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FAMILY HEALTHChildren’s counselor offers advice when talking to...
Apr 27, 2017
Talking to a child about a family member's serious illness can be a difficult conversation. Our Howard Hand In Hand children's counselor offers these tips to help your family through a difficult time. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHWho should take blood thinners?
Apr 25, 2017
Patients with Atrial Fibrillation, congenital heart defects or have had heart valve surgery may have to take a blood thinner to help prevent blood clots. An alternative to blood thinners is a minimall... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHFamily’s struggle with mental illness leads to dev...
Apr 20, 2017
Johnny's Bridges to Hope provides families guidance and resources for dealing with a mentally ill family member. Not sure your loved one is depressed? Here are 10 warning signs and how we can help. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARESeven things all expecting mothers should know abo...
Apr 18, 2017
Feeding your baby may not be as easy as you think. Are you prepared? Here are seven feeding tips from Telfair BirthPlace Lactation Certified Counselor Lydia Robinson. Continue Reading -
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