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FAMILY HEALTHWho needs the pneumonia vaccine?
Dec 5, 2019
Starting in early fall, you start to hear the push and see the signs about getting your annual flu shot. Well there may be some out there that need an additional vaccine to help prevent another common... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHFive things to know about pneumonia
Dec 3, 2019
St. Joseph’s/Candler family nurse practitioner explains the differences between pneumonia and the flu and other things you should know about this potentially deadly respiratory infection. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHIs diabetes genetic?
Nov 14, 2019
Have diabetes? You can’t put all the blame on mom and dad. St. Joseph’s/Candler Diabetes Educator Amy Wojciechowski explains how your genes and your lifestyle could cause diabetes. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHWho should get the high dose flu vaccine?
Oct 22, 2019
For adults older than 65 or those at high risk of complications if they were to get the flu, a high dose flu vaccine is available. Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTHWhat to expect during an ICU stay
Sep 17, 2019
There may come a point where you or a family member require a stay in a critical care unit. It can be a stressful and confusing time. At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we have a trained team of nurses and phys... Continue Reading -
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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