“Cure rates for #hepatitisC are more than 95 percent when treated appropriately,” says Chelsea Keedy, PharmD. “But there are so many people who have hepatitis C and aren’t being treated, or who don’t know they have it.” More at sjchs.org/smart-living-h…

Surgical gynecologists are choosing to do more surgeries robotically. “I am able to see things magnified much more than the naked eye,” says #OBGYN Dr. Andres Montes. “With the instruments themselves, I am able to have more mobility than my own hands." sjchs.org/living-smart-b…

Being present for a patient's final #cancer treatment is one of the highlights of what we do. That day came for LaTeia Parker in August when she rang the bell in celebration of her last treatment for #breastcancer. Tina Tyus-Shaw shared her story: fb.watch/upN8E1wfUP/

“Women can carry a large ovarian mass, up to the size of an orange, before it is even palpable on a bimanual exam,” says #nursepractitioner Lizzy Norton. “Very frequently it is found incidentally. sjchs.org/living-smart-b…

“A lot of times, if you are getting a fat-free item or sometimes a sugar-free item, they are likely to add something else to still make it taste good,” says clinical #dietitian Julia Babos. sjchs.org/living-smart-b…

“Being pregnant is an emotional rollercoaster,” says LaCameo Miller, a long-time nurse at the Telfair BirthPlace. “It has ups and downs, and even after delivery, you are going to be emotional for a while, and that’s OK. It’s OK to feel what you feel.” sjchs.org/living-smart-b…

Meet Faith Halford, systems manager of materials management. Faith has worked here three years this month. She is responsible for managing data in the purchasing department, as well as other departments such as distribution and operating room purchasing. sjchs.org/home/about-us/…

Did you know that nearly 90 percent of all #sepsis cases start at home? Many can be caught early and treated if you know the warning signs. “Sepsis is a get to the emergency room situation,” says nurse Liz McClellan. More at sjchs.org/living-smart-b…

Therapeutic #massage can be a great complementary option to help with #painmanagement of a sports or #workplace injury. It also can help with #fibromyalgia, #arthritis, blood pressure and circulation and other ailments. More at sjchs.org/living-smart-b…

“If your child is flat footed, it’s not the end of the world, especially if they are not complaining of symptoms,” says #podiatrist Dr. Prianka Sharma. “But at the same time, that doesn’t mean we can ignore it." sjchs.org/living-smart-b…

Women often put the health of children, spouses and aging parents before their own well-being. But, it’s just as important for women to stay on top of their health. Learn how to identify the signs of these conditions and be proactive about preventing them: sjchs.org/living-smart-b…

Meet Roxanne Richardson, medical assistant at St. Mary’s Health Center. Roxie has worked for St. Joseph’s/Candler for 33 years. She started out as a patient care technician on PCU at St. Joseph’s Hospital, where she spent 20 years. sjchs.org/home/about-us/…

Meet Jessica Diaz, financial analyst for the LCRP. Jessica has worked here for more than two years and manages the financial aspects of each department under the LCRP umbrella. Meet other LCRP co-workers on our website: sjchs.org/cancer/our-car…

“There’s no one magic bullet for losing weight,” says #cardiologist Dr. Michael Babcock. “You can’t just go run a marathon; you can’t just go on a crash or fad #diet. It’s a little bit of both.” He offers steps to successful lifestyle change at sjchs.org/living-smart-b…

If you live in Pembroke, Claxton, even Vidalia, and you get diagnosed with #cancer that requires #chemotherapy, then there’s a location closer to home that offers the same quality of treatment you’d get in Savannah. sjchs.org/living-smart-b…

Elderly or disabled and want to stay at home? Our waiver programs may be able to help. “For more than 25 years, Georgia Infirmary has provided case management services and made it possible for our members to remain at home," says director John Albright. sjchs.org/living-smart-b…

A #diabetes diagnosis during #pregnancy can be scary. However, pregnant women with #gestationaldiabetes can still have #healthybabies with help from their physician and by taking steps to manage #bloodsugar levels, explains #obgyn Dr. Aishawarya Sarkar. sjchs.org/living-smart-b…

“When patients first come in, they are often embarrassed by their symptoms. But that simple conversation becomes reassuring when patients hear that their symptoms are shared by many other people,” says Dr. Travis F. Wiggins. sjchs.org/smart-living-h…

“The images produced through #MRI are so detailed. It really blows my mind,” says Lauren Hughes, technologist at the St. Joseph’s/Candler #Imaging Center in Bluffton, who’s been a CT and X-Ray tech for 12 years and MRI tech now for five years. More at sjchs.org/living-smart-b…

“I see many different generations of the same family,” says Dr. Harley Hendrix. “I like knowing many of my patients on a first-name basis. I enjoy seeing patients in clinic and then participating in events and organizations within the community I serve.” sjchs.org/smart-living-h…