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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 -
MISCELLANEOUSGeneric vs. name-brand medications: Five frequentl...
May 11, 2017
Physicians and pharmacists are often asked, ‘Should I take name-brand or generic medications?’ The answer is typically generic. Here are some frequently asked questions surrounding generic drugs. Continue Reading -
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MISCELLANEOUSHere’s what you should look for when selecting a n...
May 2, 2017
Finding a primary care physician that’s right for you and your family deserves careful consideration but doesn’t have to be stressful. Our St. Joseph’s/Candler primary care physician in Bluffton offer... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSPeripheral neuropathy: Understanding diabetes effe...
Mar 14, 2017
One of the most common complications of diabetes that could lead to amputation is peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy and diabetes can be prevented and treated through routine diabetic foot c... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHow does the emergency department determine when p...
Feb 21, 2017
St. Joseph's/Candler emergency departments follow a triage process to determine when patients are seen. Learn more about the process and what you may expect if you ever have to visit an emergency... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHow to be prepared for Outpatient Surgery
Jan 27, 2017
Outpatient surgery procedures are trending up thanks to improvements in technology. With more procedures being performed every day, chances are you will have day surgery at some point in your lifetime... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSWhen should I go to the emergency department vs. p...
Jan 17, 2017
Deciding whether or not a condition requires an emergency room visit over a primary care and urgent care visit isn’t always simple to answer. Chris Fortin, Clinical Manager for the Candler Emergency D... Continue Reading