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Joseph's/Candler, our physicians, nurses, medical researchers and other clinical staff take great pride in being on the cutting-edge of health care, offering the most advanced medical procedures and breakthrough technology available nearly anywhere. Joseph's Hospital, Candler Hospital, one of our St. Joseph's/Candler medical group locations, any of our community outreach programs or our Web site,

you instantly become part of a historic tradition of distinguished health care excellence. It is one that has been an integral part of the Savannah landscape for more than 325 cumulative years. Our faith-based mission is to treat illness and promote wellness for all people and we diligently strive to provide the highest quality health care and service to all who may need it. Yet, we also know that great care involves more than just great medicine. It involves being pro-active about one's own health, taking charge on the preventive front, educating oneself and others, and using all the available tools to ensure one's own health and that of their family. In an effort to enhance the available tools, we have provided this beneficial Web site and healthcare portal. As you navigate, please use the information provided to learn more about the services and resources that we offer to our patients and visitors, as well as the educational resources and interactive opportunities that we have designed for you.

“A lot of style is actually cerebral," says Stacy London, former host of TLC's What Not To Wear. "The way we dress start...
08/31/2025

“A lot of style is actually cerebral," says Stacy London, former host of TLC's What Not To Wear. "The way we dress starts with your brain, not your body. I want women to ask themselves, if they are made to feel less-than, how are you going to pull yourself out of that? You may decide to wear a great outfit that day. And to walk around like you are queen of the world.”

London is this year's speaker at the SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo on October 10.

She talks about her passion for fashion and supporting women's internal validation and self-esteem in the latest issue of Smart Living: https://www.sjchs.org/resource-hub/smart-living-magazine/september-october-2025/stacy-london

"Every day is really fun and enjoyable for me," says interventional gastroenterologist at Gastroenterology Consultants o...
08/29/2025

"Every day is really fun and enjoyable for me," says interventional gastroenterologist at Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah, P.C.

"I partner with an amazing team, not only here at the (Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah) surgery center and in the clinic, but also at the hospital level where they have expert training in advanced procedures. The staff I work with are not only proficient, but they care about people and always want the best outcome. This is why we do what we do. We would all want that for ourselves, and we spare no degree of excellence in interventional GI."

Learn more about common conditions that Dr. Perry can treat with Interventional endoscopy at https://www.sjchs.org/about-us/spotlight-on-our-experts/dr-isaac-perry

Leaving your hospital stay often marks the beginning of a time of recovery. At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we have case manage...
08/28/2025

Leaving your hospital stay often marks the beginning of a time of recovery.

At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we have case managers to help ensure patients have a safe transition whether that’s back home or to rehabilitation or a long-term care facility.

“We try to make it as safe as possible by ensuring patients have all the resources they need to prevent them from returning to the hospital,” says Laurie Frazee, manager of clinical care coordination for St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Our case managers are registered nurses or certified social workers who work directly with patients and families, as well as the multi-disciplinary care team, with one goal in mind: getting you safely discharged when it’s time.

Learn more at the link in the comments.

You're probably familiar with how hearing tests work. But do you know how we test infants and others who can’t or don't ...
08/27/2025

You're probably familiar with how hearing tests work. But do you know how we test infants and others who can’t or don't know how to respond to sounds?

It's a test called Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR). During ABR testing, headphones are placed on the patient and then electrodes are placed on the head to measure the brain’s response to sounds, explains Patrick Pead, audiologist with the St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Oto-Neurology.

There are two types of ABR tests. The first is automated, which is most commonly performed on infants before they leave the hospital to assess their response to sound. This is also known as Universal Infant Hearing Screening. St. Joseph’s/Candler does Universal Infant Hearing Screenings on every baby born at the Telfair BirthPlace.

If during the automated testing there’s even a slight indication of a hearing deficiency, your infant may be referred for a diagnostic ABR test by a certified audiologist. We offer diagnostic ABR testing at the Center for Oto-Neurology

“The automated tests tend to air on the side of caution, so if there’s even a potential risk of hearing loss, they should get diagnostic testing to learn more,” Pead says. “Things like amniotic fluid or immobility of eardrums can affect the automated testing; even the headphone cups not being in the right place can have an impact. So if you are a new parent, just know we’re going to do everything in our power to make sure your child has adequate hearing and sometimes that requires you to come see us.”

Learn more by clicking the link in the comments.

Swollen ankles? Redness around the skin? Cold feet or difficulty walking certain distances? Those are all signs of poor ...
08/26/2025

Swollen ankles? Redness around the skin? Cold feet or difficulty walking certain distances? Those are all signs of poor blood flow and a vascular ultrasound can help determine the cause.

“A lot of times patients will see these manifestations of vascular disease, like swelling, and come in for an ultrasound and don’t understand why we are looking at the whole leg when the swelling is at their ankle,” says Kimberly Cook, one of two dedicated vascular ultrasound technologists at St. Joseph’s/Candler Vascular Specialists.

“What we are looking for though is deeper inside that you can’t see. It could be a tiny little vein that the valve is not working and that is what is actually causing the symptoms that you do see.”

More in comments.

