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WOMEN'S CAREWhat to expect after delivering your baby at the T...
Oct 16, 2018
The Telfair BirthPlace at the Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital at Candler Hospital delivers more than 3,000 babies a year. Our highly-skilled team not only cares for you leading up to delivery, but in th... Continue Reading -
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WOMEN'S CAREWhere can I get a mammogram?
Oct 2, 2018
If you need a mammogram or the next time your annual checkup comes around, St. Joseph’s/Candler has several convenient locations to schedule your 2D or 3D mammogram. 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 -
WOMEN'S CARE, HEART HEALTHThe ugly truth about varicose, spider veins
Jun 13, 2018
Those colorful, roping veins that you may have on your legs may not be preventable but they are treatable. Whether from a cosmetic or medical standpoint, there are treatment options if you are concern... Continue Reading -
CANCER, WOMEN'S CAREUnderstanding breast cancer treatment options
Mar 20, 2018
Numerous advanced treatment options, such as lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy, are helping women get better faster. Breast cancer surgeon and Telfair Breast Surgery Director Dr. Susan Mahany... Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTH, WOMEN'S CAREYoung mother learns to live with heart disease fol...
Feb 27, 2018
Shortly after the birth of her second child, Alicia Roberts, now 34, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy. Now she's helping others. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREOB/GYNs and gynecologic oncologists work hand-in-h...
Nov 28, 2017
No matter what women face in life - menstrual cycles, having babies or the scary thought of one day getting cancer – we can rest assure there is a team of doctors working hand-in-hand to ensure female... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARELactation services at Telfair BirthPlace expand to...
Oct 26, 2017
More nurses at the Telfair BirthPlace have been certified to support and educate moms who want to breastfeed. Additionally, we offer services such as breastfeeding and preparedness classes, outpatient... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARE, NUTRITIONCan I eat fish while I’m pregnant? A nutritionist ...
Oct 24, 2017
Should pregnant women eat seafood? The answer is not a definitive no. However, seafood consumption should be monitored based on quantity and especially mercury levels. Continue Reading