Aug 14, 2018
To learn if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia, a machine can measure your bone density. The machine used at St. Joseph’s/Candler imaging centers is called dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, or DEXA. ...
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Jul 24, 2018
When you have a headache or slight fever, taking Tylenol makes sense. Acetaminophen, the generic name, is great at reducing fever and pain, but can you take too much acetaminophen?
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Jul 19, 2018
Statistics show tobacco causes you to have a 30 percent increased chance of developing diabetes. If you have diabetes and continue to smoke, it increases your risk of complications.
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Jun 26, 2018
At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we have a trained team of experts in place to help children get back to the playground sooner following surgery. Here are some things you can expect when your child has surger...
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May 15, 2018
Children are just as easily susceptible to ear, nose and throat conditions as adults. Therefore, pediatric otolaryngologists have additional training and a core focus on treating pediatric ENT...
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Apr 12, 2018
St. Mary’s Community Center, a community outreach initiative of St. Joseph’s/Candler, offers programs, such as benefits assistance, eye care and a GED program, to help those in need.
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Mar 27, 2018
Within a few hours of your newborn’s birth, your care team will do an evaluation for an early determination of your baby’s health. One such test is Universal Infant Hearing Screening.
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Jan 19, 2018
You think it’s the flu and you aren’t sure where to go or what to do to get better. We're here to help.
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Dec 19, 2017
Many health care treatments that were once only offered in a hospital or through a doctor’s office can now be done at your home. Find out if you qualify for home health care.
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