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More than 300 years of medical expertise and today's latest technology. At St. Simply put, St. Joseph's/Candler is smart medicine. Whether you are visiting St.

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.

01/30/2026

Before you reach for the soup, do you know what you’re actually fighting?

It’s hard to be 100% sure without a test. According to Dr. Russell Lake at St. Joseph’s/Candler Primary Care in Richmond Hill, here are the tell-tale signs:

🤧 The Common Cold: Usually brings a runny nose, cough, and itchy/watery eyes.

🌡️ Flu & COVID: These tend to be more respiratory-focused and are often accompanied by a fever.

🩺 The Golden Rule: If your symptoms are mild, self-isolating is key. But if things are progressing or you feel short of breath, it’s time to get tested and see a professional.

Wait... so it’s NOT from going outside with wet hair? 🧥❄️

It turns out your mom might have been wrong about that one. Dr. Lake notes that shivering in the cold or wearing flip-flops doesn't actually give you a virus.

So, why do we get sicker in the winter?

🌵 Dry Air: Cold air lacks humidity, which dries out your nasal passages. Without enough mucus (our natural defense), viruses find it much easier to move in.

🏠 Close Quarters: In the winter, we trade outdoor BBQs for indoor holiday gatherings, making it easier for germs to hop from person to person.

🖐️ Hand-to-Face Contact: We frequently touch our eyes, nose, and mouth, giving bacteria a direct route into our bodies.

How to protect yourself (and your family):
Wash your hands for 20 seconds frequently. 🧼

Disinfect high-touch surfaces like phones and doorknobs. 📱

Stay home if you feel sick to protect others.

Stay hydrated and stay healthy this season. ☕✨

Feeling under the weather? Our team at St. Joseph’s/Candler is here to help you triage your symptoms and get back on your feet.

01/28/2026

At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we’re not just watching the future of medicine—we’re leading it. As the region’s leader in robotic technology, we are proud to be the first to bring the da Vinci 5 Surgical System to our community.

What does this mean for you?

It’s the "gold standard" for care. According to cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Marc Bailey, this technology has completely changed the game for patients. Instead of traditional open surgery, the da Vinci system allows for:

✅ Less Pain (and less need for pain meds)
✅ Shorter Hospital Stays (Home in half the time)
✅ Faster Recovery (Back to your life sooner)
✅ Minimal Scarring (Incisions smaller than a coin)

The surgeon is always in total control. Sitting at a high-tech console, the surgeon maneuvers "masters" that translate their hand movements into micro-movements inside the body. It filters out natural hand tremors and provides a 3D, magnified view that is even clearer than the human eye.

Whether it’s a common hernia repair or a complex cancer surgery, our six Xi Systems and the new da Vinci 5 across our Candler, St. Joseph’s, and Pooler campuses are ready to help with:

🔹 Gallbladder & Appendix removal
🔹 Hernia repair
🔹 Gynecological procedures
🔹 Lung and thoracic surgeries
🔹 Prostate and kidney procedures

"Most patients are walking right away," says Dr. Bailey. "It’s really amazing technology."

Is robotic surgery right for you? Don’t wait to find out. Talk to your doctor about the da Vinci 5 today.

01/27/2026

“We have seen and heard it all. There isn’t much you can say that surprises us.” 🩺✨

Meet Dr. Katherine Bebeau, one of the dedicated OB/GYNs at St. Joseph’s/Candler. Whether she’s navigating a patient through the joy of childbirth or helping someone manage painful periods, Dr. Bebeau’s mission is simple: Empower women to take control of their health.

Why we love her approach:
👍🏼Patient-Centered Care: She believes the best healthcare happens when the provider and patient have a real conversation to determine the best path forward together.
👍🏼A Personal Connection: "I know I will never forget the birth of my own children, and I understand how special of a moment and time this is. I want all women to have a good experience at such an important period in their life."
👍🏼Advanced Tech: She uses the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System to ensure surgeries are less invasive, meaning shorter hospital stays and faster recoveries for her patients.

