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Mary Telfair Women's Hospital at St. Joseph's/Candler, 5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA (2025)

10/23/2025

Did you know that everyday things like pollution, UV rays, and even fried foods can cause oxidative stress that damages the cells in your body? Cellular damage is a normal part of aging, and there are some things we can't control.

The good news? You CAN fight back with your fork! 🥕🍇

Dietitian Nonie Gandhi from the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph's/Candler (LCRP) explains that we can counteract this stress by eating an antioxidant-rich diet. Antioxidants (like certain vitamins, minerals, and plant substances) work to stabilize the unstable molecules that harm your cells.

This protection is key for:

- Boosting your immune system
- Limiting the risk of developing chronic disease
- Potentially even helping to mitigate cancer risk

Ready to discover the surprising list of foods that are packed with these cellular superheroes? (Hint: it includes berries, leafy greens, and yes, dark chocolate! 🍫)

➡️ Click the link in the comments to learn what antioxidants are, why your body needs them, and the delicious foods you should be adding to your plate!

P.S. If you are an LCRP patient receiving chemo or radiation, you don't need a referral to see a dietitian—call 912-819-6893 to make an appointment. For non-cancer patients interested in nutrition counseling, call the Wellness Center at 912-819-8800.

10/22/2025

The St. Joseph's/Candler Mobile Mammography Unit rolled up to WSAV News 3 On Your Side today for the Paint The Town Pink campaign and fundraiser for the Telfair Mammography Fund.

WSAV Tina Tyus-Shaw highlighted a crucial message: Breast cancer isn't just a women's disease. She toured the bus and shared the story of a Bluffton man who was diagnosed.

It's an important reminder for all of us. Click the link in the comments to watch the full story and support local screening initiatives.

10/22/2025

You deserve to know your status. Early detection is your best defense against lung cancer—and we're making it free and easy to check.

For National Lung Cancer Screening Day, the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion (LCRP) is offering a limited number of FREE Low-Dose CT Scans.

This non-invasive scan is quick, painless, and can catch potential signs of cancer before symptoms even start. This is how we save lives!

🗓️ Lock in the Date!
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, November 8

WHERE: Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Candler Drive (across from Candler Hospital)

🤔 Do You Qualify for a FREE Scan?
We need a few details to make sure you're eligible. You must meet ALL of the following criteria:

⚫ AGE: 50–80 years old
⚫ SMOKING HISTORY: Smoke an equivalent of 20 pack years (that's smoking one pack per day for one year, multiplied by 20).
⚫ CURRENT/RECENT SMOKER: Are a current smoker OR quit less than 15 years ago.
⚫ BONUS FACTOR: Family history of lung cancer.

➡️ Take the Next Step: Find Out Now!
Ready to get peace of mind? Don't delay! Fill out the quick form linked below to see if you meet the criteria and secure your spot.

https://www.sjchs.org/services/lcrp/cancers-we-treat/lung-cancer/free-lung-screening

We'll also have FREE educational resources available in the lobby all day for anyone interested in screening, treatment options, or quitting smoking.

Protect your future—take advantage of this free opportunity!

10/21/2025

Think of your annual lab results as the ultimate report card for your body. Getting regular health screenings and reviewing them with your primary care physician is the key to living a longer, healthier life.

Dr. Anna Spelts, a physician with St. Joseph’s/Candler Primary Care in Richmond Hill, explains common lab work involved in an annual check up:

https://www.sjchs.org/resource-hub/blogs/blog-detail/living-smart-blog/2025/10/21/do-you-know-your-numbers

10/21/2025

Reminder: St. Mary's Community Center, in partnership with Mercy Housing, will host a job fair tomorrow with several area companies looking to hire. Dress to impress and bring your resume.

Details below and here: https://www.sjchs.org/about-us/community-involvement/st.-mary's-community-center

10/20/2025

Can the echoes of the past save your future?

Rachael Nicole Dye Arney never met her grandmother, Juanita. But Juanita's story—a life lost to breast cancer at just 38—compelled Rachael to act. For years, she got mammograms, turning her grandmother's memory into a shield.

Then, in August 2024, the phone rang. But this time, the story wouldn't end the same way.

