Download FOR YOUR - St. Joseph`s/Candler

Directory of Services
for your
WellBeing
Your Guide to Health and Wellness Offerings through St. Joseph’s/Candler
The information provided in this booklet offers a
comprehensive list of the various wellness offerings,
support groups, community health forums, health
education classes and other topics of interest to our
community. This information tool encompasses
St. Joseph’s/Candler events and classes over a four
month period, January through April 2011. Some
additional classes or events may be added after this
publication’s press deadline. For the most up to date
information, please contact the individual departments as noted, or visit our website at www.sjchs.org.
It is our hope that you find this resource guide to
be useful and timely. As always, we appreciate your
feedback and welcome your thoughts. Please let us
know how we can continue to serve you better.
To access this publication on our website, go to
www.sjchs.org, click on the For Your Health Button, then the Prevention & Wellness Link on the
right of the page, the Center For WellBeing link,
and the For Your WellBeing link.
Location Directory
Candler Hospital
5353 Reynolds Street
Savannah, Georgia 31405
Life Care Center - Reynolds Street Main Entrance
Marsh Auditorium - Enter through the Life Care Center Main entrance and proceed through the lobby past
the gift shop and turn left; the auditorium is the last
door on the left at the end of that hall.
Professional Office Bldg. - Derenne Avenue Main Entrance
Heart and Lung Bldg. - Entrance is facing Reynolds St.
St. Joseph’s Hospital
11705 Mercy Blvd.
Savannah, Georgia 31419
Riley Residence - 11806 McAuley Drive • Savannah,
Georgia 31419. Entering the main entrance to the hospital turn to the right and follow sidewalk to the right
and the building will be on the left on the half moon of
the circular drive.
Sister Cornile Conference Center - Enter through the
Patient Reception Area from Atrium. Take elevator to
second floor and look for the sign to the meeting rooms.
Mission: Rooted in God’s love, we treat illness and promote wellness for all people.
Holistic Wellness
4 Center For WellBeing
4 Massage Therapy
4 Phased Reflex Technique
5 Energy Healing
5 Lavender Body Salt Scrubs
5 Inpatient Massage Therapy
5 Parent-Baby Massage Class
5 Onsite Chair Massage
5 Acupuncture
5 Mindful Fitness
5 Tai Chi
5 Hatha Yoga
6Pilates®
6 Squats n’ Tots
6 WaterBabies Six Week Swim Class
6 Live Stronger, Live Smart –
Cancer Exercise Program
6 Center For WellBeing
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Specialty Packages
Memorial Service
Fitness
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St. Joseph’s/Candler
Wellness Center
Heartworks
Waterworks
Aerobic Classes
Chair Aerobics
Circuit Training
Personal Training
Kidz Fitness
Resting Metabolic Rate Testing
Silver and Fit
Health Screenings
Health Promotion and
Screening
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Comprehensive Screenings
Skin Cancer Screenings
Prostate Cancer Screening Program
Mobile Mammography
Community
Health Forums
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10 Cardiac Rehab
10 Diabetes Self Management
10 Fibromyalgia Self Help
Course
Foot and Ankle Rehab
Occupational Therapy
Lymphedema Therapy
Pulmonary Rehab
SmokeStoppers:
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Smoking Cessation Program
Nutrition Outpatient
Counseling Services
Vestibular and
Balance Rehab
Community Outreach
12 SJ/C Health Information
Hotline – CareCall
12 African-American Health
Information & Resource
Center
12 St. Mary’s Community
Center
Mother’s/Baby’s/
Children’s Health
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The Telfair Birthplace
Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes
Prepared Childbirth Classes
Infant Care Class
Cesarean Birth Classes
Telfair BirthPlace: Tea & Tour
Prepared Childbirth Class Series
- The Weekender
Refresher Breathing Class
Kidz Fitness
Natural Family Planning Class
Women’s Health
14 Telfair Pavilion Services
14Mammography
14 Digital Mammography
14CAD
14 Breast Ultrasound
14 Stereotactic Needle Biopsy
14 Cyst Aspiration
14 Ultrasound Core Needle Biopsy
14 Needle Localization
14 Bone density testing
14 Breast Cancer Seminars
14 Breast Self-Exam Classes
14 Osteoporosis Seminars
14 Continence Center
14 Continence Management
14 Urodynamic Testing
14 Pelvic Floor Biofeedback
14 Pelvic Floor Electrical
Stimulation
14 Incontinence Screening
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Healthy Aging
15SmartSenior
Support Groups
16 Cancer Support Group
16 Coastal Empire Polio Survivors
Association
16 Essential Tremor Support Group
16 Fibromyalgia Group
16 Living Smart Fitness Club
16 “Man to Man” Prostate Cancer
Support Group
16 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Connection Support Group
16 Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
16 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Support Group
16 Sarcoidosis Support Group
16SmokeStoppers
16 Survivorship Journey: What’s Next?
16 “Teens Nuturing Teens”
Support Group
St. Joseph’s/Candler reserves the right to
cancel any program due to insufficient
registration or unforeseen circumstances.
A full refund will be given if a program is
cancelled. No refund will be given once a
class has begun.
Community Health Forums
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Aquatic Physical Therapy
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Holistic Wellness
Holistic Wellness
CENTER FOr
WELLBEING
The Center for Well-Being takes an
integrative approach to medicine by
treating the entire person with innovative therapies and treatments for the
physical, emotional and spiritual parts
that make us whole. When one area is
not functioning correctly, it can negatively impact other aspects of overall
health. Integrative services appeal to
the emotionally based aspects of our being,
and rejuvenating treatments target psychological improvement and well-being. True
health is viewed not only as the absence of
disease but also as the harmonious integration of body, mind and spirit. By nurturing
the harmony of these elements, we strive to
maximize a person’s overall health.
Location
All services and classes are offered through
out St. Joseph’s and Candler campuses.
Our scheduling base is Suite 120 located
on the first floor of the Candler Heart and
Lung Building. For more information regarding dates and times or to schedule/register contact the Center for WellBeing at
819-MIND (6463).
Massage Therapy
Nationally certified and GA licensed practitioners experienced in clinical, Swedish,
prenatal, and sports massage, Reiki as well
as reflexology will be available by appointment only. Known benefits of massage
therapy include stress reduction, relief of
muscle tension, increased circulation, and
improved overall health.
Cost: 30 minutes - $40
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One Hour - $65
90 minutes - $100
Add-On Services:
Hot Stone - $10
Hand & Foot Paraffin Wax - $10
Raindrop Therapy® - $10
Hand & Foot Lavender Scrubs - $10
Massage Packages
30 minute package (5) - $175
One hour package (5) - $275
90 minute package (5) - $450
Types of Massage
Swedish: Traditional relaxation and therapeutic massage of long, gliding strokes and
kneading techniques.
Deep Tissue: Therapeutic massage that
targets the deeper layers of the muscles, using slow movements and deep trigger point
pressure to release chronic tightness and
tension.
Prenatal: Therapeutic bodywork which focuses on the special needs of the mother-tobe as her body goes through the dramatic
changes of pregnancy. The Center has two
Pre-Natal Massage Tables which makes it finally possible for the mother-to-be to relax
comfortably.
Parent and Baby Massage: A Massage
Therapist will help parents learn basic massage skills for relaxing their babies. The
massage helps to increase the health and
bonding of the parents and baby.
Sports Massage: Invigorating massage increases flexibility, aids in conditioning and
promotes the release of toxins responsible
for muscle soreness.
Reflexology: A pressure technique applied
to the hands and feet where all the body’s
structure and organs are reflected.
HotStone Therapy: Warm, smooth stones
are applied to the body using the traditional Swedish massage movements.
Raindrop Therapy®: This therapy combines the art of aromatherapy with the
technique of light massage along the vertebra and the application of therapeutic grade
essential oils dispensed like little drops of
rain. The oils are used to help fight viruses,
muscle spasms, inflammation, and for circulation.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage: Form of
massage that is gentle, flowing, and rhythmic.
Onsite Corporate Chair Massage: A certified massage therapist will come directly to
your office or business, based on per hour.
