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MISCELLANEOUSWhy would I need IV therapy?
Jun 28, 2018
St. Joseph’s/Candler has a group of registered nurses solely dedicated to IV therapy. The Vascular Access Team is comprised of eight nurses between St. Joseph’s Hospital and Candler Hospital. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSPulmonary rehab can be a breath of fresh air for p...
May 31, 2018
Our Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation is designed to help patients with conditions such as COPD and emphysema, recover faster and return to daily activities sooner. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSCombating the opioid crisis: What physicians, nurs...
May 17, 2018
The opioid epidemic is one that has the attention of everyone. Hospitals are certainly no exception, and St. Joseph’s/Candler is actively changing to address this epidemic. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSSt. Joseph’s/Candler seeing success in new emergen...
Apr 11, 2018
St. Joseph’s/Candler implemented a new emergency department intake process one year ago with a goal to get patients in a room and seen by physicians faster. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSDo you know your numbers? Here’s an explanation of...
Jan 25, 2018
Just as important as seeing your doctor regularly is understanding what he or she is telling you. Here's a look at what all those numbers mean. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSAllergic to penicillin? You may want to be tested ...
Nov 9, 2017
Ninety percent of those who think they are allergic to penicillin are found not to be. The benefits of penicillin are numerous, so if you think you are allergic to the antibiotic you may want to be ha... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHow CyberKnife® technology is helping patients wit...
Oct 19, 2017
CyberKnife® technology is making strides in improving the quality of life in patients with non-cancerous conditions. Agnes Anderson tells her story of how one CyberKnife® treatment eliminated her debi... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhy can’t I wear nail polish during surgery?
Aug 24, 2017
St. Joseph’s/Candler has guidelines in place for surgery patients for their protection, including not wearing nail polish or jewelry during your procedure. Here are seven guidelines you should be awar... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHow oxygen is used to treat chronic wounds with hy...
Jul 6, 2017
Oxygen at 100 percent is a great drug to treat chronic wounds in a process called hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It’s one of several services offered at the Center for Hyperbarics and Wound Care to help p... Continue Reading