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CANCER, WOMEN'S CAREUnderstanding breast cancer treatment options
Mar 20, 2018
Numerous advanced treatment options, such as lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy, are helping women get better faster. Breast cancer surgeon and Telfair Breast Surgery Director Dr. Susan Mahany... Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTH, WOMEN'S CAREYoung mother learns to live with heart disease fol...
Feb 27, 2018
Shortly after the birth of her second child, Alicia Roberts, now 34, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy. Now she's helping others. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREOB/GYNs and gynecologic oncologists work hand-in-h...
Nov 28, 2017
No matter what women face in life - menstrual cycles, having babies or the scary thought of one day getting cancer – we can rest assure there is a team of doctors working hand-in-hand to ensure female... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARELactation services at Telfair BirthPlace expand to...
Oct 26, 2017
More nurses at the Telfair BirthPlace have been certified to support and educate moms who want to breastfeed. Additionally, we offer services such as breastfeeding and preparedness classes, outpatient... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARE, NUTRITIONCan I eat fish while I’m pregnant? A nutritionist ...
Oct 24, 2017
Should pregnant women eat seafood? The answer is not a definitive no. However, seafood consumption should be monitored based on quantity and especially mercury levels. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARE, CANCERLymphedema and breast cancer: How occupational the...
Oct 17, 2017
Lymphedema is a potential side effect of breast cancer surgery and radiation treatment that can occur within a few months to dozens of years later. Occupational therapists in our Lymphedema Management... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREWhat to expect during labor and delivery
Sep 26, 2017
Our staff at The Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital on the Candler Hospital campus is here to help expecting mothers be prepared for childbirth and stay by their side during delivery. Here are eight freque... Continue Reading -
NUTRITION, WOMEN'S CARE10 food safety tips to protect yourself and your b...
Jun 27, 2017
Due to a weakened immune system, pregnant women and their unborn babies are at high risk of contracting a foodborne illness. It is important for expecting moms to practice safe food handling and cooki... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CAREThe known and unknown of preeclampsia in pregnant ...
Jun 8, 2017
Preeclampsia is a common complication of pregnancy, and yet there's little known about the cause or a possible cure. Marybeth Milton, manager of the Telfair BirthPlace, discusses what we do know and s... Continue Reading