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MISCELLANEOUSWhen should I go to the emergency department vs. p...
Jan 17, 2017
Deciding whether or not a condition requires an emergency room visit over a primary care and urgent care visit isn’t always simple to answer. Chris Fortin, Clinical Manager for the Candler Emergency D... Continue Reading -
FITNESSThree more exercises you can do at home or the off...
Jan 10, 2017
Want to shed some pounds but hate the gym? You can get in a simple toning workout at home or the office with these three exercises from St. Joseph's/Candler WellPath Navigator Carol Barbee and Exercis... Continue Reading -
NUTRITIONIs a vegetarian diet better for you?
Jan 5, 2017
Are you considering going vegetarian? Maybe you just want to reduce the amount of animal protein you eat? St. Joseph's Hospital Clinical Dietitian and pescatarian Andrea Manley offers some educational... Continue Reading -
FITNESSNo gym required. Exercises you can do at the offic...
Jan 3, 2017
It's time to stop making excuses for not exercising. You do not have to have a gym membership to workout. You can slip in these full-body toning exercises in your office or at home. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHWhat do I do if my child takes my medicine?
Dec 22, 2016
Would you know what to do if your child were to get into the medicine cabinet? Medication poisonings are unfortunately all too common. It's important to know what to do if an unsolicited medication in... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHere's how massage therapy can be more than pamper...
Dec 20, 2016
Massage can be more than a special treat on Valentine’s Day or during a vacation. They are great for pain management of a sports or workout injury and so much more. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHWhat causes Atrial Fibrillation?
Dec 16, 2016
Atrial Fibrillation is a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart experience erratic impulses which cause the atria to beat irregularly or quiver (usually rapidly). What causes this? Cardiac... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHWho should get the flu shot? Everyone.
Dec 16, 2016
Flu season is here. Have you got your flu shot yet? If not, now is the time to get one, and the benefits why you need one are many. St. Joseph's/Candler Clinical Pharmacy Specialist of Emergency Medic... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREWhat are the benefits to breastfeeding?
Dec 16, 2016
While breastfeeding isn't for every mom, the lactation consultants at St. Joseph's/Candler's Mary Telfair Women's Hospital highly recommend trying to breastfeed your newborn. Learn about the many bene... Continue Reading