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CANCERCancer Mythconception: I’m going to lose my breast...
Oct 24, 2019
It’s a common misconception that a breast cancer diagnosis automatically means a woman has to lose one or both her breasts. Dr. Susan Mahany explains lumpectomy and mastectomy. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHWho should get the high dose flu vaccine?
Oct 22, 2019
For adults older than 65 or those at high risk of complications if they were to get the flu, a high dose flu vaccine is available. Continue Reading -
NUTRITIONTen healthy and easy afterschool snacks
Oct 17, 2019
Already running out of ideas for afterschool snacks? St. Joseph’s/Candler Education Specialist and Dietitian Julia Gammon is here to help. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhat do I do if my medication is recalled?
Oct 9, 2019
St. Joseph’s/Candler Pharmacist Allison Presnell explains how to know if your medicine has been recalled. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREInfographic: Be informed about breast cancer
Oct 3, 2019
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness for screening. At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we have five locations to schedule a mammogram. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSSt. Joseph’s/Candler pharmacists answer four commo...
Sep 24, 2019
Healthcare professionals have learned a lot about hepatitis C since it was discovered 30 years ago. While there’s still no vaccine for the liver infection, new treatment is curing hepatitis C patients... Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTHWhat to expect during an ICU stay
Sep 17, 2019
There may come a point where you or a family member require a stay in a critical care unit. It can be a stressful and confusing time. At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we have a trained team of nurses and phys... Continue Reading -
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FITNESS, NEUROLOGYWellness in Movement exercise program helps moveme...
Sep 12, 2019
Exercise is important for everyone. It’s known to reduce the risk of life threatening illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. Exercise also plays a vital role in people with movement disorders, ... Continue Reading -
CANCER, WOMEN'S CAREOvarian cancer: A silent killer
Sep 10, 2019
More than 22,500 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Of that, more than half will die from the disease, ranking fifth ... Continue Reading