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HEART HEALTHWhat to expect on our Coronary Care Unit
Feb 17, 2022
Clinical nurse educator explains what you should know when a loved one is in our CCU/CVICU unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHVIDEO: Pooler resident shares his TAVR experience
Feb 10, 2022
In this video, business owner Dave Legasse shares his "fantastic" experience undergoing TAVR, a minimally-invasive heart procedure to repair damaged aortic valves. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTH, FITNESSExercise your way to a healthy heart
Feb 3, 2022
Physical activity is known to benefit your heart in many ways. Here are eight of them, as well as some suggestions on how to get moving. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHDoes our weight affect our heart?
Feb 2, 2022
Let Heart Health Awareness Month be a good time to evaluate your diet and exercise lifestyle to improve your heart's health. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHWhy should I or my parents see a geriatric doctor?
Jan 27, 2022
Board-certified in geriatric medicine, St. Joseph’s/Candler Primary Care Physician Dr. Andrew Mrugala explains taking care of those 65 and older. Continue Reading -
FITNESSSeven tips for exercising in cold weather
Jan 26, 2022
Whatever your exercise goal is, don’t let cold weather be an excuse to not walk the neighborhood or go to the gym on a chilly morning. Continue Reading -
FITNESSSix tips for getting your daily steps in
Jan 6, 2022
St. Joseph’s/Candler exercise physiologist Briana Baisden explains the benefits of walking and offers tips on ways you can get more steps in each day. Continue Reading -
CANCERSix tips for supporting a loved one with cancer
Dec 22, 2021
If you know someone diagnosed with any type of cancer, there are things you can do to support that loved one. Here are six tips. Continue Reading -
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