Phased Reflex Technique (PRT)
Phased Reflex Technique is a gentle, noninvasive healing modality. This technique
provides pain relief, while minimizing the effects of injury or discomfort by soothing the
nervous system. PRT incorporates the use of
positional release and joint compression to
stimulate the “proprioceptive” nerves, which
innervate all the joint structures of the body.
As these nerves are soothed, the resulting
effects will create increased circulation, reduced pain and softened muscle tissue, followed by a deep sense of harmony of mind
and body. Clients can remain fully clothed
during the session, thus they are advised to
wear loose fitting clothing.
Cost: 60 minute session $65
30 minute session $40
Energy Healing
Energy Healing targets the energy centers of
the body where all major organs and glands
are located. During a session the practitioner will place their hands over or on those
areas of the body where the vital organs are
located. This session provides relaxation that
is non-invasive and works well for anyone
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who desires relief from stress or who may
not be able to tolerate a vigorous massage.
The client is usually fully clothed during a
treatment session.
Cost: 30 minute session $40
60 minute session $65
Body Salt Scrubs
Feel the stress melt away as your skin is
gently exfoliated and massaged using a Salt
Scrub. The Body Scrub will remove dead
skin cell, stimulate circulation and leave
skin hydrated, smooth and radiant.
Cost: • Body Scrub (45 minute treatment) $65
• 75 minute Body Treatment (Body scrub
& 30 minute massage) $87
• 105 minute Body Treatment (Body scrub
& one hour massage) $110
Inpatient Massage Therapy
Massage therapy provided in the privacy of
your own hospital room by a certified massage therapist. Your nurse must obtain a
physician approval/referral and schedule an
appointment time.
Cost: 30 minutes - $40
One hour - $65
Parent-Baby Massage Class
Specially trained massage therapist will take
new parents through massage techniques
that can be used on your infants to increase
health and bonding. Times will be scheduled individually with our massage therapist for each set of parent(s) and baby, in
30 minute time slots. Parents are asked to
bring their baby’s favorite blanket and baby
lotion, if child has sensitive skin.
Cost:$40.00
Acupuncture
The Center for WellBeing is pleased to
offer Acupuncture services, provided by a
Nationally Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist. Acupuncture is a 4000-year
old branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is based on the belief that disease
and pain are the result of an imbalance of
energy in the body called Qi (pronounced
“chee”). Acupuncture uses hair-fine needles that are painlessly inserted into points
along energy channels, called meridians,
to help restore and maintain the balance
of Qi.
Acupuncture is becoming widely recognized
in the US as an complementary form of treatment for many health issues. In 1997, the
NIH (National Institutes of Health) confirmed the effectiveness of Acupuncture in
treating a wide range of conditions including:
• Allergies / Asthma • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Digestive Disorders / IBS • Fibromyalgia • Infertility • Osteoarthritis
• Sinus problems • Smoking Addiction •
Tinnitus / Vertigo • UTI / Incontinence • Anxiety / Depression • Colds and Flu •
Facial Rejuvenation • Headache, Migraine
• Insomnia • Sciatica • Skin conditions
• Stress Management • TMJ • Women’s
Wellness
Cost: Initial Consult & Treatment - $100
Follow up treatments - $70
Packages Available
Mindful Fitness
Cost of ALL Mindful Fitness classes:
$30 per month or $75 for three months
$10 Guest Pass (per class)
Please come to Candler’s Heart and
Lung Building, Suite 120 on the first
floor to pre-register.
Tai Chi
Holistic Wellness
Holistic Wellness
Learn to improve your health with Tai
Chi, an exercise derived from the ancient Chinese martial arts. Tai Chi’s
gentle movements may improve your
physical energy, circulation, flexibility, coordination and balance. Tai Chi also can reduce stress, and achieve harmony and tranquility between mind and body.
Times: Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 to
11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 to
6:30 p.m.
Hatha Yoga
This class will safely introduce you to basic yoga postures, breathing and relaxation
techniques. Easy to follow, non-threatening instructions make the class suitable
for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Whether you are seeking a way
to handle stress, become more flexible, increase strength, or bring balance into your
life, this class is for you.
