Living with COPD? Winter air can be a major trigger for flare-ups. 🆘 Protect your lungs this season:
❄️ Avoid cold/dry air 🧣 Wear a scarf over your mouth 🔥 Avoid wood smoke 💉 Stay up to date on vaccines
Stay ahead of the "double whammy" this winter: www.sjchs.org/resource-hub...
Congratulations to our latest TULIP Award winner at Candler Hospital, Shavonda “Shay” Simmons. Shay is a Patient Care Technician on PCU. She was nominated by a fellow co-worker.
Gestational diabetes affects up to 9% of pregnancies—and it usually has zero symptoms.🩺 The key to a healthy delivery? Early screening (24-28 weeks) and 30 mins of exercise 5 days a week. Most moms can manage this through diet alone!
Full guide from Dr. Tiffany Loftus: www.sjchs.org/resource-hub...
Carrying extra weight in your midsection isn't just a fitness hurdle—it’s a literal weight on your spine. 📉
A "potbelly" shifts your center of gravity, pulling the backbone forward and stressing discs. The fix? Core strength & weight management. 🔗 www.sjchs.org/resource-hub...
Congratulations to our latest TULIP Award winner, Marie Dunmore! Marie is a Patient Care Technician in the radiology department at St. Joseph’s Hospital and has worked for St. Joseph’s/Candler for 25 years.
Meet Savannah’s first baby of 2026! 🎆
Jett Ryder Tuten made a surprise grand entrance at 12:16 a.m. New Year’s Day at the Telfair BirthPlace! 🍼✨
Despite being due Jan 19, Jett arrived at 7 lbs 12 oz—the exact same birth weight as big brother Jack!
Think ultrasound is just for baby photos? 🤰 Think again. We use this radiation-free tech to: ✅ Detect blood clots & plaque ✅ Check thyroid & kidney health ✅ Screen for gallstones
Smart Medicine = painless answers. 🏥💻
Learn more: www.sjchs.org/resource-hub...
⚠️Effective 12/22/25: Due to a high volume of respiratory illnesses diagnosed in our region, SJ/C has issued visitor restrictions at all our facilities, including our the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, offsite campuses and physician offices. ⏩https://www.sjchs.org/visitor-restrictions
⚠️ SICK OF COVID & FLU? 🦠 The simplest defense is proper handwashing, but are you doing it right?
🧼 Test your skills with our quick 6-question quiz and see if you're a true Germ Buster! (99% of people fail Question #4!) www.sjchs.org/resource-hub...
🎉 Shoutout to our incredible volunteers! 🎉
Thanks to the amazing work of our volunteers running the St. Joseph’s/Candler gift shops and special fundraising sales throughout 2024 and 2025, they have successfully raised a phenomenal $400,000. Thank you!
What if you could swap overwhelm for genuine calm & joy? You deserve peace, not just a to-do list. As Certified Health Coach, Sarah Hanson says, "This time of the year isn’t about rushing – it’s about savoring." Try her 3 simple holiday mindfulness tips: www.sjchs.org/resource-hub...
Flu season & COVID risks mean protecting your immune system is vital. Dr. Leslie Pittman reminds us: A strong immune system protects YOU, but also prevents spread to vulnerable loved ones who might get severely ill. www.sjchs.org/resource-hub...
Did you know your OB/GYN can help with your Mental Health ? 🩺
From menopause to hormonal imbalances, Dr. Aariel Dees and her team have tools to help you feel better.
Don't wait to talk about your symptoms. Help is within reach. 👇
www.sjchs.org/resource-hub...
Congratulations to our latest DAISY Award winner, Laura Lewis, a nurse on the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Candler Hospital.
Guess who's on bell duty? Our Angels of Mercy! You know the holidays are here when you hear that iconic ring. We're having a blast at Bass Pro today supporting the incredible work of the Salvation Army and making some noise for a great cause. Every coin counts! We thank you all for your generosity.
The SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo raised yet another record amount – $282,031 – through proceeds and donations for St. Joseph's/Candler’s Mary Telfair Mammography Fund. The fund offers life-saving mammograms and other breast health services for uninsured and underinsured women.
Congrats to Maria Bridwell, the 2025 James R. Lientz Humanitarian Award recipient!
Recognized as “someone who instinctively runs toward those in need, never away,” Bridwell was chosen from among 115 fellow co-workers representing 65 departments.
More at www.sjchs.org/resource-hub...
40% reduction in breast cancer mortality in 40 years? That's the power of clinical trials! 💪
The Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion (LCRP) is a leader, one of only 13 sites participating in the ASCO CDK Study to improve breast cancer dosing strategies.
Learn more: www.sjchs.org/resource-hub...
Patients in Bryan/Claxton/Vidalia deserve the same high-tech infusion as Savannah. Our Pembroke Infusion Center has 12 chairs, a chem lab, & is staffed by Summit Cancer Care MDs (incl. Dr. Robertson). World-class care, local setting. sjchs.org/resource-hub...
Feeling isolated by a movement disorder? You don't have to be. 🤝 Join our FREE luncheon to connect with experts & community. Space is limited & registration is REQUIRED!
📞 RSVP: 912-663-6803 or 📧 harneka@sjchs.org
We're celebrating a wonderful step in our health education partnership with Bryan County Schools! St. Joseph's/Candler donated a cache of medical equipment—including an EKG machine, blood draw chairs, and a centrifuge—to the new healthcare simulation lab at Richmond Hill High School.
St. Joseph’s/Candler and the Smart Women Committee would like to thank the many organizations and individuals who donated to this year’s Smart Women raffle. It was a HUGE success! Proceeds from the raffle benefit the Telfair Mammography Fund which helps women in need..
A massive day for Womens Health in Savannah! Our 18th Mammography Day screened well over 240 women across the region. Early detection saves lives!
Can't afford a mammogram? Call 912-819-7055 (Telfair Mammography Fund). Support a local woman's screening: Text PTTP to 50155.
BAM! Savannah City Hall just got a major pink makeover! Mayor Van Johnson, WSAV's Tina Tyus-Shaw, Alderman Nick Palumbo and St. Joseph's/Candler President & CEO Paul P. Hinchey joined forces for the ultimate light show, all to champion Breast Cancer Awareness.
Want a stronger immune system & better protection against chronic disease? 🛡️
The secret is antioxidants! Dietitian Nonie Gandhi explains how these nutrients counteract everyday cell damage from things like pollution & aging. See the surprising food list: www.sjchs.org/resource-hub...
The St. Joseph's/Candler Mobile Mammography Unit rolled up to WSAV today for the Paint The Town Pink campaign and fundraiser for the Telfair Mammography Fund. WSAV's Tina Tyus-Shaw highlighted a crucial message: Breast cancer isn't just a women's disease.
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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! www.sjchs.org/resource-hub...
For National Lung Cancer Screening Day, the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion (LCRP) is offering a limited number of FREE Low-Dose CT Scans on November 8. Sign up today! www.sjchs.org/services/lcr...
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. Then, in August 2024, the phone rang. But this time, the story wouldn't end the same way. www.sjchs.org/services/lcr...
This is what it's like to be one of only 25 healthcare systems in the world to have SIX MAGNET NURSING DESIGNATIONS for exceptional patient care and nursing skill. Our St. Joseph's/Candler nursing co-workers were honored in Atlanta yesterday at the international Magnet conference.
