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Last post : 1/13/2022
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CANCERWhat is stereotactic body radiation therapy?
Jan 13, 2022
This innovative highly-precise, high-dose method of giving radiation therapy is available to LCRP patients both in Savannah and Bluffton. 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 -
FAMILY HEALTHDoes cold weather really cause a cold?
Dec 14, 2021
SJ/C primary care physician in Richmond Hill Dr. Russell Lake answers that question and also discusses the differences between a cold, the flu and COVID. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSVideo: How GSU's Simulation Lab helps train our ne...
Dec 9, 2021
St. Joseph's/Candler has always used manikins as part of training for our nursing students, but thanks to a partnership with GSU, we can now use the Simulation Man. Watch him in action. 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 -
HEART HEALTHWhat is caffeine’s effect on your heart?
Dec 6, 2021
A South Carolina coroner determined a 16-year-old consumed too much caffeine, leading to a deadly arrhythmia. Should this cause parents to be concerned about their child drinking caffeinated... Continue Reading -
NUTRITIONEight tips for healthy holiday eating
Nov 23, 2021
It’s the most wonderful time of the year with potlucks, parties, pastries and more. Sounds delightful – unless you are trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but it is possible. Continue Reading -
CANCERVideo: Understanding Palliative Care
Nov 11, 2021
November is National Palliative Care month. We thought it would be a great time to explain what palliative care really is and how it's different from hospice care. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHThree reasons why even young, healthy adults need ...
Nov 9, 2021
Even if you’re young and healthy, there are important benefits to getting the flu vaccine from protecting yourself to protecting others and simply not missing so much work or school. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREFive things to know about uterine fibroids
Nov 4, 2021
St. Joseph’s/Candler Physician Network OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Bebeau discusses causes, symptoms and treatment of uterine fibroids, a common condition in women. 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 -
CANCERShould I have reconstruction after my mastectomy?
Oct 19, 2021
St. Joseph’s/Candler Breast Surgeon Dr. Susan Mahany discusses pros, cons of breast reconstruction surgery and why some women are choosing prosthesis or to go without. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREWhy mom and baby stay together following birth
Oct 14, 2021
Education, safety and bonding are just a few reasons why St. Joseph's/Candler and the Telfair BirthPlace have kept mom and baby in the same room following birth for more than 12 years. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREDebunking five common misconceptions about mammogr...
Oct 12, 2021
St. Joseph’s/Candler Radiologist Dr. Jordan Dixon addresses radiation exposure, false-positives and other common mammogram myths. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHFlu shot saves lives
Oct 6, 2021
It’s true: Flu vaccine effectiveness varies each year. But that’s not an excuse to skip vaccination. Studies show that getting the flu shot can lower your risk of getting sick by 40 to 60 percent. Continue Reading -
CANCERWhat to expect during a PET scan
Sep 30, 2021
PET-CT cuts scan time for patients and radiation exposure in half, leaving physicians with high-quality images that can detect cancer cells the size of a pencil tip. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHQuiz: How much do you know about seasonal allergie...
Sep 23, 2021
Seasonal allergies can bring sneezes and sniffles year around. Take our quiz to learn more about seasonal allergies. Continue Reading -
CANCERLung cancer survivor did not delay
Sep 22, 2021
At the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 71-year-old Gloria Phillips faced cancer head on with help from the staff and technology like lung cancer screening and the CyberKnife. Continue Reading