Visitor restrictions are being enforced at St. Joseph’s/Candler

Updated Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

Due to the significant increase in flu and other respiratory illnesses in the community, St. Joseph's/Candler is implementing our annual Flu and Respiratory Illness Restrictions. Effective Monday, Dec. 2, the following flu and respiratory illness restrictions will go into effect for visitors:

• If you have not been vaccinated for the flu or have any symptoms of respiratory illness, we ask that you wear a mask.
• For the safety of our patients and for the safety of your children, children under the age of 18 are not permitted to visit any patients at St. Joseph's/Candler.
• Those under the age of 18 cannot visit patients at the Telfair BirthPlace at Candler Hospital unless they are the primary caretaker.
• If you feel sick or have any symptoms of respiratory illness, please do not visit patients in this facility. Symptoms include:

• Fever (100 degrees or more)
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Muscle/joint/body aches
• Headaches
• Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea

These restrictions apply to St. Joseph's Hospital, Candler Hospital, the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, SJ/C Pooler Campus and SJ/C Bluffton Campus. At the moment, there are no restrictions to our physician offices.