well-being.

MY OPINION ON GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY: A good friend of mine has a motto: “Give like you live.” I donate and raise funds for many charities locally, nationally and internationally. Most recently, we celebrated our grand opening with a fundraiser for the Rape Crisis Center. P.S.—I love to socialize!

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Jason Howard, DMD ORGANIZATIONS: Georgia Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Orthodontic Society, American Academy of Facial Esthetics

Lindsay Sammons, DMD ORGANIZATIONS: Georgia Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Facial Esthetics

Howard Family Dental—Pooler 91 Brighton Woods Drive, Pooler 912.748.4858 howardfamilydental.com

I’M MOST EXCITED ABOUT: Therapeutic Botox for patients suffering from headaches and TMJ related issues. —Sammons I’M MOST PROUD OF THE FACT THAT: My husband and I are raising two Southern gentlemen who love God, their family and sports. —Sammons I ENJOY VOLUNTEERING FOR: The annual Howard Free Day of Dentistry, where we give away basic dentistry to those in need. —Howard AFTER A STRESSFUL DAY, I UNWIND BY: A tough workout at Pure Barre Savannah! —Sammons Spending time with my wife and my two daughters. —Howard

Dentist Profiles 2015 Abby L. Dew, DDS QUALIFICATIONS: Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Michigan ORGANIZATIONS: American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, Southeastern District Dental Society

Howard Family Dental—Southside 206 E. Montgomery Crossroad 912.927.3615 | howardfamilydental.com

I’M MOST EXCITED ABOUT: Combining implantology with top-notch restorations. My team is creating beautiful smiles with strong foundations to last.

MY PATIENTS WOULD DESCRIBE MY CHAIRSIDE MANNER AS: Patient, calm and thorough. I try my best to take time to get to know each patient as a person, and I only recommend treatments that I’m confident will make their lives better.

MY FIT BIT STAYS ACTIVE BECAUSE I: Have a full-time dental practice and chase around a 6 and 4-year-old, with another one on the way in August.

I LOVE SINKING MY TEETH INTO: Adam Turoni’s dark chocolate peanut butter cups. They are to die for!

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Julie K. Howard, DMD DENTAL DEGREE: Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry

Emily Husted, DMD DENTAL DEGREE: Dental College of Georgia at

Augusta University

OUR AFFILIATIONS: American Dental Association,

Georgia Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Orthodontic Society Howard Family Dental—Midtown 533 Stephenson Ave. 912.236.3557 | howardfamilydental.com

I’M SMILING BECAUSE: I am so grateful to live each day doing what I love surrounded by those I love. I am blessed to work with family; and I’m so proud of my incredible team, not only for the care they provide to our patients every day, but also for all of the wonderful ways they give back to our community. My husband and children make my life complete. Every day is a gift and a reason to smile.—Dr. Howard I’M MOST PROUD OF THE FACT THAT: I am the first doctor of any kind in my family. It is an honor and a privilege. Over the years, I’ve learned to treat the patient as a whole, not just their teeth. I keep all of a patient’s health concerns, personal concerns, lifestyle and overall well-being in mind while caring for them. This in an important part of my treatment philosophy and practice.—Dr. Husted

Christy Cole Harpring, DDS DENTAL DEGREE: Doctor of Dental Medicine ORGANIZATIONS: American Dental Association,

Georgia Dental Association, Southeastern Dental Society, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, American Orthodontic Society Howard Family Dental—Wilmington Island 206 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

912.897.9000 | howardfamilydental.com

MY MENTOR, DR. JOHN HOWARD, JR., TAUGHT ME: That forming meaningful relationships with your patients and coworkers is one of the most rewarding parts of practicing dentistry. If you are good to people and kind, your community will always support you.

MY APPROACH TO DENTISTRY IS: Professional, yet lighthearted and fun. If my staff and I can laugh and smile throughout most of the day, it lightens the mood and eases the anxiety of our patients. Happiness is contagious and can help even the most fearful people relax.

MY FIT BIT STAYS ACTIVE BECAUSE I: Chase two 2-yearolds and a 6-year-old around in my off time.

A DAY DOESN’T GO BY THAT I DON’T: Pray. I always pray for guidance to do my best for my family and patients.

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Nicholas Theodotou, DDS RESIDENCY: Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and

Prosthodontics

DENTAL DEGREE: University of Sydney and

University of Missouri KC FELLOWSHIP: Maxillofacial Prosthetics ORGANIZATIONS: American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association Oral and Facial Surgery Group of Pooler Affiliated with Howard Family Dental 506 W. Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322 912.330.9229 | theofsgroup.com MY APPROACH TO MEDICINE: Is to give the patient the ability to direct their care and allow them self-determination. I listen to a patient’s concerns or desired treatment outcomes, then I use the information I gather regarding the patient’s situation, using my training and experience, to give them several treatment plan options.

