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Nutrition, Fitness

Breaking up with the scale: What numbers really matter with weight management

February 27, 2025

St. Joseph’s/Candler offers a revamped weight management program to help you with your health goals.

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LCRP outpatient oncology dietitian Anna Zugan and Dr. Stephen Ramey Radiation Oncologists at the LCRP.

Nutrition, Cancer

Meat as a Side Dish: Is it OK to eat less or no meat during cancer treatment?

Dr. Thomas Donohue, medical director for the Center for Hyperbarics and Wound Care at Candler Hospital and our Hinesville location.

Nutrition

How what you eat can help heal wounds

A man is breaking a cigarette in half with his hands, symbolizing quitting smoking.

Family Health, Cancer

The two things you need to do to stop smoking

The word "PROTECT" is written with sunscreen on a person's back as they lie in the sun.

Family Health

Don’t get burned by these six sun safety myths

A woman using a fan to enjoy a refreshing breeze on a hot day.

Women's Care

What to expect during menopause

Dr. Michelle Gainty, OB/GYN at St. Joseph’s Candler.

Women's Care

Surviving perimenopause: What women need to know

A smiling girl holding an apple.

Nutrition, Family Health

Meat as a Side Dish, part 3: Clever ways to increase the fruits and vegetables in your child’s diet

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Heart Health

Quiz: What do you know about preventing heart disease?

Cristen Wood, St. Joseph’s Candler Stroke Program coordinator.

Neurology

Outsmart stroke: 10 risk factors to watch for

Dr. Jerry Lucas, OB/GYN at St. Joseph’s/Candler.

Women's Care

What is peripartum cardiomyopathy?

A woman holding a baby in her arms.

Women's Care

Five tips to be successful at breastfeeding

Dr. Peter Hunt, vascular surgeon with St. Joseph’s/Candler Physician Network – Vascular Specialists.

Women's Care, Heart Health

What is venous insufficiency?

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