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FAMILY HEALTHFive things to know about pneumonia
Dec 3, 2019
St. Joseph’s/Candler family nurse practitioner explains the differences between pneumonia and the flu and other things you should know about this potentially deadly respiratory infection. Continue Reading -
NUTRITIONSt. Joseph’s/Candler dietitian offers tips to redu...
Nov 26, 2019
Trying to eliminate sugar from your diet? Here’s a tip: Don’t do it cold turkey. Dietitian Chloe Paddison offers these tips to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhat are thyroid nodules?
Nov 21, 2019
Despite its small size, the thyroid is a powerful gland that regulates many functions in the body. St. Joseph’s/Candler Physician Network – ENT Dr. Tyler DeBlieux discusses the anatomy of the thyroid.... Continue Reading -
NEUROLOGYWant to try to prevent dementia? Start with these ...
Nov 19, 2019
The No. 1 risk factor for dementia is something we can’t control – getting older. However, there are things you can do at any age to try to reduce your risk of developing a type of dementia. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHIs diabetes genetic?
Nov 14, 2019
Have diabetes? You can’t put all the blame on mom and dad. St. Joseph’s/Candler Diabetes Educator Amy Wojciechowski explains how your genes and your lifestyle could cause diabetes. Continue Reading -
CANCERLung Cancer Screening: From never hearing of it to...
Nov 7, 2019
Savannah man encourages qualified smokers, former smokers to talk to their doctor about lung cancer screening. Continue Reading -
CANCERLCRP participating in new breast cancer clinical t...
Oct 29, 2019
ASPIRE study looks at the safest course of treatment for certain breast cancer patients where the cancer has spread to the bones. Radiation Oncologist Dr. John Mikell explains more. Continue Reading -
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