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MISCELLANEOUSCombating the opioid crisis: What physicians, nurs...
May 17, 2018
The opioid epidemic is one that has the attention of everyone. Hospitals are certainly no exception, and St. Joseph’s/Candler is actively changing to address this epidemic. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSSt. Joseph’s/Candler seeing success in new emergen...
Apr 11, 2018
St. Joseph’s/Candler implemented a new emergency department intake process one year ago with a goal to get patients in a room and seen by physicians faster. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSDo you know your numbers? Here’s an explanation of...
Jan 25, 2018
Just as important as seeing your doctor regularly is understanding what he or she is telling you. Here's a look at what all those numbers mean. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSAllergic to penicillin? You may want to be tested ...
Nov 9, 2017
Ninety percent of those who think they are allergic to penicillin are found not to be. The benefits of penicillin are numerous, so if you think you are allergic to the antibiotic you may want to be ha... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHow CyberKnife technology is helping patients with...
Oct 19, 2017
CyberKnife technology is making strides in improving the quality of life in patients with non-cancerous conditions. Agnes Anderson tells her story of how one CyberKnife treatment eliminated her debili... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhy can’t I wear nail polish during surgery?
Aug 24, 2017
St. Joseph’s/Candler has guidelines in place for surgery patients for their protection, including not wearing nail polish or jewelry during your procedure. Here are seven guidelines you should be awar... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhat is a hospitalist?
Jul 25, 2017
If you find yourself in the hospital, chances are you are going to be seen by a doctor you’ve never met. That doctor is a hospitalist readily available to treat acute care patients. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHow oxygen is used to treat chronic wounds with hy...
Jul 6, 2017
Oxygen at 100 percent is a great drug to treat chronic wounds in a process called hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It’s one of several services offered at the Center for Hyperbarics and Wound Care to help p... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSSeven ways ultrasounds are used for non-invasive s...
May 18, 2017
Ultrasounds are used for more than just pregnancy screenings. At St. Joseph’s/Candler, ultrasound scans can help determine the cause of pain, swelling and much more. Continue Reading