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FAMILY HEALTHBeat the heat and stay cool with diabetes
Aug 15, 2017
When it’s hot outside, we all need to take precautions to stay cool and healthy. That’s especially true for people diagnosed with diabetes. Our certified diabetes educator offers six tips to protect y... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHKnow the signs of dehydration as we face the dog d...
Aug 8, 2017
With hot, humid temperatures, it’s important for athletes and adults who spend a lot of time outdoors to know the signs of dehydration and prevention tips. A member of the SJ/C Sports Medicine program... 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 -
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 -
FAMILY HEALTHFamily’s struggle with mental illness leads to dev...
Apr 20, 2017
Johnny's Bridges to Hope provides families guidance and resources for dealing with a mentally ill family member. Not sure your loved one is depressed? Here are 10 warning signs and how we can help. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHFive questions a patient and family should ask abo...
Mar 23, 2017
Deciding to bring home health care into your home is a big decision. Gerald Hill, St. Joseph's/Candler Director of Home Health Care, provides these five questions every patient and family should ask a... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTH, CANCERFive common misconceptions about palliative care
Mar 7, 2017
Palliative care focuses on attending to the needs of the whole person – physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Even though the conception has been around for decades, there are ... 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 -
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