Read Rachael's story of family, foresight, and fighting back: https://www.sjchs.org/services/lcrp/survivors/rachael-dye-arney

10/18/2025

Lady Luck came to the Williams Court Apartments today! Our Angels of Mercy Volunteer Corps had a blast hosting a fall festival for the residents here. We created our own little casino with classic games of chance such as roulette and Blackjack, along with rounds of Bingo and a raffle drawing. The prizes for the games were all the little things that make life better: soaps and hygiene products, air fresheners and more. Then we had a big lunch, filling our bellies with good food and our souls with good cheer. Happy Fall, y'all!

10/17/2025

Meet Maria Calderon, practice manager at St. Mary’s Health Center. Maria has worked for St. Joseph’s/Candler for seven years, starting with the Pooler primary care office and now the last four years at St. Mary’s. While she considers herself more of a team member than a manager, Maria is responsible for making sure the day-to-day operations of the center run smoothly, whether that’s monitoring scheduling and staffing, taking care of invoices or hanging signs up around the building. She also organizes multiple volunteer clinics, such as physical therapy, retinopathy screenings and respiratory therapy – services many people wouldn’t have access to without St. Mary’s Health Center.

“I was not looking for a job when I first started with St. Joseph’s/Candler. I happened to purchase a home next door to someone who worked in scheduling, and she asked me if I was looking for a job. So I was able to start with her, and literally 24 hours later, they assigned me to Pooler as a temp. Then a permanent position came open, and they wanted me to stay. It just happened from there. I wasn’t looking to leave Pooler. I liked it there and the team there, but I was encouraged to apply for this position and gave it a try. I wasn’t expecting a manager position because I was only a rep in Pooler, but I met with Sr. Pat (Baber, director of St. Mary’s Health Center) and it went from there. It was just so unexpected, but it’s been an incredible blessing.”

“I think, even though I know that it’s a big responsibility, it feels very homey here. It feels casual, almost not like a job. The four years that I’ve been here, multiple staff members have been here that same time, and we actually have co-workers that have been here 20 plus years. I feel very comfortable with them, and I hope I’m here as long as they need me. I just enjoy working here.”

Meet other featured co-workers on our website: https://www.sjchs.org/home/about-us/our-coworkers

10/16/2025

Attention all job seekers: Join us for our next job fair at St. Mary's Community Center. Come dressed to impress with resumes and meet with several area businesses looking to hire.

Details below and here: https://www.sjchs.org/about-us/community-involvement/st.-mary's-community-center

10/16/2025

Meet Jerrica Powers, clinical nurse manager of ambulatory surgery and PACU at St. Joseph’s. Jerrica has worked for St. Joseph's/Candler for almost four years. What made her chose St. Joseph's/Candler?

"One of the things that really caught my attention was the mission. I had never worked for a faith-based facility before I worked here. When I read the mission and looked more into the system’s history here in Savannah, I knew this was where I needed to spend my career. You spend so much time at your job, so this was so important to me. Being a faith-based organization and the mission and values that SJ/C represents really spoke to me and everything aligned for me."

Learn more about Jerrica here: https://www.sjchs.org/healthcare-professionals/nursing/spotlight-on-our-nurses/jerrica-powers

10/15/2025

What will you do if your child wakes up a little too sick for school? A service at Candler Hospital allows you to go to work knowing your mildly sick child will be cared for.

Bearly Sick is more than just a childcare program. It's a dedicated part of the community, supporting families when they need it most. We understand how challenging it can be to balance work and family, even more when your child isn't feeling well. That's why our experienced, certified staff treats every child with the same love and care we would give our own, ensuring they’re nurtured, comfortable and on the road to recovery.

The daily rate for Bearly Sick is $28 for the general public. Savannah Business Group members and SJ/C co-workers with SJ/C insurance can access the service at no cost, providing an accessible option for working parents. Learn more at https://www.sjchs.org/services/mary-telfair-women's-hospital-at-candler/pediatric-services/bearly-sick

09/25/2025

At the Telfair BirthPlace, infants have their hearing screened twice as part of their routine evaluation. The screening is performed shortly after birth and a second time before mom and baby are discharged.

“They are asleep the whole time, and it’s not painful,” says Kathy Dement, clinical audiologist with St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Oto-Neurology. “We put little sensors on their ear and forehead, and they wear earphones while they sleep, and we run the test.”

To learn more about the Universal Hearing Test, click the link in the comments.