MY PATIENTS WOULD DESCRIBE MY BEDSIDE MANNER AS: Patient, respectful, compassionate, focused on listening and thoughtful with a sense of humor.

I WISH MORE OF MY PATIENTS WOULD: Appreciate that their mouth is part of their body and acknowledge the oral-systemic health connection.

MY PATIENTS OFTEN ASK ME: “Where are you from?”, which is now Savannah, but originally Sydney, Australia.

Dr. Michael J. Groover, DMD DENTAL DEGREE: University of Louisville School of

Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS: Georgia Dental Association, American

Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Savannah Dental Society, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Groover Family Dentistry 711 E. 70th St., Suite B 912.354.9541 | grooverfamilydentistry.com

I KNEW I WANTED TO BE A DENTIST: When I saw how my father changed his patient’s lives through oral health and dentistry. Patients would approach my father outside of his dental office and speak as if they had known each other for years, but then I would realize they were his patients. I knew at a very early age that I wanted to follow his footsteps and continue the family-oriented environment that he created in our practice.

MY PATIENTS WOULD DESCRIBE MY CHAIRSIDE MANNER: As caring and compassionate. We try to create a dental experience where it is very clear that we have your best interests at heart, and we want you to feel like you are a part of your treatment. My staff and I treat all of our patients like we would want our family members to be treated. s72

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Dr. Richard F. Porcelli MEDICAL DEGREE: NYU College of Dentistry RESIDENCY: NY Methodist Hospital FELLOWSHIP: Implant Dentistry (ADIA), Laser

Dentistry (Biolase) AFFILIATIONS: Dawson Academy Scholar, Pankey Institute Alumni, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicity, Paracelsus Clinic, Holistic Dental Association

Bluffton Center for Dentistry 29 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 303 Bluffton, South Carolina 29910 843.593.8123 | blufftoncenterfordentistry.com

I’M A LEADING EXPERT IN: Biologic dentistry, holistic health and complete smile rejuvenation and mouth reconstruction.

A DAY DOESN’T GO BY THAT I DON’T: Kiss my wife and children and thank God for all of life’s blessings.

I’M MOST EXCITED ABOUT: Reducing toxicity to patients by using only the most biocompatible products to ensure long-lasting, healthy results. Our office offers biocompatibility testing and is S.M.A.R.T. (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) certified.

I WISH MORE OF MY PATIENTS WOULD: make more time for personal reflection to help them nurture a healthier mindset to create the best version of themselves.

True health and healing depends on the balance of one’s mind, body and spirit.

MY PATIENTS WOULD DESCRIBE MY CHAIRSIDE MANNER AS: Compassionate and very knowledgeable about dental health and the mouth-body connection.

I’M PROUD TO: Help anyone who is seeking high quality healthcare.

I’m dedicated to the profession and willing to think outside the box to get the necessary results.

My approach to smile design is becoming recognized by many of my peers, and my patients are walking billboards for my art.

Overall, my education and artistic background makes me well-trained to help patients achieve the health they deserve and to create beautiful rejuvenated smiles that are transformational.

MY TREATMENT IS: Very comprehensive and helps my patients understand the importance of proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle and its relevance to total health and successful dentistry.

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W. Eric Gladden, DMD DENTAL DEGREE: DMD, Medical College of GA, 2002 AFFILIATIONS: American Dental Association, Georgia

Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Savannah Dental Association, Adjunct Faculty, Dental College of Georgia

Gladden Dental 807 East 65th St. Savannah, GA 31405 912.354.4133 | gladdendental.com

I’M MOST EXCITED ABOUT: The integration of technology into dental care such as digital x-ray, intraoral digital scanning and lasers. There are many new techniques that improve the dental care that we deliver and make for an exceptional patient experience.

MOST OF MY PATIENTS WOULD DESCRIBE MY CHAIRSIDE MANNER AS: Caring and attentive. We take time to listen to our patients’ concerns, which enables us to partner with them to find optimal dental solutions.

MY FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX IS: Spending time with family and friends fishing, sailing or boating - just enjoying the natural beauty of my hometown.

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Krista C. Hinchey, DMD DENTAL DEGREE: Medical College of Georgia RESIDENCY: Georgia Regents University, Children’s

Healthcare of Atlanta AFFILIATIONS: American Board of Pediatric Dentists,

American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentists

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry 4849 Paulsen St., Suite 101 912.298.5437 | dogwoodsmiles.com

WHAT SETS ME APART AS A PEDIATRIC DENTIST: During my training at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, I gained a wealth of knowledge in working with special needs patients.