Dr. Bebeau’s top advice for a healthy life?

1️⃣ Get moving! Find an activity that makes you happy, whether it’s yoga, walking, or pickleball.
2️⃣ Prioritize yourself. Stay up-to-date on screenings like pap smears and mammograms. As she says, "You can’t take the best care of others until you take care of yourself first."

What do you love about Dr. Bebeau? Tell us in the comments! 👇

01/26/2026

Finding a tiny lung nodule used to feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Patients often faced a difficult choice: wait for the tumor to grow, or have a large portion of their lung removed just to ensure the cancer was gone.

That has officially changed at St. Joseph’s/Candler. 🌟

We are proud to be one of the few centers in the nation using a cutting-edge fiducial marker to guide treatment. This tiny, nickel-titanium coil acts as a "GPS" for our surgeons, allowing them to remove small cancers with incredible precision—without removing a large part of the lung.

How It Works
🗺 The Navigation: Using the Monarch Robotic technology (controlled similarly to a PlayStation), Dr. M. Douglas Mullins navigates a scope to the peripheral of the lung to place the tiny marker.
🚦The "Green Light": The marker emits a fluorescent green dye that is invisible to the naked eye but "lights up" under the imaging of the da Vinci robot®.
💯The Precision: Dr. Marc Bailey then performs minimally-invasive surgery to remove only the marked area.

"In some of these cases, the patient goes home the same day. It is fantastic. We are really leading the way." — Dr. Mullins

Why This is a Game-Changer:
✅ Preserves Lung Function: By marking the exact spot, surgeons can avoid a full lobectomy (removing a whole lobe).
✅ Earlier Intervention: No more "waiting for it to grow." We can treat tiny cancers accurately and immediately.
✅ Faster Recovery: Minimally-invasive robotic surgery means smaller incisions and quicker healing.

This specialized technology is ideal for small tumors located near the surface of the lung. At St. Joseph’s/Candler, we aren’t just treating cancer—we’re protecting your quality of life.

Learn more about our Advanced Thoracic Oncology Center at our web site.

01/25/2026

Tax laws are changing in 2026, and many of seniors, hourly workers, and families could miss out on thousands of dollars if they don't know the new rules.

Could these changes benefit you?

👵 Big Wins for Seniors: A new $6,000 deduction for those 65+ (on top of the standard deduction!).

⏰ Overtime Tax Breaks: Hourly workers can now deduct the "extra half" of their time-and-a-half pay.

🚗 Car Loan Relief: Interest on personal car loans (started after Dec 31, 2024) is now deductible.

💻 Digital-Only Refunds: Paper checks are ending. Direct Deposit is now required and 16x safer.

📝 Spread the Word: FREE Tax Prep at St. Mary’s
St. Mary Community Center offers free prep for households earning less than $80,000 as part of its mission to uplift and empower the residents of Savannah’s historic Cuyler-Brownsville neighborhood.

📅 When: January 26 – February 28
⏰ Hours: Monday through Thursday (3–6 p.m.) | Sat (8 a.m.–Noon)
📍 Where: St. Mary's Community Center, 812 W. 36th Street, Savannah
📞 Info: 912-447-0578

Note: For those taking the standard deduction.

St. Mary’s works daily to tackle unemployment and housing instability through education and financial agency. Your "Share" could be the reason a neighbor gets the refund they deserve.

🔗 Full IRS Details: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom

01/23/2026

When it comes to surgery, the "little things" make the biggest difference. For Outpatient Surgery nurse Erin Lanier, BSN, RN, AMB-BC, the procedure is only half the job—the other half is building trust.

Whether you’ve walked through the doors of Candler Hospital as a patient or you work alongside her in the halls, you know that a friendly face is the best remedy for pre-surgery anxiety.