09/08/2025

“First thing I tell people is when you are thinking about pregnancy, come in and see us,” advises Dr. Aariel Dees, St. Joseph’s/Candler OB/GYN. “There are many things we can discuss so you are at your optimal health.”

One of the first things Dr. Dees tells her patients who are considering or trying to get pregnant is take a pre-natal vitamin with at least 400 micrograms of folic acid. Folic acid is vitally important for a healthy pregnancy.

Additionally, she likes to discuss any medications you may be taking to determine if they are safe for pregnancy and if anything needs to be modified before pregnancy.

Another thing Dr. Dees brings up, that many may not even think of, is immunizations. Is your Tdap up-to-date? (Tdap fights against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, or whooping cough.) Did you get your MMR? (MMR fights against measles, mumps and rubella.) You cannot get an MMR vaccine during pregnancy, Dr. Dees says.

“All of these things help with a successful pregnancy,” she says.

09/02/2025

It’s time to get those sneakers on, moms-to-be. With every stretch, every lunge and every breath, you are not only sculpting a healthier future for you but also your baby.

“Exercise during pregnancy has been proven to decrease pain and discomfort throughout pregnancy,” says Dr. Ashley Hunsuck, an OB/GYN at Savannah OB/GYN. “The patients I see that are truly active throughout pregnancy rarely speak to the discomforts other woman say they experience in pregnancy.”

A big benefit of regular exercise during pregnancy is reducing your chances of developing gestational diabetes, Dr. Hunsuck says. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes in a pregnant woman who did not have or know she had diabetes prior to becoming pregnant.

Additionally, exercise during pregnancy has been shown to reduce fatigue, especially in the first trimester, Dr. Hunsuck says.

And when it comes time to deliver and recover from having your baby, Dr. Hunsuck says moms who are more active during pregnancy tend to do better than those who are not.

Learn more at the link in the comments.

08/23/2025

Have you been told you have uterine fibroids or ovarian cysts? Your physician may recommend surgery. The good news is that today's minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic procedures have patients home sooner and healed more quickly.

“I am able to see things magnified much more than the naked eye,” says Dr. Andres Montes, an OB/GYN with St. Joseph’s/Candler. “With the instruments themselves, I am able to have more mobility than my own hands.

At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we have the latest robotic technology in the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. By providing surgeons with high-definition visualization and precision replication of the surgeon’s movements, the da Vinci Surgical System makes it possible for surgeons to perform complex procedures using minimally-invasive techniques, resulting in numerous potential patient benefits.

More at https://www.sjchs.org/resource-hub/blogs/blog-detail/living-smart-blog/2023/03/20/what-is-benign-gynecological-surgery

08/12/2025

Your due date is a few weeks away. Have you thought about what to pack? The good news is there’s no need to over think it, and there’s certainly no need to over pack.

08/06/2025

When learning to breastfeed, you'll want to watch carefully for baby’s cue – a sign – indicating when he or she is hungry. It could be smacking of the lips, putting the hands in the mouth or routing around like a baby bird. Feed as soon as the baby starts to cue and feed as often as baby cues, says Shanna James, registered nurse and certified lactation consultant at the Telfair BirthPlace.

You want to make sure you are feeding baby frequently. The golden rule that you just might hear over and over again at the Telfair BirthPlace: “Eight times or more in 24.” Meaning at least eight feedings in a 24-hour window.

More tips on breastfeeding at https://www.sjchs.org/living-smart-blog/blog-details/blog/2023/08/02/five-tips-to-be-successful-at-breastfeeding

07/07/2025

If your baby is born prematurely or develops a problem after birth, your newborn most likely will require a stay in our Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Candler Hospital. It can be a scary and unexpected experience for parents, but we have a highly-trained and compassionate staff around the clock to take care of your baby.

That includes neonatologists. A neonatologist is a specialty trained physician to care for the most vulnerable and sick babies, whether born prematurely or one who develops a condition that needs special care following birth, explains Dr. Corrine Nelson, neonatologist and medical director of the NICU at Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s/Candler.

“If a baby has a problem in delivery, we bring them up to the Special Care Nursery, and we admit them and get them whatever they need whether it’s respiratory support, nutritional support or antibiotics if they need it,” Dr. Nelson says. “That’s one of the benefits of us being here.”

More at https://www.sjchs.org/living-smart-blog/blog-details/blog/2022/12/15/what-is-a-neonatologist

06/30/2025

Pregnant this summer? OB/GYN Dr. Ashley Hunsuck offers tips for finding relief from discomfort.

