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ORTHOPEDICSQuiz: Are your daily habits causing back pain?
May 23, 2017
Are you currently practicing good back habits? Open your phone’s calculator or grab a pen and scrap piece of paper and take our quiz to find out if your daily habits could cause future back problems. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSSeven ways ultrasounds are used for non-invasive s...
May 18, 2017
Ultrasounds are used for more than just pregnancy screenings. At St. Joseph’s/Candler, ultrasound scans can help determine the cause of pain, swelling and much more. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHSix myths about home health care
May 16, 2017
Home health care is a growing industry. Still, there’s a lot people don’t understand. Two of our St. Joseph's/Candler Home Health Care leaders help bust some common myths. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSGeneric vs. name-brand medications: Five frequentl...
May 11, 2017
Physicians and pharmacists are often asked, ‘Should I take name-brand or generic medications?’ The answer is typically generic. Here are some frequently asked questions surrounding generic drugs. Continue Reading -
CANCERHere’s how mole mapping at the Lewis Cancer & Rese...
May 9, 2017
Did you know moles are harbingers of melanoma, the second most deadly form of cancer? To help detect and prevent skin cancers, the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion uses the latest mole-mapping technol... Continue Reading -
ORTHOPEDICSPodiatrists provide ‘secret’ to preventing the mos...
May 4, 2017
Does that first step out of bed in the morning ever result in sharp pain in your heel? After a day in the office, do you experience discomfort putting pressure on the back of your feet? You may be exp... Continue Reading -
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MISCELLANEOUSHere’s what you should look for when selecting a n...
May 2, 2017
Finding a primary care physician that’s right for you and your family deserves careful consideration but doesn’t have to be stressful. Our St. Joseph’s/Candler primary care physician in Bluffton offer... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHChildren’s counselor offers advice when talking to...
Apr 27, 2017
Talking to a child about a family member's serious illness can be a difficult conversation. Our Howard Hand In Hand children's counselor offers these tips to help your family through a difficult time. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHWho should take blood thinners?
Apr 25, 2017
Patients with Atrial Fibrillation, congenital heart defects or have had heart valve surgery may have to take a blood thinner to help prevent blood clots. An alternative to blood thinners is a minimall... Continue Reading