Health Matters

Welcoming your little one into the world is a joyous experience, and nothing is more personal and special than feeding your infant. Tune into this episode of Health Matters for an exciting panel with our lactation consultants! They discuss how much milk is enough milk as well as the inside scoop on colostrum and the newest trend: colostrum harvesting. For more information, please visit Our Materni...

Not getting sick is reason enough to roll up your sleeve for a flu vaccine every fall, but did you know that such a simple, preventative measure can have the power to potentially save your life? The flu shot prevents millions of cases of influenza each year and reduces hospitalizations due to complications from this misery-making seasonal illness. Tune into this episode of Health Matters as James...

What do custom splits, exercises and ultrasounds have in common? Occupational therapists use such devices to help patients rediscover their independence following an injury, illness, surgery or disability. In this episode of Health Matters, our expert occupational therapist, Taylor Pinson, MOT, OTR/L, gives us the inside scoop on her field and discusses how occupational therapy has the potential t...

Whether you or a loved one needs an annual wellness screening; confirmation of a potential diagnosis, such as a tumor or broken bone, or a life-saving scan during an emergency, access to innovative imaging technology is imperative to the health of our community. During this episode of Health Matters, our panel of imaging experts explore the latest advancements in imaging technology and how they ar...

Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times in stroke patients. During this informative episode of Health Matters, our panel of stroke experts will break down the importance of taking action quickly in order to minimize disability and discuss the great strides they’ve implemented in this effort with their Telestroke Prog...

With “Doctor Google” only a click away, more information than ever is readily available at your fingertips. Sometimes, however, it’s the wrong information. In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Eric Thomas, a urologist, debunks the fiction from facts about men’s health. For more information, please visit Urology Services . 

Athletes of all ages will face an injury at some point in their career. Whether your teen participates in a high impact sport or you’re a weekend warrior, you’ll benefit from Dr. Beau Sasser’s discussion on physical fitness, sports medicine and tips to get back in the game. For more information, please visit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery . 

CyberKnife might have an intimidating name, but it offers a beacon of hope. Cancer treatment without cutting. In this episode, Dr. Timothy Jamieson discusses what to expect if you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer and how this innovative technology is revolutionizing breast, prostate, lung and brain cancer treatment right here in Brunswick, Georgia. For more information, please visit CyberKn...

Organ and tissue donation provides the gift of life to tens of thousands of people each year, yet despite the many benefits of the program, people often hesitate to register as donors. During this informative panel, our guests uncover the stigmas surrounding organ donation and reveal how you can save up to 75 lives. For more information, please visit Organ Donation .