Tropical Storm Debby. St. Joseph’s/Candler expects to be mostly open for business as Tropical Storm Debby comes through. Learn more.
St. Joseph's/Candler is highly committed to patient and co-worker safety. It is our No. 1 priority.
As our community adjusts to new health challenges and expectations, you can rest assured we're redefining safety and cleanliness and further protecting your health and wellbeing throughout your visit. Whether it's Acute Care or COVID Care, we do it all SAFELY.
Our enhanced commitment to safety and cleanliness includes:
• Stringent adherence to the highest level of disinfecting procedures throughout all facilities
• Deep cleaning procedures for all high-touch patient surfaces
• Social distancing protocols in all outpatient waiting areas
• Surgical masking in all areas, following national best practices for infection control
• Visitor restricted policies
• Enhanced laundry and sanitation practices
• Isolated care areas for all COVID patients
• Advanced Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) protocols
• TRU-D ultraviolet light disinfection
• No visitor patient protection policy
• Evidence-based protocols for patient and healthcare worker safety measures
• Enhanced technology and advanced sanitation safety standards
To ensure a safe environment for both patients and co-workers, St. Joseph’s/Candler will screen all scheduled patients for COVID-19 who will be undergoing a surgical procedure during their pre-op visit. Testing may be required, which will be determined by your physician. Read more.
We realize during this time that enhancing the patient experience means not only meeting our rigorous cleaning and patient safety standards, it means far exceeding them.
That means giving you greater confidence while protecting both our patients and our valued healthcare co-workers.
Meet Tru-D. She's a germ-eliminating UVC disinfection robot we've added to our already stringent list of sanitation protocols at both hospitals.
UPDATE: Starting March 22, visitation restrictions are lifted. Masks are still required at all St. Joseph's/Candler facilities.
Learn moreSt. Joseph's/Candler Urgent Care now offers rapid COVID-19 testing at seven locations across the region.
Here are the Locations
Apr 20, 2021
Infectious disease physician Dr. Ana María Concepción offers some scenarios to help you understand what protocols to follow after you've received the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Apr 1, 2021
There is a lot of inaccurate information on websites, social media and through word of mouth about the COVID-19 vaccine. Let's see how the myths stand up to the facts.
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Mar 30, 2021
All of the approved vaccines are safe and highly effective in protecting people from getting severely ill with or dying from COVID-19. Here's a look at what's currently available.
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Mar 19, 2021
Yes, COVID-19 vaccines were developed quickly, but these vaccines passed the same rigorous safety and effectiveness standards as other drugs.
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Mar 19, 2021
Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine: It’s safe and proven effective. You may also want to know: Yes, you may experience short-term side effects following your shot.
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Mar 19, 2021
Have diabetes? Have high blood pressure? If you have a pre-existing condition and you haven’t done so yet, you need to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Mar 12, 2021
Savannah OB/GYN Dr. Glen Scarbrough addresses some common questions he's asked of his patients about the vaccine and pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility.
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Mar 4, 2021
A recent study published earlier this year by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows the number of pediatric visits to the emergency department were down in 2020 compared to previous years.
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Jan 19, 2021
St. Joseph’s/Candler clinical dietitian explains how what you eat and drink helps manage symptoms of your illness, whether it's COVID-19, the flu or even the common cold.
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Jan 8, 2021
Is COVID to blame for your child not getting enough exercise? While the circumstances are out of our hands, physical activity is a vital part of staying healthy for those of all ages.
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Oct 15, 2020
St. Joseph’s/Candler Occupational Health Manager addresses some commonly asked questions and misconceptions about the flu, COVID and vaccination.
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Oct 8, 2020
When you are well enough to be at home, but still need extra care and educational support, St. Joseph’s/Candler Home Health is here for you. And that hasn’t changed, even during a worldwide pandemic.
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