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Candler Hospital COVID-19 UPDATE: Candler Hospital currently has visitor restrictions in place. Patients will be allowed only one designated visitor a day.

This person will need to be an immediate family member or the primary care taker (note: there are no visitors allowed on our skilled nursing units). Visitors will be asked to sign in each day at each hospital lobby and will be issued a visitor pass. Please help us encourage other extended family members to use other means of communication. If you have flu-like symptoms or symptoms consistent with COVID-19, do not visit any patients. You will only be allowed in for treatment.

"Preparedness is key. Thankfully, we now have the ability to research our destination online. You can find out a country...
08/01/2025

"Preparedness is key. Thankfully, we now have the ability to research our destination online. You can find out a country’s vaccination status and requirements. You can learn their version of 911. There is also a free service that the federal government offers to United States’ citizens called the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. You can register your trip abroad and receive information about that country, as well as enable the U.S. embassy to contact you in the event of an emergency.

Pack smart—bring your health insurance card and a list of your physician contacts. Another important thing to remember is packing enough of your medication. Even though you’re going somewhere to have fun and take a break from your daily life, you need to keep up with your regular medications. And if possible, bring a few extra days’ worth in case of unexpected travel delays."

Learn more at https://www.sjchs.org/resource-hub/smart-living-magazine/july-august-2025/ask-a-magnet-nurse

For many cancer patients, successfully removing their tumor is often just the first step. They will also be referred to ...
07/31/2025

For many cancer patients, successfully removing their tumor is often just the first step. They will also be referred to a medical oncologist to discuss further treatment, such as immunotherapy (which helps the immune system identify and destroy hidden cancer cells) or chemotherapy (which kills fast-growing cancer cells, but can also affect healthy cells)."

Why? Even after successful surgery, there's a risk of microscopic cancer cells being left behind or having spread locally. Medical oncology targets these cells to significantly reduce the chance of cancer returning.

But recently, for certain types of cancers, physicians have discovered an advantage in administering immunotherapy before surgery. This is called neoadjuvant (“neo” meaning new or preceding, “adjuvant” meaning helpful or assisting) immunotherapy.

“For some cancer types, neoadjuvant immunotherapy can make a tumor smaller and easier to remove surgically,” explains medical oncologist Michael Chahin, DO, of Summit Cancer Care. “It can also target cancer cells that may have spread from the tumor to other parts of the body, helping to prevent recurrence.”

For many cancer patients, successfully removing their tumor is often just the first step. They will also be referred to a medical oncologist to discuss further treatment, such as immunotherapy (which helps the immune system identify and destroy hidden cancer cells) or chemotherapy (which kills fast-growing cancer cells, but can also affect healthy cells)."

Why? Even after successful surgery, there's a risk of microscopic cancer cells being left behind or having spread locally. Medical oncology targets these cells to significantly reduce the chance of cancer returning.

But recently, for certain types of cancers, physicians have discovered an advantage in administering immunotherapy before surgery. This is called neoadjuvant (“neo” meaning new or preceding, “adjuvant” meaning helpful or assisting) immunotherapy.

“For some cancer types, neoadjuvant immunotherapy can make a tumor smaller and easier to remove surgically,” explains medical oncologist Michael Chahin, DO, of Summit Cancer Care. “It can also target cancer cells that may have spread from the tumor to other parts of the body, helping to prevent recurrence.”

Learn more at https://www.sjchs.org/resource-hub/smart-living-magazine/july-august-2025/before---after

When a young Robert Haas would answer roll call on the first day of school, the teacher would immediately assign him the...
07/30/2025

When a young Robert Haas would answer roll call on the first day of school, the teacher would immediately assign him the front row, center seat, to keep him under close watch.

“I had a reputation for being talkative, mildly disruptive and sarcastic,” Haas recalls.

Today, he uses his gifts as an orator to bring insight and guidance through his sermons at Congregation Mickve Israel. However, on one or two evenings a month, his wry side re-emerges through his unlikely side gig as a stand-up comedian.

“I started going to open mics here in Savannah, thinking that comedy was something to check off the bucket list,” Haas says. “But then I started doing a lot of shows and was being asked to be an MC for different events. It was a good way to practice jokes that I might want to put in my sermons.”

Learn more about Rabbi Haas at https://www.sjchs.org/resource-hub/smart-living-magazine/july-august-2025/a-regular-stand-up-guy

Know someone who has a movement disorder? That could include Parkinson’s disease, restless leg syndrome, Tourette’s Synd...
07/29/2025

Know someone who has a movement disorder? That could include Parkinson’s disease, restless leg syndrome, Tourette’s Syndrome, Essential Tremor, Huntington’s disease and other related neurological disorders.

