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Last post : 3/2/2021
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NUTRITIONEight healthy breakfast suggestions to get your da...
Mar 2, 2021
March is National Nutrition Month so let’s celebrate it with the most important meal of the day – breakfast. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTH12 weeks to a heart-healthy lifestyle
Feb 25, 2021
A healthy lifestyle is vital in the fight against cardiovascular disease. To help improve your heart’s health, consider adopting these heart-healthy habits over the next 12 weeks. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHSix ways you can get ahead of heart disease
Feb 23, 2021
Controlling pre-existing conditions, stop smoking, exercise and diet are just a few ways you can lower your risk of developing heart disease, explains Dr. Michael McNeely. Continue Reading -
CANCERNew technology can help diagnose lung cancers earl...
Feb 18, 2021
St. Joseph’s/Candler adds the Monarch Platform to its arsenal of robotic technology to help diagnose lung cancers earlier and more accurately. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHThe subtle signs of a heart attack
Feb 11, 2021
Heart attacks aren’t always as dramatic as television and film make them seem. In reality, most people experience subtle signs they are having a heart attack. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHow infusion therapy treats more than cancer patie...
Feb 9, 2021
At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we have a dedicated Center for Infusion Therapy to treat non-cancerous patients. Find out what all we do here and what to expect if you need treatment at our infusion center. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTH, WOMEN'S CAREWhat your mammogram may have to reveal about your ...
Feb 4, 2021
In addition to detecting cancer, mammograms also can play a role in women’s heart health. How? Dr. Daniel O’Mara, radiologist with Savannah Chatham Imaging, explains. Continue Reading -
FITNESSFour best exercises for your 40s and beyond
Feb 2, 2021
Continuing to exercise even as we age can help with muscle mass and strength. Here are four easy exercises you can do at the gym or at home. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREPelvic pain? Physical therapy can help with that.
Jan 28, 2021
St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Pelvic Floor & Continence Center offers dedicated physical therapy to help with a variety of pelvic floor conditions. Continue Reading -
CANCERHave lung cancer? Quitting smoking can help improv...
Jan 26, 2021
Many tobacco users who’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer believe there is no longer any reason to quit. This isn’t true. There are many benefits to quitting. Continue Reading -
NEUROLOGYFive things to know about carpal tunnel syndrome
Jan 21, 2021
St. Joseph’s/Candler Neurologist Dr. Ryon Poston explains causes, diagnosing and treating carpal tunnel syndrome. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhat a Magnet designation means for you – the pati...
Jan 14, 2021
There was some good news in 2020. For a fifth time, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Candler Hospital both earned The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition. Continue Reading -
CANCERWhat is HyperArc radiation therapy?
Jan 12, 2021
One of the latest examples of advanced technology the LCRP introduced is called HyperArc High-Definition Radiotherapy which treats patients with multiple brain metastases. Continue Reading -
FITNESSTips to safely start a workout routine
Jan 7, 2021
If it’s your goal to routinely work out this year, either in a gym like the St. Joseph’s/Candler Wellness Center or at home, being smart and safe with weights is important to any workout. Continue Reading -
NUTRITIONTrying to stay healthy during the holidays? It’s p...
Dec 22, 2020
Staying healthy this time of year doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the parties and celebrations. It’s all about moderation. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREQuiz: What are the benefits to breastfeeding?
Dec 16, 2020
If you choose to breastfeed, there are a large range of benefits for both mom and baby. Take our quiz to learn more about those benefits. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTH12 ways to keep your immune system happy and healt...
Dec 10, 2020
St. Joseph’s/Candler Primary Care Physician Dr. Leslie Pittman explains the body’s immune system and why it’s important to protect it - especially right now. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhat is a respiratory therapist?
Dec 8, 2020
St. Joseph's/Candler Respiratory Therapist Valerie Bierman explains respiratory therapy and why it's been on everyone's radar lately. Continue Reading -
ORTHOPEDICSThe Hidden Thanksgiving Danger: Turkey Carving
Nov 24, 2020
Did you know that cuts from carving the turkey are one of the top five most common injuries on this holiday? If an accident happens, we offers certified hand therapy for injuries to the hand. Continue Reading -
CANCER, NUTRITIONFood for thought: What should I eat during cancer ...
Nov 19, 2020
Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion registered dietitian cuts through the myths about eating while fighting cancer. Continue Reading