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HEART HEALTHTaking blood thinners? Healthcare professionals ca...
Jul 10, 2018
Anticoagulants reduce or prevent the clotting of blood, therefore reducing your risk of stroke. However, patients on blood thinners should have their medication use monitored. SJ/C Center for Medicati... Continue Reading -
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CANCERFour sneaky ways you are exposing your skin to can...
Jul 3, 2018
Most of us know the best ways to protect our skin from the sun: wearing sunscreen and avoiding the sun during peak hours. However, there are some things you may be doing that you don't even realize ar... Continue Reading -
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MISCELLANEOUSWhy would I need IV therapy?
Jun 28, 2018
St. Joseph’s/Candler has a group of registered nurses solely dedicated to IV therapy. The Vascular Access Team is comprised of eight nurses between St. Joseph’s Hospital and Candler Hospital. Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTH10 things parents can expect when their child has ...
Jun 26, 2018
At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we have a trained team of experts in place to help children get back to the playground sooner following surgery. Here are some things you can expect when your child has surger... Continue Reading -
NUTRITIONFoodborne illnesses peak in the summer. Here’s wha...
Jun 21, 2018
Foodborne illnesses increase during the summer. Take these four simple steps to prevent foodborne illnesses. Continue Reading -
NEUROLOGYHow physical therapy is treating vestibular disord...
Jun 19, 2018
Read how one Savannah woman no longer has dizzy spells and can live her life again following physical therapy. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARE, HEART HEALTHThe ugly truth about varicose, spider veins
Jun 13, 2018
Those colorful, roping veins that you may have on your legs may not be preventable but they are treatable. Whether from a cosmetic or medical standpoint, there are treatment options if you are concern... Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHThe Heart Hospital uses the latest technology to t...
Jun 7, 2018
Blood clots in the lungs, called pulmonary embolism, can be life threatening. St. Joseph’s/Candler uses the latest technology to treat PE blood clots. Learn more. Continue Reading -
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CANCERLCRP joins initiative to reduce colon cancer death...
Jun 5, 2018
St. Joseph’s/Candler and the LCRP have joined a national initiative to prevent colorectal cancer deaths. 80% by 2018 is striving to prevent more than 200,000 deaths from colorectal cancer. Continue Reading