“Maybe someone is newly diagnosed and needs to know more about Parkinson’s specific therapy programs, we can help with that,” says Katy Harne, outreach coordinator for St. Joseph's/Candler's Movement Disorders Program. “Or maybe a patient is feeling isolated and wants to meet with the local Essential Tremor support group, we can help with that. It’s about knowing all of the resources within our network and being able to refer to dedicated professionals who can help with movement disorders."

Learn more about the MDP team and the services they provide at https://www.sjchs.org/resource-hub/blogs/blog-detail/living-smart-blog/2025/07/10/st.-joseph-s-candler-program-designed-to-help-patients-with-movement-disorders

Different people will face different challenges in their cancer journey, some of which may not be evident immediately. P...
07/29/2025

Different people will face different challenges in their cancer journey, some of which may not be evident immediately. Patients who received radiation therapy, for example, may find themselves needing treatment now for tissue that was damaged years ago.

“We see the ramifications of this damage later,” explains Thomas A. Donohue, MD, Medical Director of St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Center for Hyperbarics and Wound Care in Savannah and Hinesville. “The cells are less healthy, there is more scar tissue and less blood flow. Internal and external wounds may develop in the areas radiated and fail to heal.”

Radiation therapy is more advanced and precise than ever before, so not all cancer patients experience soft tissue changes from treatment. But for those that do, Dr. Donohue can offer a non-invasive option: hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

“Hyperbaric oxygen decreases inflammation, kills bacteria, and helps the body build new blood vessels to get more oxygen and nutrition,” Dr. Donohue says.” “Basically, all of this brings more soldiers to the fight to aid in healing.”

Dr. Donohue explains other conditions can be treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy at https://www.sjchs.org/resource-hub/smart-living-magazine/july-august-2024/100-percent-oxygen

The SmartWomen Dazzling Diamond Dig is back! Get your tickets now for a chance to win two beautiful pieces of jewelry fr...
07/27/2025

The SmartWomen Dazzling Diamond Dig is back! Get your tickets now for a chance to win two beautiful pieces of jewelry from Harkleroad Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.

Buy tickets here: https://www.sjchs.org/about-us/foundations/foundations-events/smartwomen/smartwomen-diamond-dig

For just $25, you can be entered into a drawing for a beautiful flex white 14 karat bangle bracelet with 2.98 round diamonds and a 1.15 carat natural pear shape G-H S1 diamond in a 14 karat white gold pendant. Total value: $11,550.

The drawing will take October 10, 2025, as part of the SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo. You do not have to be present to win. The event raises money for the Mammography Fund at Telfair Pavilion, to provide programs, services and capital support for mammography related initiatives that benefit appropriately qualified patients who are uninsured or underinsured.

For more about this year's SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo, visit https://www.sjchs.org/about-us/foundations/foundations-events/smartwomen/

Pressure injuries, commonly known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, can happen at home to people who have a limited abilit...
07/25/2025

Pressure injuries, commonly known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, can happen at home to people who have a limited ability to change positions, but they can also happen to patients with longer hospital stays.Any bony prominence can cause a pressure injury, but they commonly occur in places like the heels, ankles and hips.

"All of the nurses here are educated on pressure injury risk assessment," explains Grecia Luna BSN, RN, CWON with Inpatient Wound Care at St. Joseph’s/Candler. "It is part of what we call a pressure injury prevention care bundle. Every two hours, nurses will help any patient turn in their bed if they cannot do it themselves."

Learn what nurses do for a patient who has a pressure injury or is at high risk for one at https://www.sjchs.org/resource-hub/smart-living-magazine/july-august-2023/ask-a-magnet-nurse

Smoking is still the highest risk factor for developing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD. For non-smokers,...
07/24/2025

Smoking is still the highest risk factor for developing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD. For non-smokers, occupational dust and chemical exposures, as well as indoor and outdoor air pollution exposure, contribute to a higher risk. Genetically, individuals who lack the ability to produce a lung protective protein called alpha-1 antitrypsin are also at greater risk for the disease.

Learn more at https://www.sjchs.org/resource-hub/smart-living-magazine/july-august-2024/clearing-the-air-on-copd

Heat rash, also known as prickly heat or miliaria rubra, is common in children but can affect adults too, especially in ...
07/23/2025

Heat rash, also known as prickly heat or miliaria rubra, is common in children but can affect adults too, especially in a hot and humid climate. When sweat is trapped in folds of skin or by clothing and is unable to evaporate, it causes small, reddish bumps to form. These bumps can often be intensely itchy.

But you must resist the urge to scratch.