“I’m a people-person; I love talking with patients and asking them questions," says Erin. "It can really help with their anxiety and make their whole experience better."

How does Erin’s team at Candler ensure a seamless experience?
1️⃣Education First: From the pre-operative assessment to the expected timeline, Erin ensures every patient knows exactly what to anticipate.
2️⃣Convenience for Families: For those living outside of Savannah, the team works with the pharmacy to supply medications before discharge—saving you an extra trip and providing immediate relief.
3️⃣Modern Care: While most go home the same day, patients requiring extra monitoring can recover in our newly renovated Post-Surgical Unit.

For Erin, it’s all about focused, personalized care from start to finish. We are so proud to have Magnet nurses like Erin on our team, providing world-class service right here in Savannah.

01/23/2026

If you’re young and healthy, you might think you can skip the flu shot. Or maybe you’ve heard the myth that the vaccine can give you the flu. (It can’t — it’s not a live virus.) These are common concerns, but they’re misconceptions.

As Dr. Michael McNeely, primary care physician at St. Joseph’s/Candler Primary Care on the Islands, explains:
👉 The flu shot takes about two weeks to fully kick in, so don’t delay unnecessarily.

Here’s why getting your flu shot now — and every year — really matters:

✅ Protect your health
The flu isn’t “just a bad cold.” It can cause fever, body aches, fatigue — and in some cases lead to serious complications like pneumonia, hospitalization, or worse. The flu vaccine prevents millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths each year.

✅ Miss fewer work or school days
The flu leads to nearly 17 million missed workdays each season in the U.S. A flu shot can help keep you on your feet and out of bed.

✅ Protect the people around you
Even if you rarely get sick, vaccination helps stop the spread. It’s especially important for protecting:
⭐Babies and young children
⭐Older adults
⭐People with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or lung disease

Getting vaccinated isn’t just about you — it’s about your community. ❤️

💉 Now is the time to get your flu shot. They’re available at most neighborhood pharmacies and primary care offices.

🔗Looking for a primary care physician? Search by name, specialty or zip code to find the right provider for you. Click the link in the comments.

01/21/2026

Opening a cabinet door, stepping out of a car, or even walking across the room can become a challenge for those living with Parkinson’s or other movement disorders. Often, you might not even realize your steps are getting smaller—it just starts to feel "normal."

Chandler Royal, DPT, is helping patients "think BIG" to take their mobility back at At Candler Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center.

Through the LSVT BIG® program, we help you retrain your body to:
✅ Take larger, more confident steps
✅ Improve postural stability
✅ Overcome "freezing" episodes
✅ Complete daily tasks with more ease

"The difference you see, even with a progressive disease, is so rewarding," says Royal. Whether you want to maintain your baseline or improve your daily function, we are here to help you move with authority.

Ready to find your stride? LSVT BIG is a dedicated 4-week program tailored specifically to your goals. To get started, you’ll just need a physician referral for outpatient rehab.

📞 Call us at 912-819-6176 or visit our website to request an appointment today.

01/20/2026

St. Joseph’s/Candler coworkers have gathered over the last few days in both joyful celebration and deep reflection to honor the enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Through today's parade and last week's music, prayer, and the spoken word, we recommitted ourselves to the work of building a "Beloved Community" right here in Savannah.

From the Marsh Auditorium at Candler to the chapel at St. Joseph’s, our halls last week were filled with the spirit of unity: “The King Explosion” – A powerful musical tribute at Candler Hospital that reminded us of the soul and strength of the movement.

“Mission Possible” – A service at St. Joseph's Hospital focused on building community and uniting our nation through the transformative power of nonviolence.

We are incredibly grateful to the friends and co-workers who shared their gifts of song, poetry, and wisdom, including Sharon Aikens, Melody Power, Kim Polote, and the PAC (Performing Arts Collective) Savannah.

