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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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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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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 -
MISCELLANEOUSWhat to expect during an MRI
Jun 27, 2019
One tool physicians can use to produce images of the inside of a patient's body is MRI. St. Joseph’s/Candler Technologist Jonathan Nelson answers six questions about MRIs, including when you may need.... Continue Reading -
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MISCELLANEOUSHere’s what you need to know before using essentia...
Jun 25, 2019
Essential oils are becoming popular for medical treatment. While still being researched, some healthcare professionals say they have a purpose as supportive treatment. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTHThe Dreaded Question: When is it time to take you...
Jun 20, 2019
One of the most common questions St. Joseph’s/Candler Neurologist Dr. Jill Trumble is asked isn’t about a particular diagnosis or medication. It’s when to take a parent’s driver’s license away. Continue Reading