St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

08/08/2025

A Health Risk Assessment (HRA) is an online questionnaire designed to evaluate an individual's potential health risks and identify areas where they might be at risk for certain illnesses or diseases. HRAs are a great tool for investigating your health concerns and using the information to plan your next move, whether that is acting on a recommendation (e.g., eating a more balanced diet) or seeing your primary care provider. You can take any of the available HRAs by visiting http://scionhealth.us/6188f5Nko.

All Care & Services Health Risk Assessments – Free Insights, Valuable Guidance Aug 04, 2025   In an Internet age where anyone can be a “Google doctor,” information about health issues and their treatment is never more than a click or tap away. Whether that info is accurate – or appropriate ...

08/07/2025

Whether you see us for your first gynecologic exam, growing your family, or post-menopause issues, it’s our mission to deliver the highest quality of care in a comfortable, friendly environment. We understand the uniqueness of each woman’s healthcare needs and provide highly specialized care throughout every stage of a woman’s life.

Our experienced team of skilled physicians and midwives relishes the opportunity to deliver comprehensive women’s healthcare – from routine wellness checks to specialized gynecologic and obstetric care – when you need it and where you need it, close to home.

Call 706-324-4891 or visit https://www.mystfrancis.com/services/womens-health to make an appointment.

08/06/2025

Did you know St. Francis-Emory Healthcare offers Health Risk Assessments (also known as HRAs) on our website, covering everything from cancer to digestive health to stroke risk? These assessments help in the detection of potential health issues and enable timely interventions, which can help us prevent or manage diseases more effectively.

Assessment results often guide individuals to take necessary steps, such as scheduling screenings, adjusting their lifestyle, or seeking professional medical advice.

Want to learn more? Check out the article below ⬇️

Our full list of HRAs can be found here to help you get a personal gauge on a wide variety of health risks.
https://www.mystfrancis.com/health-risk-assessment

All Care & Services Health Risk Assessments – Free Insights, Valuable Guidance Aug 04, 2025   In an Internet age where anyone can be a “Google doctor,” information about health issues and their treatment is never more than a click or tap away. Whether that info is accurate – or appropriate ...

08/05/2025

Our St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Women’s Services team recently marked its 1,000th cord blood collection, highlighting the critical role umbilical cord blood plays in modern medicine, used in the treatment of more than 80 serious health conditions.

Since launching our program in 2022 partnering with LifeSouth Cord Blood Bank, a community-based, public cord blood program, many of these donations have been listed on the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry. They have offered hope for those battling life-threatening diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle cell anemia to name a few.

To learn more about cord blood donation, visit https://www.lifesouth.org/cord-blood-bank/about-us/

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

08/04/2025

August is National Breastfeeding Month! For new moms just starting out, it can sometimes feel that you have many more questions than good answers. Trust us, you're not alone.

Our St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Women’s Services team offers a free Breastfeeding Support Group from 2-3:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Labor & Delivery Classroom, located on the Butler Pavilion B Level. We cover topics such as normal weight gain, soothing a fussy baby, introduction to pumping, and when to consult your pediatrician.

Tried-and-true best practices can help make your breastfeeding experience as comfortable as possible for you and your newborn. Let us help ‒ call 706.320.8001 or visit MyStFrancis.com/classes today.

08/01/2025

Improving our patient’s experience is the top priority for St. Francis Medical Group. Our brand new Access Center is providing expanded call coverage and a simplified way for patients to schedule their next appointment with our physicians across a wide range of specialties. The Access Center team is ready to serve with an easy, seamless and more convenient solution for you.

All our physician practice scheduling numbers and directions can be found at MyStFrancis.com/locations for your convenience.

Schedule your next appointment today, our Access Center team can’t wait to help you. 🩵📱 🩵

07/31/2025

Take a look at the new and improved MyStFrancis.com, our redesigned website built to help patients, families, and job seekers find what they need quickly and more easily.

Our new design offers improved navigation, updated content, and a cleaner appearance featuring some of our very own caregivers. We hope it improves your user experience – it’s our pleasure to put access to our care options at your fingertips!

https://www.mystfrancis.com/

Be well. Live Well. That's why we're here. We provide comprehensive health services designed for the care and comfort of our patients and their families.

07/30/2025

St. Francis OBGYN physician Kirby Chisholm, M.D., was featured on WTVM News Leader 9 Wellness Wednesday discussing the meaning and importance of our Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care, featuring evidence-based practice and standards.

Dr. Chisholm says these rigorous certification standards are keenly focused on care delivery, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach is taken to achieve integrated, coordinated, and patient-centered care for both complicated and uncomplicated pregnancies.

View the full interview here: https://www.wtvm.com/video/2025/07/30/st-francis-emory-healthcare-highlights-certified-perinatal-services/

MyStFrancis.com/womens

07/29/2025

Find yourself bothered by frequent and unwanted signs and symptoms of menopause? You might benefit from hormone replacement therapy.

St. Francis OBGYN physician Amanda McPherson, M.D., was recently featured on WTVM News Leader 9 Health Break discussing the many treatment options women have available. Dr. McPherson prides herself in speaking with her patients about goals and tailoring a plan to allow them to live life to the fullest.

Check out the full interview here https://www.wtvm.com/video/2025/07/21/health-break-st-francis-obgyn-associates/

To learn more about Dr. McPherson, follow this link http://bit.ly/4mfSBtM or schedule an appointment today by calling 706-324-4891.

07/28/2025

There is never a bad time to start or restart a diet, but summer certainly makes sense to do so, as you likely spend more time outdoors (looking for that perfect swimsuit and accessories beforehand of course).

You can find information on some of the most recommended diets by checking out the article below ⬇️. Maintaining a healthy weight does wonders for your health.

Connect with a primary care provider about which diet makes the most sense for you. If you don’t have a primary care practitioner, you can find a physician by visiting MyStFrancis.com/Docs today.

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07/25/2025

Where did the summer go?

Our talented group of St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Junior Volunteers are wrapping up their service to the hospital and we wanted to give each of them a special thanks. They have spent the summer dedicated to learning in a multitude of clinical and non-clinical areas. This first-hand experience may just be the driving force that inspires these talented youngsters to a career in the healthcare field.

Would not be surprised if you see some of these smiling faces joining our team in a few years. We look forward to all the amazing things you will do in our communities and beyond. 💙 💙 💙

St. Francis Hospital Gift Shop

07/24/2025

It was a joyous time at Synovus Park this week as our employees, friends and families gathered for St. Francis-Emory Healthcare night with the Columbus Clingstones. A great event with food, fellowship and of course amazing baseball. Thank you Clingstones for a memorable evening. We can’t wait to come back.