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Smart Living is published bi-monthly by the St. Joseph's/Candler Marketing and Public Relations division to provide free health and lifestyle information for southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry. Please enjoy these articles. We hope you find them informative and helpful. 
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Revolutionary War Patriots plaque

July/August Celebrating America's 250th

JinHi Soucy Rand

May/June 2026 with JinHi Soucy Rand

Melana Stone

March/April 2026 with Malena Stone

Chatham County Sheriff's Office leaders

January/February 2026 with Chatham County Sheriff's Office Leaders

  • Badges of Honor: Meet Lieutenant Colonel Nicole Scott-Bond and Chief Deputy McArthur Holmes, history makers with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office.
  • Doctor's Orders: Dr. Anna Spelts explains how small, simple habits can help ward off winter colds.
  • Infographic: Know the signs of a heart attack and how they are different in men versus women.
  • Understanding targeted therapy: Advanced in medical oncology are leading to a new level of individualized treatment.
  • A Revolution in Surgery: Here's why the da Vinci 5 is the best robotic system yet, and it's right here at St. Joseph's/Candler.
  • Food for Thought: No deep-frying. No heavy fats. Try these super good cauliflower wings for your football-watching party.
  • Ask a Magnet Nurse: Here's how outpatient surgery nurses focus on a comfortable, seamless experience.
Tybee Oyster Company Owners

November/December 2025 with the Tybee Oyster Company

Stacy London

September/October 2025 with Stacy London

Rabbi Robert Haas

July/August 2025 with Rabbi Robert Haas

  • A Regular Stand-Up Guy: Rabbi Robert Haas uses his gift as an orator to deliver sermons and through his unlikely side gig as a stand-up comedian.
  • Prickly Summer Problem: Dr. Jerrod Anderson explains why you shouldn't scratch an itchy heat rash.
  • Summer Safety: There's more to keeping your kids safe and healthy this summer than packing the screen (although that's definitely essential). Here are some other things you need to remember.
  • Before & After: What is neoadjuvant immunotherapy? Dr. Michael Chahin explains the advantages in administering immunotherapy before surgery.
  • A Deeper Problem: Dr. Peter Hunt explains how to know if you have deep vein thrombosis and how to treat them.
  • Quiz: Ironed Out: Take our quiz to learn about hereditary hemochromatosis, a metabolic condition that causes increased absorption of iron from the digestive tract.
  • Food for Thought: Protein-Rich Taco Dip: Easy to prepare and modify, this taco dip is a favorite recommendation from our experts to clients at the St. Joseph's/Candler Wellness Center.
  • Ask a Magnet Nurse: Emergency Department Nurse Tammy Collins offers tip to keep your health in mind when traveling abroad.
Singer Dolette McDonald

May/June 2025 with Dolette McDonald

  • Working in Harmony: As a backing vocalist for some of the biggest acts of the 1980s, Dolette McDonald has plenty of stories to tell, including what brought her to Savannah.
  • Doctor's Orders: Dr. Rusty Harrington encourages patients to start the conversation early on stroke prevention.
  • Infographic: Joint Effort: Take a look at this knee joint as it changes from healthy to later-stage osteoarthritis.
  • Tomorrow's Treatments Today: Dr. Leonard Henry explains how clinical trials benefit patients locally and globally.
  • Step Up to the Stage: Performing artists can benefit from musculoskeletal medicine by seeing doctors like Dr. Steven Greer with SJ/C Bone, Joint & Muscle Care.
  • Quiz: Headaches: Headaches - we all get them, but the type of headache we suffer from may vary greatly. Learn more by taking our quiz.
  • Food for Thought: Watermelon Salad: Perfect for those warm summer days, this easy to make Watermelon Salad combines refreshing ingredients.
  • Ask a Magnet Nurse: Learn how certified nurses provide special care in the Neuro ICU.