I am one of the few pediatric dental providers in the area to receive board certification in this field, assuring patients and their families that they will be receiving the best care possible.

MY FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX IS: Spending time with my husband, Paul, and my children, Addy J. and Briggs and my four-legged child, Cali. We enjoy being outdoors, either on the beach or in the backyard.

MY PATIENTS WOULD DESCRIBE MY CHAIRSIDE MANNER AS: Relaxed and relatable!

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Roy D. Maynard Jr., DDS EDUCATION: Howard University College of

Dentistry

RESIDENCY: The Brooklyn Hospital Center AFFILIATIONS: American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, Savannah Dental Society, National Dental Association

Georgetown Family Dentistry 821 King George Blvd.

912.927.8484 | georgetownfamilydental.com

MY MOST REWARDING MOMENT AS A DENTIST IS: Having the privilege to care for my patients and to change one life at a time by re-designing their smile and restoring their self-confidence.

I’M MOST PROUD OF: My team at Georgetown Family Dentistry.

God has truly blessed me with team members who genuinely care about people and are just as passionate as I am about providing understanding and judgement-free dental care in a relaxing environment.

MY PATIENTS WOULD DESCRIBE MY CHAIRSIDE MANNER AS: Understanding.

Having grown up with a developmental disorder that affected my airway, oral cavity and facial symmetry, I have undergone multiple surgeries and understand what it’s like to be a patient. I treat my patients with care and kindness as I work with them to improve the beauty and function of their smile.

MY FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX IS: To be around water with my lovely wife Crystal, either reading a book on the beach or being out on the boat.

MY FAVORITE WAY TO STAY FIT IS: Running. My wife Crystal and I run the Savannah Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon every year.

A DAY DOESN’T GO BY THAT I DON’T: Thank God for how blessed I am.

I ENJOY VOLUNTEERING FOR: Mission trips to provide dental and medical assistance to countries and communities in need.

MY GUILTY PLEASURE IS: Dessert, any dessert, as long as it’s sweet!

I WISH MORE OF MY PATIENTS WOULD: Floss at least once a day and visit their dentist for a checkup and cleaning twice per year.

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I’M MOST EXCITED ABOUT: So many fascinating things in dentistry now! It’s a great time to be a patient and a dentist.

I’M MOST PROUD OF: My little family: My husband, Alex, and my daughter, Reagan Alexis, as well as our cat and two dogs.

THE MOST REWARDING MOMENT AS A DOCTOR WAS: When I had a patient who was extremely scared of dentists, and we turned them around to loving us.

MY PATIENTS WOULD DESCRIBE MY CHAIRSIDE MANNER AS: Down-to-earth and laid-back.

MY APPROACH TO DENTISTRY IS: Your mouth and your body are connected. If your mouth is not healthy, the rest of your body is not.

MY FIT BIT STAYS ACTIVE, BECAUSE I: Chase my 2½-year-old daughter.

MY GUILTY PLEASURE IS: Shopping and visiting coffee shops.

A DAY DOESN’T GO BY THAT I DON’T: Thank God for the day and wonderful blessings.

MY FAVORITE COASTAL GEORGIA PASTTIME IS: Enjoying the beautiful waterways and marshes.

I ENJOY VOLUNTEERING FOR: Compassion Christian Church.

I WISH MORE OF MY PATIENTS WOULD: Understand how important teeth are for overall health.

SAVANNAH'S 5TH ANNUAL

GOURMET SEAFOOD & SPIRITS FESTIVAL! .

AUGUST 9th - 12th

At The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa

Tickets: seafoodandspirits.com Coastal Chefs' Table

Thursday, August 9th, $125 The kick-off event featuring Nick Leahy & Hollie Chute, this seated 5-course culinary journey begins the festival with an unparalleled evening of amazing food and beverage presentations. A sell-out every year, this is the perfect beginning to what will undoubtedly be an amazing weekend of great food, beverage and festivities.

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Low Country Picnic & Concert "Life on the Water" Friday, August 10th, $60

Join us for this river-side evening of live music from Zac Brown Tribute Band 20 Ride and great food experiences to toast the end of summer. With tasting samples from our Big Green Egg celebrity chef stations along with a variety of samples from our sponsoring seafood & beverage vendors, this low country favorite is a can't-miss!

