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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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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 -
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FAMILY HEALTHThe Dreaded Question: When is it time to take you...
Jun 20, 2019
One of the most common questions St. Joseph’s/Candler Neurologist Dr. Jill Trumble is asked isn’t about a particular diagnosis or medication. It’s when to take a parent’s driver’s license away. Continue Reading -
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NEUROLOGY, FAMILY HEALTHSigns of dementia and aging parents: What to look ...
Jun 18, 2019
Becoming a caregiver to your parents may not be easy, but for many it’s necessary. St. Joseph’s/Candler Neurologist Dr. Jill Trumble shares signs of dementia you can look for as your parents age and ... Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTHDid you get the measles vaccine?
Jun 13, 2019
The most commonly asked question directed to St. Joseph’s/Candler clinical pharmacists currently is: “How do I know I’m protected from the measles?” The best way to prevent the virus is to get vaccina... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHVIDEO: Practice smart water safety this summer
Jun 4, 2019
Summer is the perfect time to gather by the pool or at the beach. And while there’s nothing wrong with a little fun in the sun, it’s important to remember that drownings can happen in a matter of seco... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHReading to children at a young age builds literacy...
May 30, 2019
Just because school is out doesn’t mean it’s time to put down the books. That applies to both children and parents. Why? Regularly reading to and with young children has shown to stimulate optimal pat... Continue Reading -
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NEUROLOGY, FAMILY HEALTHWhat is speech therapy?
May 17, 2019
St. Joseph’s/Candler offers speech therapy for stroke, Parkinson’s, cancer, kids and more. Speech therapy is important in the recovery process because it improves vital skills important to getting bet... Continue Reading