March/April 2025 with Emily McCarthy

  • Inviting Joy: Emily McCarthy's balance between entrepreneurship and family life has come to define her career.
  • Doctor's Orders: Establishing trust and finding common ground with your primary care physician is important for your healthcare journey.
  • A Good Start: March is National Nutrition Month and a great place to start a renewed focus on your diet.
  • Catching Lung Cancer Early: With screening programs and advances in technology, physicians are finding, diagnosing and treating lung cancer earlier.
  • Alarming Trend in Colon Cancer: Physicians are seeing a disturbing trend in colon cancer diagnoses in young people.
  • Quiz: Just the Nutrition Facts, Ma'am: The calories you count can sometimes help you make smart choices, but there is other important info on there. Take our quiz to learn more.
  • Food for Thought : It’s not just for millennials anymore. Avocado toast is more popular than ever, and why not? It’s easy, delicious and healthy. 
  • Ask a Magnet Nurse: Right after surgery, PACU nurses are there for you, explains St. Joseph's/Candler nurse Charlene Prince-Wright.

January/February 2025 with Keitaro Harada

Nolan Smith, Philadephelia Eagles

November/December 2024 with Nolan Smith

September/October 2024 with Laila Ali

Trapper Jack Douglas at home

July/August 2024 with "Trapper Jack" Douglas

May/June 2024 with Sculptor Fran Kaminsky

  • Shaping a Second Act: Retirement was just the beginning for one of Savannah's most notable sculptors. 
  • The Whole Truth on Belly Fat: Losing visceral fat the smart way means looking at the bigger picture.
  • Aging in America: America’s older population has grown by 38 percent since 2010. So how are they doing? Many are living longer, but with that comes further challenges. Here are some statistics.
  • Making Headway in Cancer Treatment: How advanced radiation therapy and individualized treatment helps patients with head and neck cancer.
  • Scoping Out the Future: Interventional gastroenterologists are taking endoscopic procedures into new territory.
  • Quiz - Active Citizen: Regular exercise isn't just possible for older adults, it's essential. Start separating myths from facts by taking our quiz.
  • Ask a Magnet Nurse: Vascular Access Nurse Cindy Zambito explains how these specially trained nurses help patients receive meds, nutrition and more for long-term treatment.
Capt. Lux Lakshman

March/April 2024 with Captain "Lux" Lakshman

  • Port O' Call: Capt. "Lux" Lakshman finds new adventures in life and business in his adopted home of Savannah.
  • Are You Due For A Screening?: Prep yourself to get screened for certain cancers when you can – don't wait for symptoms.
  • Less Pain, More Gain: How to keep doing the activities you love with conservative treatments for joint pain.
  • Linger On: What to do when you feel fine, but your cough and runny nose won't go away.
    Separate Ways: Let your symptoms tell you if you are fighting a cold or an allergy.
  • Quiz – Joint Return: If redness, swelling and pain in your joints is cramping you're lifestyle, you're not alone. Learn more about arthritis by taking our quiz.
  • Ask a Magnet Nurse: Venus Stevens talks about knowing your caregivers and their role in your treatment.
Bertice Berry

January/February 2024 with Bertice Berry

  • Bertice Berry: Professor Of Life: Meet the sociologist who say that how we relate to others will help us become our best selves.
  • Mix It Up: How to create satisfying snacks that score a trifecta with carbs, proteins and healthy fats.
  • Off The Beat: Specialized cardiologists can treat arrhythmias.
  • Finding Thyroid Nodules: Imaging technology helps doctors get a detailed look at the thyroid gland.
  • Know These Habits By Heart: For years, there were seven top habits for a healthy heart — now there are eight.
  • Quiz – Smell & Taste Disorders: Why are chemosensory disorders like smell and taste a big deal? Take our quiz to find out.
  • Ask a Magnet Nurse: Laura Friday explains how an exceptional residency program for nurses means exceptional care for patients.
Mark McCullough

