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Staying informed is one of the best ways to protect and improve your health.
Throughout the year, Southeast Georgia Health System provides online health
education in easily accessible and engaging outlets, including our monthly
newsletter, blogs and webinars. You can learn about health tips, patient
stories, upcoming events, updates on new Health System services and technologies, and more!
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If you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with cancer, you may be confused
about your diagnoses and unsure about next steps. Cancer awareness and
prevention can help ease some of these feelings. In Dr. Meadows' monthly
video blog, he discusses cancer topics such as lumpectomy vs. mastectomy,
PET Scans, cancer staging, and life-saving cancer screenings, so you can
become better informed patients and care givers.
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Health Chat Webinars*
Our virtual Health Chat Webinars are an added component to our Health Education
Lecture Series, offering on-demand free, health related education. Webinar
viewers enjoy presentations on a wide variety of health care, healthy
living and Health System related topics.
*These webinars are provided for educational purposes. Please consult your
provider directly for individual medical advice.
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Say Goodbye to GERD for Good
D. Eli Penn, M.D., board-certified gastroenterologist,
Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Gastroenterology, discusses TIF®, an innovative surgical option for GERD sufferers.
For decades, patients only had two treatment options to treat their GERD:
PPIs or surgery. The traditional surgery, however, had a high failure
rate and the potential for severe side effects, such as the inability
to belch or vomit. Now, thanks to the innovative TIF® procedure, GERD
sufferers can find immediate relief from their symptoms following a minimally
invasive surgery. The procedure is incisionless, relatively quick, and
very effective.
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Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries
Jake J. Porter III, M.D., MPH, fellowship-trained foot and ankle orthopaedic
surgeon at
Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery, discusses the ozens of different foot and ankle injuries can occur during
athletic activities.
“A variety of factors determine if surgery is required following
an ankle injury,” says Porter. “The location and severity
of the injury itself is considered as well as the age, health and activity
level of the patient. This webinar will discuss these factors to give
athletes, parents and weekend warriors a better idea of what to expect
the next time they roll an ankle.”
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Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology Part 3: Total Knee Replacement
Denny A. Carter, M.D., and
Beau Sasser, M.D., board-certified orthopaedic surgeons at
Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery, return for part 3 of their ongoing Health Chat Webinar series to discuss
an innovative total knee replacement technique using
Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology.
“In part three, we address the topic of knee pain, and how a total
knee replacement utilizing Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted technology
offers a surgical treatment option for arthritis that allows us to optimize
implant position based on a patient’s unique anatomy.”
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Long-Term Effects of COPD
Herman Levy, M.D., pulmonologist at
Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Pulmonary Medicine, presents “Long-Term Effects of COPD” to help people better
understand COPD, its comorbidities, symptoms and treatments. “During
this presentation, we will discuss the diseases classified under COPD,
including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, non-reversible asthma and bronchiectasis,”
says Levy, “as well as common treatments and tests, signs and symptoms.”
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Radiation Therapy: What to Expect?
Kenyon Meadows, M.D., board-certified radiation oncologist,
Southeast Georgia Health System Cancer Care Centers, presents “Radiation Therapy: What to Expect?” to help clarify
misconceptions regarding radiation therapy. “During this presentation,
we will cover the core aspects of the radiation experience, including
initial consultation, treatment planning, treatment delivery, common side
effects and follow-up,” says Meadows. “The goal is to make
you a better informed patient, family member or friend to the person coping
with a cancer diagnosis.”
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Understanding Morbid Obesity: Are you at risk?
Obesity is the number one health problem in America, even more so now than
smoking, and it leads to other serious medical and psychological health
issues. “Being morbidly obese can shave ten years off your life,” says
Dr. Tsai. “Join me for this educational webinar to better understand morbid
obesity, and learn about the resources available to help you live a healthier
and happier life.”