“Scratching can cause further irritation, and even infection or scarring,” warns Jerrod Anderson, MD, of St. Joseph’s/Candler Primary Care in Richmond Hill at Heartwood. Luckily, moving to a cool spot indoors, removing or replacing items of clothing and allowing the sweat to escape and evaporate can clear most heat rashes fairly quickly. If it doesn’t, it might be time to make an appointment.

Learn more at https://www.sjchs.org/resource-hub/smart-living-magazine/july-august-2025/doctor's-orders

Second-year students at the Medical College of Georgia – Savannah Campus stopped by The Children's House today with a ve...
07/22/2025

Second-year students at the Medical College of Georgia – Savannah Campus stopped by The Children's House today with a very special offer: to give the children's teddy bears and other stuffies a full check-up!

They invited the kids to join them and help with checking their teddies' eyes, ears, and bodies to make sure everything was A-OK. The kids had a blast and were happy to report clean bills of health all around.

"Our goal is to help children understand that medical visits don't have to be unfamiliar or scary," said Akshara Jayaraman, an MD candidate at MCG who organized the clinic. "This way, they get to join in and be caregivers too."

Many of the MCG students are hoping to specialize in pediatrics for their careers, so this gave them a chance to connect and communicate with children and to explain medical concepts in age-appropriate terms.

Shoulder injuries can occur for a variety of reasons. One we can’t control is age. If you are over 40, there’s a good ch...
07/21/2025

Shoulder injuries can occur for a variety of reasons. One we can’t control is age. If you are over 40, there’s a good chance you have some type of tear – whether big or small, painful or not – to the cartilage in your shoulders from natural use over the years.

You can also injure your shoulder doing overhead activities – for example, playing tennis – and overuse activities – such as repeated lifting on the job. Dr. Steven Greer with St. Joseph’s/Candler Physician Network – Bone, Joint & Muscle Care sees a lot of shoulder injuries in athletes, but also in certain occupations such as mechanics.

The thing about musculoskeletal injuries, Dr. Greer says, is that most are not emergencies, and nearly 80 percent of them don’t require surgery. However, that doesn’t mean you should live in pain. Shoulder injury pain varies from person to person depending on the degree of injury.

“A lot of times patients will have shoulder pain for years and don’t come see me until it keeps them from sleeping at night,” Dr. Greer says. “When it interferes with your sleep or overall quality of life, that’s when a lot of patients come in so we can help.”

Learn more at https://www.sjchs.org/living-smart-blog/blog-details/blog/2023/02/21/shoulder-pain-you-don-t-have-to-live-with-it

Tickets are on sale now for the 23rd annual SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo. To purchase a table or individual tickets, visit...
07/20/2025

Tickets are on sale now for the 23rd annual SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo. To purchase a table or individual tickets, visit https://www.sjchs.org/about-us/foundations/foundations-events/smartwomen/smartwomen.

Hurry while they last!

This year's speaker is TV personality, designer and author Stacy London. Best known as the co-host of the iconic TLC show What Not To Wear, London was a regular correspondent on Today, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Access Hollywood, The View, and Rachael Ray for many years. Amazon has announced her new TV show with Clinton Kelly slated to air in 2025.

She served as the spokesperson for Pantene, Dr. Scholl’s, Lee Jeans, and Woolite. Her book, The Truth About Style, was a New York Times bestseller.

The SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo is an annual fundraiser for St. Joseph's/Candler's Mary Telfair Women's Hospital, which includes the Mammography Fund at Telfair Pavilion. The purpose of raising money for this fund is to provide programs, services and capital support for mammography related initiatives that benefit appropriately qualified patients who are uninsured or underinsured. The SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Telfair Mammography Fund to meet this goal since its inception over a decade ago.

The 22nd annual fundraiser raised a record amount of more than $248,000.

It’s becoming much more common these days – women are waiting later in life to have babies. They may be focusing on thei...
01/07/2024

It’s becoming much more common these days – women are waiting later in life to have babies. They may be focusing on their career or waiting to become more financially stable before having a child.

It makes sense. But unfortunately the older you get, the more risks that are associated with getting pregnant, staying pregnant and delivering a healthy baby.

The good news: If you are 35 and older and become and stay pregnant, there are far more healthy deliveries than bad ones, says Dr. Jerry Lucas, OB/GYN for St. Joseph’s/Candler Physician Network. He’s been an OB/GYN for 25 years.

“I’m absolutely seeing more women wait to have children, and there are far more successful deliveries than there are bad ones. You just may have to take a few extra precautions.”

More at https://www.sjchs.org/living-smart-blog/blog-details/blog/2022/05/10/what-is-advanced-maternal-age

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