“When you are pregnant, everything becomes more vascular and sensitive in general,” Dr. Hunsuck says. “I recommend trying to stay as cool as you can and use fans and keep cool towels nearby.”

When a pregnant woman’s body temperature gets too hot, she may feel dizzy and woozy, even nauseous sometimes, and it could get to the point where she passes out. During pregnancy, you ideally do not want your body temperature to exceed 100 degrees, Dr. Hunsuck says. That’s when those dizzy feelings could start to creep in.

More at https://www.sjchs.org/living-smart-blog/blog-details/blog/2023/07/25/pregnant-this-summer-here-are-10-tips-to-stay-hydrated

06/23/2025

A birth plan is a way to communicate your wishes to the nurses and doctors who care for you during labor. It can include who you want to be present during labor, pain relief methods and much more. Have your birth plan in place well before your due date and be sure to bring it with you when it’s time to deliver.

To help you with your birth plan while preparing for your child’s birth, here are eight frequently asked questions and answers expecting parents should be aware of: https://www.sjchs.org/living-smart-blog/blog-details/blog/2024/06/06/what-to-expect-during-labor-and-delivery

06/15/2025

It’s a common complication of pregnancy, and yet there’s little known about the cause or a possible cure.

Gestational hypertension, also known as preeclampsia, is a condition that can develop in pregnant women usually brought on by high blood pressure and protein in the urine. It occurs in about one out of every 25 pregnancies and is frequently seen in pregnant women who deliver at the Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital.

While common, untreated preeclampsia can lead to serious or even fatal complications for both mother and baby. This is why routine pre-natal care is so important.

“We have the testing ability and the criteria to diagnose gestational hypertension, and we know how to help pregnant women manage it,” says Dr. Andres Montes with St. Joseph’s/Candler Physician Network – OB/GYN. “But what we don’t know yet is the exact cause. Similarly, we don’t know for certain why it appears to be more prevalent in younger generations.”

More about diagnosis and treatment at https://www.sjchs.org/living-smart-blog/blog-details/blog/2024/06/13/the-known-and-unknown-of-preeclampsia-in-pregnant-women

06/09/2025

An ectopic pregnancy, which develops outside of the uterus, happens in about two percent of all pregnancies. The most common place the embryo implants is in the fallopian tube; however, an ectopic pregnancy can happen anywhere in the abdomen where there is a blood source, explains St. Joseph’s/Candler OB/GYN Dr. Jerry Lucas.

In an ectopic pregnancy that occurs within the fallopian tube, there may be enough blood supply very early in the pregnancy, but not enough to support a growing pregnancy that should be inside the uterus, Dr. Lucas says. Additionally, the fallopian tube is about the size and thickness of a couple noodles of linguine, he describes, and therefore can extend a bit but not to the full term. If an ectopic pregnancy is not discovered and the baby continues to grow in the fallopian tube, it can rupture and cause internal bleeding.

“That’s when it becomes a surgical emergency. You are bleeding inside, and you can actually die from it,” Dr. Lucas says. “So from that standpoint, it’s really important to identify an ectopic pregnancy as early as possible because you want to treat it before it gets to the seriousness of rupturing.”

More at https://www.sjchs.org/living-smart-blog/blog-details/blog/2023/05/23/what-is-an-ectopic-pregnancy

06/05/2025

“Really, less is more. Some people bring two or three suitcases, but remember, it’s not that large of a space,” says LaCameo Miller, Telfair BirthPlace nurse and educator at St. Joseph’s/Candler.

Miller, who’s been a Telfair BirthPlace nurse since 2007, is here to help. She suggests thinking practical and pack the essentials that will be helpful and help keep mom, baby and your support partner comfortable.

For example, mom can’t eat while she’s waiting to deliver or in the process. But she can have something like a lollipop, so you may want to pack that. Also, mom’s lips tend to get very dry, so Miller suggests bringing some lip balm.

And think of dad too. Mom may not be able to eat before delivery, but dad may want to pack a snack or two. Just keep it in mind that rooms don’t have refrigerators so think of foods like nuts and crackers, Miller suggests.

Here are some of things to consider for pre-delivery: https://www.sjchs.org/living-smart-blog/blog-details/blog/2024/06/04/printable-list-what-to-pack-for-labor-and-delivery

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