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Understanding and Overcoming an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
The ACL is the most commonly injured knee ligament. Understanding ACL injuries
and how to overcome them is the first step toward recovery. “Depending
on the extent of the ACL injury and the patient’s level of activity,
surgery may be required,” says
Dr. Sasser. “During this educational webinar, you’ll get a sneak peek
inside my operating room to see how the surgery is actually performed.”
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Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology Part 2: Hip Replacement
Denny A. Carter, M.D., and
Beau Sasser, M.D., board-certified orthopaedic surgeons at
Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery, a strategic affiliate of the Health System, make a return appearance
on our Health Chat Webinars series to discuss an innovative hip replacement
technique using
Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology.
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Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology Part 1: Knee Replacement
Arthritis is the nation’s most common cause of disability, but thanks
to advancements in robotic surgery techniques, people suffering from arthritis
can consider a knee replacement without the extended downtime or increased
risk of traditional surgery.
Denny A. Carter, M.D., and
Beau Sasser, M.D., board-certified orthopaedic surgeons at
Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery, a strategic affiliate of the Health System, discuss
Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology in this webinar.
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Guardianship and Conservatorship
When a person’s ability to make his or her own personal decisions
comes into question, it can be a confusing and stressful time for the
person as well as for their friends and family.
Greg Cox, Ph.D., psychologist, and Hillary Stringfellow, J.D., lawyer, Gilbert, Harrell,
Sumerford & Martin, PC, hope to dispel some of that confusion by discussing,
“Guardianship and Conservatorship: The intersection of medical diagnosis
and the legal framework for incapacity."
"Oftentimes, family members are uncertain about the clinical and legal
aspects of guardianship and conservatorship,” says Stringfellow,
“but during this webinar, we address the most commonly experienced
issues and misconceptions to hopefully clarify the process and increase
understanding of both your rights and the rights of your loved one.”
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Shoulder Aches and Pains: When to see the doctor
Beau Sasser, M.D., board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at
Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery, and Medical Director of Southeast Georgia Health System Sports Medicine,
presents “Shoulder Aches and Pains: When to see the doctor.”
"There are many causes of shoulder pain and many can be treated without
surgery,” says Sasser. “Learning about the symptoms, treatment
and recovery time for the common causes of shoulder pain can help people
better understand their options.”
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Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention
J. Melvin Deese, M.D., board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at
Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery, and Medical Director of the Southeast Georgia Health System Orthopaedic
& Spine Center, presents “Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention.”
“Most people don’t even know they have osteoporosis until
they break a bone,” says Dr. Deese. “We are working to educate
the community about this silent disease and how to prevent fractures.”
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Lung Cancer Screening... is it right for you?
Kenyon M. Meadows, M.D., board-certified radiation oncologist,
Cancer Care Centers, and vice chief, Department of Radiology presents, “Lung Cancer
Screening... is it right for you?” Dr. Meadows is an active proponent
of educating the community about risk factors that contribute to cancer,
the screenings that can help diagnose cancer in its earliest stages and
the advanced technology available to treat various cancers.
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Medical Links to Haiti
Are you interested in traveling abroad or helping to provide medical relief
in Haiti? If so, this seminar/webinar is perfect for you! The Brunswick
(GA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, in conjunction with Southeast
Georgia Health System, sponsors an annual seminar on medical and cultural
issues affecting Haitians, and the presentations from that seminar are
available year round for your educational enjoyment. The presentations
are designed to familiarize medical professionals and the community on
Haitian issues and provide an opportunity for those qualified to receive
continuing education credits.
Learn more!
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Dr. Beau Sasser’s Sports Medicine Blog
This online forum is dedicated to educating the community on current sports
medicine practices. Its featured author, Beau Sasser, M.D., board-certified
orthopaedic surgeon, medical director of sports medicine, engages with
patients and sports enthusiasts on a more personal level outside the clinical
setting. Blog followers enjoy a wide range of sports medicine topic discussions,
including tips on healthy living, training tips for a 5K and the impact
athletic trainers have on the safety and health of student athletes.
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