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NEUROLOGYHaving an ImPACT on concussion diagnosis
Aug 16, 2022
If your child suffers a head injury on the sports field or court, St. Joseph’s/Candler has an additional tool in its arsenal to help diagnose a concussion. It’s called ImPACT testing. Continue Reading -
NEUROLOGYEight ways you can prevent a stroke
Jul 21, 2022
Eighty percent of strokes can be prevented if people know the risk factors and follow their doctor’s orders. Here are eight ways you can prevent a stroke. Continue Reading -
NEUROLOGYWhat is EMG testing?
Jun 28, 2022
St. Joseph’s/Candler Neurologist Dr. Jonas Vanags discusses diagnostic tools used to identify a variety of neuromuscular disorders. Continue Reading -
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NEUROLOGYSt. Joseph’s/Candler program designed to help pati...
Jun 14, 2022
More than 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. That’s just one condition that is classified as a movement disorder, and it’s not even the most common movement disorder. Continue Reading -
NEUROLOGYFive exercises that may help slow the progression ...
Mar 3, 2022
If you or someone you know is living with Parkinson’s disease, now is not the time to stop exercising. Studies have shown one of the best ways to slow its progression is to actually get moving. Continue Reading -
NEUROLOGYWhat to expect in the Neurological Intensive Care ...
Dec 7, 2021
On the second floor of St. Joseph’s Hospital is the most advanced unit dedicated to treating some of our sickest patients, our dedicated Neurological Intensive Care Unit. Continue Reading -
NEUROLOGYWhat is the Stroke NET-work?
Nov 2, 2021
St. Joseph’s/Candler partners with rural hospitals to offer telemedicine when patients come in having a stroke. St. Joseph's/Candler's Stroke Program Coordinator explains the Stroke NET-work. Continue Reading -
NEUROLOGYHow outpatient speech therapy helps following a st...
Sep 7, 2021
Trouble remembering, speaking or swallowing? St. Joseph’s/Candler speech language pathologist explains how outpatient speech therapy can help. Continue Reading -
NEUROLOGYInfographic: Movement Disorders we treat at St. Jo...
May 27, 2021
St. Joseph's/Candler has a dedicated program to help patients with Movement Disorders. This infographic provides insight into how the program might help you. Continue Reading