You've probably heard about RSV associated with babies and young children. But did you know adults can get respiratory s...
08/25/2025

You've probably heard about RSV associated with babies and young children. But did you know adults can get respiratory syncytial virus?

“It’s very, very serious in babies, but we also know it can attack adults too,” says Dr. Francisco Fantauzzi, St. Joseph’s/Candler primary care physician in Plaza C at the St. Joseph’s Hospital campus. “Usually young people with a complete, healthy immune system, they get a cold and it goes away. But older people, people with diabetes, heart disease, lung disease or any condition that weakens the immune system, they will likely suffer more.”

RSV is a virus that attacks the respiratory system. It basically starts by destroying the walls of the alveoli in the lungs.

Learn more about diagnosing and treating RSV at the link in the comments.

Concussions should be taken seriously and never ignored.“It is a brain injury,” says Caroline Brif, lead certified athle...
08/24/2025

Concussions should be taken seriously and never ignored.

“It is a brain injury,” says Caroline Brif, lead certified athletic trainer who currently treats patients at St. Joseph’s/Candler Physician Network – Bone, Joint & Muscle Care with Dr. Steven Greer. “One of the key pillars we talk about is recognizing it, and in sports, removing the athlete from play because the threat of getting hit a second time is when you can have lasting, significant brain damage. So it’s very important to recognize when someone has signs of a concussion.”

Learn the signs at https://www.sjchs.org/resource-hub/blogs/blog-detail/living-smart-blog/2024/08/12/education-may-be-the-best-tool-to-protect-against-concussions

Have you been told you have uterine fibroids or ovarian cysts? Your physician may recommend surgery. The good news is th...
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

Meet Charles Drown, RN. He works with patients diagnosed with aortic stenosis who may be candidates for TAVR (Transcathe...
08/23/2025

Meet Charles Drown, RN. He works with patients diagnosed with aortic stenosis who may be candidates for TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement). He coordinates their testing and gets all the diagnostic work done for the cardiologist and surgeon to review.

"My main thing is patient care. I like to see and help patients get better, and at the same time, make the family feel comfortable. But, my big joy is seeing patients come in sick; we give them the latest care, and then we see them walk out a different person. I enjoy seeing that.

"A lot of folks (who get TAVR) can have severe breathing issues. Once they wake up from anesthesia after the procedure, they notice an immediate impact; they can breathe easier. We see them one week after for a follow up and one month after, and then we bring them in one year after. So we get to see patients improve and most of them have great outcomes.

See profiles of our coworkers at https://www.sjchs.org/healthcare-professionals/nursing/spotlight-on-our-nurses/charles-drown

St. Joseph’s/Candler is bringing more doctors to the region by creating a new physician residency program seeded by a $1...
08/22/2025

St. Joseph’s/Candler is bringing more doctors to the region by creating a new physician residency program seeded by a $10 million grant from the state of Georgia.

This represents a natural expansion for the largest health system in the region, which for years has been reaching into underserved areas to bring top-quality healthcare and technology closer to where people live and work.

Beginning in 2027, the two initial tracks of the new residency program will focus on the vital need for primary care physicians: Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. There will be a total of 48 residency slots at capacity. It will expand to other residencies, such as cardiology fellowship, increasing the number of residents to 60.

“This is a sentinel moment for St. Joseph’s/Candler to offer a residency program, the final and most important step in a physician’s education,” said Paul P. Hinchey, President & CEO of St. Joseph’s/Candler. “That is when a physician really hones his or her skills and commits to their chosen specialty. The health system has a wealth of experienced and expertly-trained physicians that can guide these new doctors into exceptional clinicians. We believe this program will make a significant dent in the doctor shortage Georgia is facing, incentivizing these physicians to stay in Georgia, giving our patients better access to care. I want to thank Speaker of the House Jon Burns, Chairman Butch Parrish and the whole Chatham County delegation for securing this grant to help SJ/C bring this important program to our community and our state.”

Learn more at https://www.sjchs.org/news/news-list/2025/08/22/st.-joseph-s-candler-to-launch-medical-residency-program-in-2027

If you feel a lump during a self-breast exam or get a call that something was spotted on a mammogram, don't panic. You c...
08/21/2025

If you feel a lump during a self-breast exam or get a call that something was spotted on a mammogram, don't panic.

You could have a benign breast condition that is not life-threatening and is not cancer.

Generally speaking, benign breast disease is a group of conditions that involve breast changes that are not malignant. These changes can be found on imaging, felt during self-breast exams or discovered following breast discomfort.

Benign breast disease is very common. In fact, the team at Telfair Breast Surgery at St. Joseph’s/Candler sees more benign breast conditions than cancer, says Candace Walton, nurse practitioner at Telfair Breast Surgery.

“Normally, it starts with imaging, Sometimes it does start with generalized breast pain or they feel a mass,” Walton says. “A lot of patients may have their first mammogram that shows something in their breast that’s been there for a long time, and they just didn’t know it. It gets flagged, such as a cyst, but a large majority of them are benign cysts.”
Learn more about these common, non-cancerous conditions at https://www.sjchs.org/resource-hub/blogs/blog-detail/living-smart-blog/2024/08/08/what-is-benign-breast-disease

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