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MISCELLANEOUSInfographic: Five steps to proper hand washing
Dec 16, 2021
It may sound like common sense, but one of the best ways to prevent getting and spreading common illnesses is properly and frequently washing your hands. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSVideo: How GSU's Simulation Lab helps train our ne...
Dec 9, 2021
St. Joseph's/Candler has always used manikins as part of training for our nursing students, but thanks to a partnership with GSU, we can now use the Simulation Man. Watch him in action. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHow St. Joseph’s/Candler nurses proactively care f...
Aug 25, 2021
When it comes to patient care, our nurses like to use the word proactive. One way we do this is through hourly rounding, in which nurses check on their patients approximately every hour. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhat is the post-anesthesia care unit?
Aug 19, 2021
If you have surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Candler Hospital or at our Pooler Campus that requires anesthesia, we have a dedicated area for you. It’s called the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhen would I need anesthesia?
Aug 17, 2021
Longtime St. Joseph’s/Candler Anesthesiologist Dr. Bill Fuqua explains the crucial role of anesthesia in surgery. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSUnderstanding uses, types of MRIs
Jul 29, 2021
With advancements in technology, MRI machines have become more patient-friendly, which is good news for those who suffer from claustrophobia or if your child needs an MRI. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHow infusion therapy treats more than cancer patie...
Feb 9, 2021
At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we have a dedicated Center for Infusion Therapy to treat non-cancerous patients. Find out what all we do here and what to expect if you need treatment at our infusion center. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhat a Magnet designation means for you – the pati...
Jan 14, 2021
There was some good news in 2020. For a fifth time, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Candler Hospital both earned The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhat is a respiratory therapist?
Dec 8, 2020
St. Joseph's/Candler Respiratory Therapist Valerie Bierman explains respiratory therapy and why it's been on everyone's radar lately. Continue Reading