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 to
6:30 p.m.
Pilates®
This popular exercise program strengthens
and revitalizes without building bulk. You
will perform strength, flexibility, and range
of motion exercises.
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00
to 7:00p.m.
Onsite Chair Massage
Certified massage therapist will come directly to your office or business.
Cost: $65 per hour
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Squats n’ Tots
This six week class will help you stretch
and strengthen overused body parts as
well as focus on muscle endurance, low
impact aerobics, and abdominal work.
Your baby (age 6 weeks to one year)
can get in on the fun, too, or simply
stay close to you on your mat.
Date: Please call for dates.
WaterBabies Six Week
Swim Class
Babies have a real affinity with water and
our swimming class helps to improve coordination and balance. Your baby (age 6
weeks to two years) will enjoy our warm
swimming pool with a teacher in the water
to provide friendly and fun instruction.
Date: Please call for dates.
Live Stronger, Live Smart Cancer Exercise Program
Live Stronger is an exercise program designed
to help people tolerate cancer treatment and
regain the best possible physical fitness after
treatment, as well as improve emotional and
mental health. A comprehensive exercise program, Live Stronger addresses the uniqueness
of each person’s capabilities. The Live Stronger program is designed to specifically benefit
each individual, whether they want to work
with a personal trainer, establish a home program with expert advice, or attend a concentrated program with other survivors.
Fees: One - on - One Program - please call
for pricing. Small Group Program - please
call for pricing.
Center for
wellbeing
specialty packages
Get Fit - Ninety-minute Health & Fitness
Assessment, One Hour Personal Training
Session, One Mindful Fitness Class, One
Hour Massage.
Cost: $150
Relaxation Enhancer - One Hour Massage, Hand & Foot Paraffin Wax Massage,
One Mindful Fitness Class.
Cost: $72
Pamper Me I’m Pregnant - One hour of
Pre-Natal Massage, One class of Hatha Yoga,
One class of Pamper Me I’m Pregnant, One
parent-baby massage session (one-on-one).
Cost: $114
Fitness
The St. Joseph’s/
Candler Wellness
Center offers a planned program that
will include the following: (1) A fitness assessment to evaluate your current fitness levels
(2) Individualized exercise program designed
to meet your goals and any special medical
considerations by our experienced and professional staff. (3) Orientation to the fitness
center, strength training equipment (including pin-select stations and free weights) as
well as an array of cardiovascular training
equipment. Other services and programs
offered in the membership include: Aerobic
classes (aquatic, chair, and circuit training)
blood pressure checks, cardiac rehabilitation
maintenance – “Heart works” program, post
therapy program and personal training.
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Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday: 12 noon - 5 p.m.
For additional information on how to join the
Wellness Center please call (912) 819-8800.
St. Joseph’s/ Candler
Wellness Center
Services & Programs
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Maintenance “Heartworks”
Program
The “Heartworks” program is designed for
clients who have a history of cardiac disease and have graduated from a monitored
cardiac rehabilitation program. This pro-
gram is also designed for clients who are at
high risk of developing heart disease due
to risk factors such as smoking, high blood
pressure, elevated cholesterol and diabetes.
waterworks Classes
All classes are held in the warm therapy
pool located in the Heart and Lung Building, Cardiac Rehab Unit on the first floor.
Swimming is not required for any of the
WaterWorks Classes. The classes offer nonimpact aerobics in a therapeutic heated
pool. A pool lift is available to assist participants into the pool. All classes are 45
minutes in length.
Classes include:
Easy Warm Up
Range of Motion
Cardiovascular Endurance
Strength training (with water weights)
Relaxation
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Due to high demand, each participant may
only register for one group of classes.
Class days and times as follows:
8:45 a.m., Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday
12 noon, Monday, Wednesday, Friday
12 noon, Tuesday & Thursday
1:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday
6:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday
6:00 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday
Aerobic Classes
All classes are held on the track located in
the Heart and Lung Building, Suite 120 on
the first floor unless otherwise noted. Must
be a current Wellness Center member to
participate.
