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NUTRITIONFive common child food allergies and substitute op...
Apr 6, 2017
There is nothing harder than preparing your child for a playdate, a sleepover or even snack time if they have food allergies. And with an increasing number of children in the United States with a food... Continue Reading -
ORTHOPEDICSThe dos and don’ts when dealing with back pain
Apr 4, 2017
A large portion of adults experience back and neck pain. The good news is the majority of cases can be treated with conservative treatment alone. Angela Thomas, St. Joseph's/Candler Director of Outpat... Continue Reading -
CANCERMelanoma cancer patient feels ‘blessed’ to partici...
Mar 30, 2017
The Sun City resident is participating in the clinical trial for Keytruda, nicknamed the "Jimmy Carter Drug." He shares his story and why he recommends clinical trials for others. LCRP Clinical Oncolo... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHFive questions a patient and family should ask abo...
Mar 23, 2017
Deciding to bring home health care into your home is a big decision. Gerald Hill, St. Joseph's/Candler Director of Home Health Care, provides these five questions every patient and family should ask a... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSPeripheral neuropathy: Understanding diabetes effe...
Mar 14, 2017
One of the most common complications of diabetes that could lead to amputation is peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy and diabetes can be prevented and treated through routine diabetic foot c... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREShould expecting mothers take prenatal vitamins?
Mar 9, 2017
It's important for expecting mothers to follow a proper diet, get exercise and watch your weight. But let’s be honest. It’s not always easy with a busy schedule to eat properly. One option to help exp... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTH, CANCERFive common misconceptions about palliative care
Mar 7, 2017
Palliative care focuses on attending to the needs of the whole person – physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Even though the conception has been around for decades, there are ... Continue Reading -
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CANCERColon Cancer Survivor Carol Lunden: Building a Gre...
Feb 28, 2017
Learning she had colon cancer was a shock for Carol Lunden. But like most things in her life, she faced it head on. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHow does the emergency department determine when p...
Feb 21, 2017
St. Joseph's/Candler emergency departments follow a triage process to determine when patients are seen. Learn more about the process and what you may expect if you ever have to visit an emergency... Continue Reading