St. Joseph's Hospital turns 150

A century and a half after five Sisters of Mercy took over a struggling, ramshackle sailor's hospital in downtown Savannah, St. Joseph’s/Candler honored the hospital’s incredible history with a celebration and press conference on Friday, June 27.

Learn about our history

The da Vinci Surgical System for better surgical recovery

St. Joseph's/Candler is the region's leader in robotic technology with six da Vinci Xi systems - four at Candler Hospital and one each at St. Joseph's Hospital and the SJ/C Pooler campus. What does this mean for you as a patient? Less pain. Less blood loss. Shorter hospital stay. Quicker recovery and return to your normal daily activities.

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How Can We Help You?

St. Joseph's/Candler is the most experienced healthcare provider in the region, offering a number of services in more than 30 counties in the area.

Spotlight On Our Experts

Endocrinologist Dr. Carolyn Nelson brings her specialty in diabetes, hormones and metabolism treatment to Savannah region. “I can give advice, but at the end of the day, you are the person with the disease, so you are going to be your best advocate.”

Meet Dr. Nelson

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St. Joseph's/Candler Richmond Hill Campus at Heartwood

St. Joseph's/Candler in the region

St. Joseph's/Candler has a presence in more than 30 counties across southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry. With services like primary care, outpatient infusion, urgent care and more, you can find many of our service lines right in your own community.

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