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MISCELLANEOUSFive things to know about prediabetes
Aug 16, 2019
More than 75 million American adults have a health condition – and they don’t even realize it. It’s prediabetes, and if left untreated, can lead to more serious complications. Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTHFlesh-eating bacteria: Is it safe to go in the wat...
Aug 14, 2019
Infectious disease physician explains the causes, risk factors, symptoms and treatment options of necrotizing fasciitis, and answers the question: Is it safe to go in the water? Continue Reading -
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CANCERSix tools to protect your skin against harmful UV ...
Aug 9, 2019
Yes, the sun is unavoidable. But, taking action to protect our skin from harmful UV rays may make getting skin cancer avoidable. LCRP Nurse Navigator Dana Coleman offers six tips to protect your skin. Continue Reading -
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CANCER, WOMEN'S CAREYoga class offers cancer patients and survivors a ...
Aug 8, 2019
Yoga is a form of exercise that includes breath control, stretching, simple meditation and the adoption of specific bodily postures. Specifically for cancer patients, yoga can help the body heal durin... Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTHBack to school may mean back to germs
Aug 7, 2019
As kids settle into a new school year, back to school can bring frequent colds, strep throat and trips to the doctor’s office. St. Joseph’s/Candler Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine offers tips... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHLIST: Vaccination recommendations from birth to 18...
Aug 2, 2019
The CDC makes yearly recommendations as to the age when a child should receive a routine vaccine. Here are the current recommendations for routine vaccines by age for normally healthy children Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHInfographic: What is Atrial Fibrillation?
Jul 31, 2019
Atrial Fibrillation is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that affects blood flow from the heart. Because it can happen to anyone, children to adults, it's important to understand this potentially dea... Continue Reading -
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CANCERUnderstanding basal and squamous cell skin cancers
Jul 26, 2019
While very common, the good news about basal and squamous cell cancers is they rarely lead to death. Treatment options range from minimally-invasive surgery, such as Mohs, and reconstruction. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREFirst Steps program at St. Joseph’s/Candler offer...
Jul 24, 2019
The First Steps program at St. Joseph’s/Candler offers support and education for parents on various topics from CPR to sleeping to community resources. First Steps Coordinator Marie Miles explains. Continue Reading