AquaCurean Challenge

Saturday, August 11th, 2-5pm, $75 GA / $125 VIP T his years' main event will bring together many of the best Savannah and regional restaurants along with the top bartenders competing for top prizes. The all inclusive ticket will allow patrons to taste the finest food and beverage and vote for their favorites!

Fresh Catch & Cocktails Jazz Brunch Sunday, August 12th, $69

With spectacular views of Historic Savannah and the Savannah River, our final event for 2018 will be a delicious culinary experience for all. With the soothing sounds of the Jeremy Davis Equinox Trio, what better way is there to put the finishing touches on what the finest seafood & cocktail festival in the south! *** Proceeds from Gourmet Seafood & Spirits Festival support local children's & family oriented charities through the Savannah Harbor Foundation. ***

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SALT of the CITY PAUL HINCHEY enters the building like a boss.

He moves quickly, greeting staff with a handshake here, a pat on the back there, inquiring about their children and weekend plans. He’s equally as warm with patients, asking if there’s anything they need.

Of course, Hinchey is the boss. In his 26th year as the CEO of St. Josephs/Candler—and a key player in the 1997 merger—he has made a career of overseeing the care of others.

“We don’t make widgets,” Hinchey says.

“We’re dealing with life and death, so the most important thing to me is patient care.

The second thing is the people who work here. We’re very focused on hiring local people because we believe that Savannahians take care of Savannahians and Savannah families take care of Savannah families.”

And Hinchey knows Savannah families.

He met his wife, a clinical psychologist and Savannah native, in college 40 years ago and knew she had a plan to return to Savannah one day. When the position at St. Joseph’s became available, he jumped at the opportunity. Together, Hinchey and his wife relocated from Florida and raised four children in Savannah—two doctors and two lawyers—who all returned after college and currently live in Ardsley Park. “So, I guess we did something right,” he laughs.

In truth Hinchey does a lot of things right, including contributing to Savannah’s $1.5 billion health care industry. “It’s a remarkably sophisticated medical community,” says Hinchey. “The amount of robotic surgery that takes place in this town is mind boggling. The clinical trials that are coming out of oncology are amazing. You just don’t see that in cities of this size. And that’s something I think we all need to be proud of.” —ANDREA GOTO

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SMART MEDICINE. SMART CHOICES. We’re always here for you. No matter where you live in Southeast Georgia or the Carolina low country you’re never far from the expert primary and specialty care professionals of St. Joseph’s/Candler — the home of smart medicine and the region’s leading healthcare provider.

PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – ABERCORN SOUTHSIDE 11133 Abercorn Street, Suite 10 Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 925-3382

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – EISENHOWER 527 Eisenhower Drive Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 819-9100

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – MARIANNE FLEMING, MD 836 E. 65th Street, Bldg. 30 Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 819-9501

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – ISLANDS 102 Bryan Woods Road Savannah, GA 31410-1225 (912) 898-1122

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – PEMBROKE 159 W. Railroad Street Pembroke, GA 31321 (912) 653-2897

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – PLAZA D

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – BLUFFTON

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – GENERAL SURGERY

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – POOLER

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – HILTON HEAD

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – NEUROLOGY

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – JOSE RENDON, MD

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – RIDGELAND

11700 Mercy Blvd., Suite 1-B Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 927-1867

105 Grand Central Blvd., Suite 101 Pooler, GA 31322 (912) 748-1999

11909-D McAuley Drive Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 927-0785

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – RINCON 423 S. Columbia Avenue Rincon, GA 31326 (912) 826-8860

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – STATESBORO 16741 Hwy 67, Suite A Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 623-2391

10 Oak Forest Road, Suite C Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 815-3006

81 Main Street Hilton Head, SC 29926 (843) 681-1680

109 S. Green Street Ridgeland, SC 29936 (843) 726-6773

SPECIALTY PRACTICES SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY 11700 Mercy Blvd., Plaza D Building 1, Suite A Savannah, GA 31419 —–––——

5354 Reynolds St / Suite 102, Savannah, GA. 31405 (912) 819-0500

1 Medical Arts Center Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 354-2915

11706 Mercy Blvd, Plaza A, Bldg. 10 Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 819-4949 —–––—— SATELLITE OFFICES: 10 Oak Forest Road Suite B Bluffton, SC 29910 —–––—— 320 Peachtree Street Jesup, GA 31545

SJ/C MEDICAL GROUP – VASCULAR SPECIALISTS 5102 Paulsen St., Building 2 Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 354-8331 —–––—— SATELLITE OFFICE: 105 Grand Central Blvd., Suite 108 Pooler, GA

To schedule a primary care appointment, please call 912-819-8888 or visit us online at sjchs.org.