November/December 2023 with William Mark McCullough

  • Working Man: With no experience or Hollywood connections, William Mark McCullough built an acting career from the ground up.
  • Head Start: How to stop headaches from becoming chronic.
  • Clearing the Carotid: How to treat plaque buildup in two major blood vessels.
  • The Advanced Path: New technology at St. Joseph's/Candler allows access to deeper parts of the brain without disrupting healthy tissue.
  • Time To Quit: No one will pretend that it's easy to quit smoking, but quitting has some immediate effects. 
  • Quiz: Hoarse Sense: Laryngitis, an inflammation of the voice box that causes hoarseness, is very common. Take our quiz to test your knowledge. 
  • Ask a Magnet Nurse: Lung cancer screening for high risk but asymptomatic ex-smokers is recommended yearly.
Maria Osmond

September/October 2023 with Marie Osmond

  • There's No Stopping Marie: After six iconic decades in show business, Marie Osmond is still ready to inspire you.
  • Help From Day One: Signs of postpartum depression can be found and managed early in pregnancy.
  • Treating You Better: Advances in chemotherapy and radiation can benefit breast cancer patients.
  • A Healthy Wait: Sustainable weight management typically means losing only 0.5 to 2 pounds per week.
  • Mix & Match: With less risk of injury, engaging in a variety of sports is a win-win situation for your child.
  • Quiz: State of Awareness: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Take our quiz to see what you might not know about this disease. 
  • Ask a Magnet Nurse: As nurses anticipate their needs, new moms feel more heard and understood.
Bradley Keys

July/August 2023 with fifth generation business owner Andrew Bradley

Singer Kim Michel Polete

May/June 2023 with singer Kim Michael Polote

  • Making a Joyful Noise: Singer, speaker and teacher Kim Michael Polote has made a life and career using her voice.
  • Outside & In: Check-ups with your primary care physician should include a good look at your skin.
  • Saving Your Skin: Depending on its type, skin cancer treatment may require surgery.
  • The Strength to Try: Misconceptions about strength training are causing some women to miss out on its benefits.
  • Stressing It? Enough.: Managing your stress not only has real health benefits, it can be really fun.
  • Quiz: More Than a Headache: Migraine headaches are often severe and throbbing and are more intense than other types of headaches. Take our quiz to learn more.
  • Ask a Magnet Nurse: After serious illness or injury, inpatient rehab can help you regain independence.
Designer Lindsay Thomas

March/April 2023 with Lindsay Thomas

  • Popping the Clutch: Garland Bags, which began as a fun creative outlet, has gained a huge following for its daring style.
  • Embracing a New Phase: Treatment options available for women with disruptive symptoms of menopause.
  • A Benign Alternative for Men: An interventional radiology procedure can help certain patients with a common prostate problem.
  • Against the Grain: Avoiding gluten is not a fad if you are among those diagnosed with celiac disease. 
  • Small Bites: Mealtime with toddlers is a challenge all its own. Remember these tips to keep your little ones healthy and yourself happy.
  • Quiz: Sorting the Wheat: If you don't have a gluten allergy or gluten sensitivity, there are health benefits of whole grains. Take our quiz to learn more.
  • Ask A Magnet Nurse: Nurses can help patients with safe mobility, which promotes healing. 
Author Antwan Eady

January/February 2023 with Antwan Eady

  • Book of Dreams: Children's books author Antwan Eady wants readers to believe in themselves and in a bright future.
  • Pressure in Pregnancy: Gestational hypertension is becoming more common, but it can be successfully managed. 
  • A Heartening Trend: Though heart disease remains the No. 1 killer in the U.S., death rates have been declining. 
  • Center Forward:  Physicians in the new Advanced Thoracic Oncology Center can find and treat lunch cancer earlier. 
  • Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad & The Fatty: Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is found throughout the body and plays many vital roles to our overall health. So how can something that helps your body function be unhealthy?
  • Quiz: Cramping Your Style: Muscle cramps are a common occurrence but they can be quite painful and potentially discouraging. Take our quiz to learn more.
  • Ask A Magnet Nurse: Clinical nurse manager Matt Nelson explains how emergency departments ensure patients receive treatment quickly and fairly.

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