Oct 22, 2019
For adults older than 65 or those at high risk of complications if they were to get the flu, a high dose flu vaccine is available.
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Sep 17, 2019
There may come a point where you or a family member require a stay in a critical care unit. It can be a stressful and confusing time. At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we have a trained team of nurses and phys...
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Aug 14, 2019
Infectious disease physician explains the causes, risk factors, symptoms and treatment options of necrotizing fasciitis, and answers the question: Is it safe to go in the water?
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Aug 7, 2019
As kids settle into a new school year, back to school can bring frequent colds, strep throat and trips to the doctor’s office. St. Joseph’s/Candler Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine offers tips...
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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
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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.
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Jun 18, 2019
Becoming a caregiver to your parents may not be easy, but for many it’s necessary.
St. Joseph’s/Candler Neurologist Dr. Jill Trumble shares signs of dementia you can look for as your parents age and ...
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Jun 13, 2019
The most commonly asked question directed to St. Joseph’s/Candler clinical pharmacists currently is: “How do I know I’m protected from the measles?” The best way to prevent the virus is to get vaccina...
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Jun 4, 2019
Summer is the perfect time to gather by the pool or at the beach. And while there’s nothing wrong with a little fun in the sun, it’s important to remember that drownings can happen in a matter of seco...
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