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FAMILY HEALTHIs your child feeling under the weather? Bearly Si...
Jan 8, 2019
Bearly Sick is a childcare program for mildly ill children that allows parents to drop off their child and go to work. It is open to anyone and staffed by full-time, certified patient care technicians... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHWant to avoid getting sick this winter?
Dec 20, 2018
Avoid getting a cold or flu this winter and wash your hands. But, are you doing it correctly? We take a look at when you should wash your hands and how. Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTHUnderstanding your blood pressure reading
Nov 15, 2018
When you have your blood pressure checked, the reading comes back as two numbers presented similar to that as a fraction. But what do these numbers mean, and how do you know if they point to high bloo... Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTHParents: Has your child got a flu shot yet?
Oct 30, 2018
Each year, millions of children get sick with the flu, thousands are hospitalized and some even die from the flu. To help protect children against influenza, parents are encouraged to get their child ... Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTH, WOMEN'S CAREWhat is a DEXA scan?
Aug 14, 2018
To learn if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia, a machine can measure your bone density. The machine used at St. Joseph’s/Candler imaging centers is called dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, or DEXA. ... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHHave diabetes? You better put that cigarette down.
Jul 19, 2018
Statistics show tobacco causes you to have a 30 percent increased chance of developing diabetes. If you have diabetes and continue to smoke, it increases your risk of complications. 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 -
FAMILY HEALTHFive things to know about a pediatric ENT doctor
May 15, 2018
Children are just as easily susceptible to ear, nose and throat conditions as adults. Therefore, pediatric otolaryngologists have additional training and a core focus on treating pediatric ENT... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHSt. Mary’s Community Center offers programs, such ...
Apr 12, 2018
St. Mary’s Community Center, a community outreach initiative of St. Joseph’s/Candler, offers programs, such as benefits assistance, eye care and a GED program, to help those in need. Continue Reading