Special thanks to our SJ/C team members Brenda Rucker, Rev. Columbus Burns, Devan Cokley, Bishop Andrew Williams, Rev. Tavious Mays, and Sisters Veronica, Donna, and Maureen for their powerful invocations last week.

01/19/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day,! 🕊️

Today, we are honored to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by participating in the Savannah MLK Parade. We love being part of this community and working together toward a healthier, unified future for everyone. See you on the parade route! 👟✨" 🕊

01/18/2026

The arrival of the da Vinci robotic surgical system to St. Joseph’s/Candler in November 2007 was a game-changer for Savannah and the surrounding region.

Now, after performing more than 14,000 procedures for our community, we are taking the next giant leap forward with the arrival of the da Vinci 5—the most powerful surgical robot in the world.

This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a revolution in precision and patient care.

What makes the da Vinci 5 a game-changer for our patients? While robotic surgery has always meant smaller incisions and faster recoveries, this new system adds "Force Feedback" technology. For the first time, the robot allows surgeons to actually feel the resistance and tension of tissue, just as if their own hands were inside.

Why this matters for your recovery:
💠 Gentler on the Body: Surgeons use up to 43% less force on tissue, meaning less trauma, less inflammation, and less pain after surgery.
💠 Unmatched Precision: With 3D imaging that is more lifelike than ever, surgeons can see tiny nerves and blood vessels with incredible clarity.
💠 Smart Technology: With 10,000x more computing power than previous models, the system helps our surgeons optimize every movement for the best possible outcome.

"This is the most powerful surgical robot in the world, and we have it here," says Dr. Marc Bailey, cardiothoracic surgeon at St. Joseph's/Candler. "It was hard to imagine it getting any better, but now it has."

From urology and gynecology to complex thoracic and general surgeries like hernia repairs, this world-class technology is officially part of our mission to provide the highest standard of care to the people of the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire.

You don’t have to travel far for the latest medical breakthroughs. The future of surgery is right here at St. Joseph’s/Candler.

🌐Want to see how robotic-assisted surgery could benefit you? Talk to your doctor or visit our website to learn more about our robotic surgery program.

01/17/2026

Gone are the days when managing diabetes meant constant finger sticks and multiple daily injections.

✨ Technology is changing the game for the 30 million Americans living with diabetes. 📱

If you or a loved one are navigating life with this chronic condition, modern tools like wearable monitors and smart pumps are making it easier than ever to reduce the "burden" of the disease and prevent serious complications like heart attack or stroke.

"It’s been exceptional what’s going on with start-up companies and large pharmaceuticals getting into diabetes technology," says Dr. Priti Nath, endocrinologist with St. Joseph’s/Candler Physician Network. "I love it... it’s something we can offer patients so they can help treat themselves."

Dr. Nath offers these advanced options to help her patients take control:
💠Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM): No more finger sticks. These wearable sensors on the arm or belly send your levels directly to an app on your phone.
💠Insulin Pumps: These provide a steady, measured dose of insulin throughout the day, often with just a click of a button at mealtime.
💠Smart Insulin Pens: Perfect for those on the go, these pens track exactly how much insulin you’ve used so your medical team can better manage your care.

📍 Ready to see how these tools—and a great support system—can help you? Join us for our Post-Parade Party and Diabetes Screening:
💠When: Monday, January 19 starting at 1:00 p.m.
💠Where: African-American Health Information Center, 1910 Abercorn St.
💠What: FREE diabetes screenings and expert advice.

Diabetes is a lifelong journey, but with the right technology, it doesn't have to be a debilitating one. Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2, if your diabetes is uncontrolled, it’s time to see what these new devices can do for you.

🔗 Take the next step: Request a referral to see Dr. Priti Nath or Dr. Carolyn Nelson at SJ/C Physician Network – Endocrinology by calling 912-819-3944 or visit us online: https://www.sjcphysiciannetwork.com/physician-network/health-services/endocrinology

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