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CANCER, WOMEN'S CAREYoga class offers cancer patients and survivors a ...
Aug 8, 2019
Yoga is a form of exercise that includes breath control, stretching, simple meditation and the adoption of specific bodily postures. Specifically for cancer patients, yoga can help the body heal durin... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREFirst Steps program at St. Joseph’s/Candler offer...
Jul 24, 2019
The First Steps program at St. Joseph’s/Candler offers support and education for parents on various topics from CPR to sleeping to community resources. First Steps Coordinator Marie Miles explains. Continue Reading -
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WOMEN'S CAREBreast cancer risk factor: Do you have dense breas...
Apr 26, 2019
A new law in Georgia now requires healthcare facilities to notify women if a mammogram shows they have dense breasts. At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we’ve been following this practice for more than two year... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREFourteen recommendations to ensure your baby sleep...
Mar 28, 2019
At the Telfair BirthPlace at St. Joseph’s/Candler, our nurses aim to give education and information that make caring for the newborn as easy as possible, including safe sleeping recommendations. Continue Reading -
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NUTRITION, WOMEN'S CAREHave osteoporosis? It’s not too late to do somethi...
Oct 23, 2018
Have osteoporosis? There is good news: You can take action right now to slow and maybe even reverse the progression of osteoporosis; therefore, decreasing your risk of breaking a bone. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREWhat to expect after delivering your baby at the T...
Oct 16, 2018
The Telfair BirthPlace at the Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital at Candler Hospital delivers more than 3,000 babies a year. Our highly-skilled team not only cares for you leading up to delivery, but in th... Continue Reading -
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WOMEN'S CAREWhere can I get a mammogram?
Oct 2, 2018
If you need a mammogram or the next time your annual checkup comes around, St. Joseph’s/Candler has several convenient locations to schedule your 2D or 3D mammogram. 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 -
WOMEN'S CARE, HEART HEALTHThe ugly truth about varicose, spider veins
Jun 13, 2018
Those colorful, roping veins that you may have on your legs may not be preventable but they are treatable. Whether from a cosmetic or medical standpoint, there are treatment options if you are concern... Continue Reading