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About Us: Transforming Healthcare Together

About St. Joseph’s/Candler, the Premier Health Provider in the Region

St. Joseph's/Candler combines high-impact technology, breakthrough clinical treatments and time-honored compassionate care to create "smart medicine" - an innovative approach to health and well-being. As a locally owned, faith-based, not-for-profit healthcare system, St. Joseph's/Candler is dedicated to serving the needs of our entire community, investing our efforts into programs and services with the greatest need. Together, we’re making healthcare more advanced, accessible and compassionate for all. 

SJ/C offers healthcare services across the entire continuum, including local and regional primary care, specialized inpatient and outpatient services in the 714 patient beds in our two anchor hospitals, home healthcare services, as well as a wide variety of community outreach and education efforts throughout the region.

Our faith-based, holistic approach to healing encourages individuals to become more knowledgeable about their personal health, while providing the most advanced, comprehensive treatments and state-of-the-art medical technologies available almost anywhere.

About us: Hear from those we've helped

Discover the impact of our care through patient stories and why they choose St. Joseph's/Candler.

Accredited Healthcare Backed By Experience

Both St. Joseph's Hospital and Candler Hospital are individually accredited by the Joint Commission. Additionally, St. Joseph's/Candler is the only health provider in the region to have achieved MAGNET status for nursing excellence, an achievement we have attained five times.  

We combine top-tier technology and unparalleled expertise with a deep commitment to compassion and understanding. We believe that exceptional care goes beyond advanced treatments; it includes fostering a supportive environment where every patient feels heard and valued.

Our dedicated team is here to guide you through every step of your healing journey, ensuring that you receive not only the best medical care but also the empathetic support that promotes true recovery and well-being.

Read more about our accreditations here.

Contact Us

For more information, please call St. Joseph's Hospital at 912-819-4100 or Candler Hospital at 912-819-6000.