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MISCELLANEOUSWhat are the signs of sepsis?
Sep 15, 2022
St. Joseph’s/Candler Sepsis Coordinator Liz McClellan discusses symptoms, treatment and prevention of sepsis. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSAre sleep aids safe?
Jun 21, 2022
St. Joseph’s/Candler Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Kristen Pierce talks about over-the-counter and prescription sleep medications and ways to get a safe and good night’s rest. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhat is a Modified Barium Swallow Study?
May 19, 2022
St. Joseph’s/Candler Speech Language Pathologist Anne Trees explains this gold standard test to examine your swallow and make treatment recommendations. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhat causes hammertoes and corns?
Apr 28, 2022
Two frequent conditions St. Joseph’s/Candler Podiatrist Dr. Prianka Sharma treats are hammertoes and corns. Let’s take a closer look at causes, treating and preventing. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhat is the role of the liver?
Mar 22, 2022
Savannah Surgeon Dr. Russell Kirks explains treatment if the liver is damaged and ways to prevent that from happening. 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 -
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 -
MISCELLANEOUSHow St. Joseph’s/Candler nurses proactively care f...
Aug 25, 2021
When it comes to patient care, our nurses like to use the word proactive. One way we do this is through hourly rounding, in which nurses check on their patients approximately every hour. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhat is the post-anesthesia care unit?
Aug 19, 2021
If you have surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Candler Hospital or at our Pooler Campus that requires anesthesia, we have a dedicated area for you. It’s called the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Continue Reading