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FAMILY HEALTHParents: Has your child got a flu shot yet?
Oct 30, 2018
Each year, millions of children get sick with the flu, thousands are hospitalized and some even die from the flu. To help protect children against influenza, parents are encouraged to get their child ... Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTH, WOMEN'S CAREWhat is a DEXA scan?
Aug 14, 2018
To learn if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia, a machine can measure your bone density. The machine used at St. Joseph’s/Candler imaging centers is called dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, or DEXA. ... Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTHCan you take too much acetaminophen?
Jul 24, 2018
When you have a headache or slight fever, taking Tylenol makes sense. Acetaminophen, the generic name, is great at reducing fever and pain, but can you take too much acetaminophen? Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHHave diabetes? You better put that cigarette down.
Jul 19, 2018
Statistics show tobacco causes you to have a 30 percent increased chance of developing diabetes. If you have diabetes and continue to smoke, it increases your risk of complications. Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTH10 things parents can expect when their child has ...
Jun 26, 2018
At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we have a trained team of experts in place to help children get back to the playground sooner following surgery. Here are some things you can expect when your child has surger... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHFive things to know about adult hearing loss
May 22, 2018
Hearing loss is common in the United States. Shea Stromberg, clinical audiologist with the SJ/C Center for Oto-Neurology, goes over five things you should know about adult hearing loss. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHFive things to know about a pediatric ENT doctor
May 15, 2018
Children are just as easily susceptible to ear, nose and throat conditions as adults. Therefore, pediatric otolaryngologists have additional training and a core focus on treating pediatric ENT... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHSt. Mary’s Community Center offers programs, such ...
Apr 12, 2018
St. Mary’s Community Center, a community outreach initiative of St. Joseph’s/Candler, offers programs, such as benefits assistance, eye care and a GED program, to help those in need. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHWhat is a Transitional Care Coordinator?
Apr 5, 2018
Being discharged from the hospital typically implies good news for most patients. For some, it also may mean a new routine, new medication and lots of questions. Here's how a Transitional Care Coordin... Continue Reading