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FAMILY HEALTHLIST: Vaccination recommendations from birth to 18...
Aug 2, 2019
The CDC makes yearly recommendations as to the age when a child should receive a routine vaccine. Here are the current recommendations for routine vaccines by age for normally healthy children Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHInfographic: What is Atrial Fibrillation?
Jul 31, 2019
Atrial Fibrillation is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that affects blood flow from the heart. Because it can happen to anyone, children to adults, it's important to understand this potentially dea... Continue Reading -
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CANCERUnderstanding basal and squamous cell skin cancers
Jul 26, 2019
While very common, the good news about basal and squamous cell cancers is they rarely lead to death. Treatment options range from minimally-invasive surgery, such as Mohs, and reconstruction. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREFirst Steps program at St. Joseph’s/Candler offer...
Jul 24, 2019
The First Steps program at St. Joseph’s/Candler offers support and education for parents on various topics from CPR to sleeping to community resources. First Steps Coordinator Marie Miles explains. Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTHLook Before You Lock: Preventing vehicular heatstr...
Jul 19, 2019
St. Joseph's/Candler neonatologists offer preventive tips to make sure leaving a child behind in a hot car doesn't happen to anyone. Also, they explain what to do if you ever see a child left alone in... Continue Reading -
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NEUROLOGYWhat is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
Jul 17, 2019
Twenty-seven-year-old shares his experience of how he went from weightlifting to not being able to walk after being diagnosed with a condition he'd never heard of. Learn more here. Continue Reading -
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MISCELLANEOUSMedicine and heat: Pharmacist offers tips to keep ...
Jul 12, 2019
Where do you store your medications at your house? If your answer is a medicine cabinet in the bathroom, you may want to consider moving it. St. Joseph's/Candler Pharmacist Allison Presnell explains..... Continue Reading -
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WOMEN'S CAREPregnant this summer? Here are 10 tips to stay hyd...
Jul 10, 2019
St. Joseph’s/Candler OB/GYN Dr. Jessica Mullinix explains the risks associated with pregnancy and dehydration and offers 10 tips for expecting moms on hot summer days. Continue Reading -
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NUTRITION10 protein-packed foods to add to your diet
Jul 3, 2019
Protein is a macronutrient that is essential to the human body. St. Joseph’s/Candler clinical dietitian Andrea Manley discusses the benefits of protein for any diet. Continue Reading