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Sep 10, 2019
More than 22,500 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Of that, more than half will die from the disease, ranking fifth ...
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Aug 21, 2019
MRI is another diagnostic tool, in addition to mammography and ultrasound, to view the breasts looking for abnormalities. St. Joseph’s/Candler Breast Cancer Surgeon Dr. Susan Mahany explains more abou...
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Aug 8, 2019
Yoga is a form of exercise that includes breath control, stretching, simple meditation and the adoption of specific bodily postures. Specifically for cancer patients, yoga can help the body heal durin...
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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.
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Apr 26, 2019
A new law in Georgia now requires healthcare facilities to notify women if a mammogram shows they have dense breasts. At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we’ve been following this practice for more than two year...
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Mar 28, 2019
At the Telfair BirthPlace at St. Joseph’s/Candler, our nurses aim to give education and information that make caring for the newborn as easy as possible, including safe sleeping recommendations.
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Oct 23, 2018
Have osteoporosis? There is good news: You can take action right now to slow and maybe even reverse the progression of osteoporosis; therefore, decreasing your risk of breaking a bone.
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Oct 16, 2018
The Telfair BirthPlace at the Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital at Candler Hospital delivers more than 3,000 babies a year. Our highly-skilled team not only cares for you leading up to delivery, but in th...
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Oct 2, 2018
If you need a mammogram or the next time your annual checkup comes around, St. Joseph’s/Candler has several convenient locations to schedule your 2D or 3D mammogram.
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