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FAMILY HEALTHThere’s no excuse. Now is the time to get the flu ...
Nov 2, 2017
Still on the fence about whether or not to get a flu shot this year? Flu season is here, and if you haven’t gotten the flu vaccine, it’s time to stop making excuses and get it. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARELactation services at Telfair BirthPlace expand to...
Oct 26, 2017
More nurses at the Telfair BirthPlace have been certified to support and educate moms who want to breastfeed. Additionally, we offer services such as breastfeeding and preparedness classes, outpatient... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARE, NUTRITIONCan I eat fish while I’m pregnant? A nutritionist ...
Oct 24, 2017
Should pregnant women eat seafood? The answer is not a definitive no. However, seafood consumption should be monitored based on quantity and especially mercury levels. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHow CyberKnife® technology is helping patients wit...
Oct 19, 2017
CyberKnife® technology is making strides in improving the quality of life in patients with non-cancerous conditions. Agnes Anderson tells her story of how one CyberKnife® treatment eliminated her debi... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARE, CANCERLymphedema and breast cancer: How occupational the...
Oct 17, 2017
Lymphedema is a potential side effect of breast cancer surgery and radiation treatment that can occur within a few months to dozens of years later. Occupational therapists in our Lymphedema Management... Continue Reading -
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CANCERFive things men should know about a prostate exam
Oct 10, 2017
Getting men to talk about certain medical issues is like pulling teeth for some. But no matter how uncomfortable the topic may be, it could be the difference between life and death. This includes the ... Continue Reading -
CANCERShould I have my genes tested if my mother or gran...
Oct 5, 2017
We inherit a lot of traits from our parents – eye color, hair color, height, facial features. We also could be inheriting a greater risk of getting certain diseases, including cancer. Genetic counseli... Continue Reading -
ORTHOPEDICSIs your job stressing your body out?
Sep 28, 2017
To determine if you are performing certain tasks correctly at work, an ergonomics evaluation can provide the answer and help prevent work place injuries. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREWhat to expect during labor and delivery
Sep 26, 2017
Our staff at The Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital on the Candler Hospital campus is here to help expecting mothers be prepared for childbirth and stay by their side during delivery. Here are eight freque... Continue Reading