Chair Aerobics Classes
A 30-minute specialized exercise class including a 10-minute warm-up, 10-15 minutes low intensity calisthenics workout, and
a 10-minute cool-down. A chair will be
used during the class. Hand held weights
are optional.
Date: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m.
to 9:30 a.m.
Circuit Training
A 60-minute class that combines a cardiovascular workout with muscular strength
and conditioning.
Date: Mondays & Wednesdays 5:00 to
6:00 p.m.
Zumba Fitness®. Moving the
World to a New Beat!
Are you ready to party yourself into shape?
That’s exactly what the Zumba® program
is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective,
easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorieburning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving
people toward joy and health.
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:45 to 5:30
p.m.
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Personal Training
Benefits of Personal Training
Personal training will help you improve
your overall fitness and achieve the results
you want. Our personal training team will
provide professional assistance to improve
your strength, flexibility, endurance, posture, balance, coordination, nutrition and
cardiovascular health. Combined with a
personal commitment from you, the personal training team will help you to reach
your personal health and fitness goals.
Personal Training Programs
• General populations
• Special populations
• Sports specific including speed and agility
• Fitness for kids
• Aquatics
• Weight loss
• Personal training for runners
• Maternal
• Yoga and Pilates
The personal training staff are a certified
multidisciplinary team including:
• Exercise Physiologists
• Exercise Specialist
• Nurses
• Registered Dietician
Personal Training Fees
Individual Training
30 minutes - $25.00
60 minutes - $40.00
10 Pack Sessions
30 minutes - $200.00
60 minutes - $360.00
Buddy Training*
30 minutes - $35.00
60 minutes - $65.00
10-Pack Buddy Sessions
30 minutes - $280.00
60 minutes - $525.00
Fitness
Fitness
*Buddy training for two clients during one
session.
Non-Member Packages
Fitness Assessment - $75.00
Three one hour sessions @ $35.00 per
session
A New Weigh of Living
The Wellness Center’s 12 week weight
management program is designed to help
participants make the necessary personal
choices to reach their healthy body weight.
The cost of this program is $599 and includes the following and is individualized
based on weight loss needs:
•Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) to
evaluate baseline caloric needs; information is used to design a customized
plan for that individual.
•Detailed dietary analysis by Registered
Dietitian, based upon food diaries.
•1:1 consultation, education and counseling with registered Dietitian based
on quarter visits.
•Fitness Performance Test to provide
customized and individualized analysis
and planning of fitness activities.
•1:1 consultation with Exercise Physiologist, with customized exercise prescription, personal training sessions
and ongoing evaluation.
•3 month membership at Candler
Wellness Center.
•Monitoring of appropriate lab-work
for risk factor analysis and follow-up
evaluation.
• FitSmart Lecture that counts as a Peer
Group
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Fitness/Health Screenings
Fitness
Nutrition Outpatient
Counseling Services
Cost - $30 for 30 minutes
$60 for 60 minutes
Whether you have specific medical
concerns that need addressing – diabetes, cholsterol reduction, hypertension, weight management – or simply
want to learn how to improve your
health through proper nutrition, you
can meet with our registered dietians
to discuss your individual needs.
Your individual nutrition program
will include: nutrition assessment,
education, and counseling by licensed,
registered dietitian. Please call 8198800 to schedule a consultation and
for more information.
thinking of starting a weight program or
just wanting to know more about their
metabolic rate. This test is a quick and
easy method of “accurately” determining
how many calories your body burns at
rest. Once this number is known, activity
can be factored in to determine a person’s
“total” daily caloric needs.
Cost: $75.00 for first testing and $50.00
for any additional follow-up testing.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
Plus
Includes all of the above PLUS
• Basic Fitness Assessment
• Development of Exercise Prescription
•1 hr personal training session to set up
exercise program
Cost: $170
Kidz Fitness
An ongoing fitness class targeting children ages 6-12 with weight concerns.
Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays
5 – 5:45p.m. Must be a member of
the Candler Wellness Center to participate. Classes held in the Candler
Heart and Lung building, Suite 120.
For more information contact the
Wellness Center at 819-8800.
Resting Metabolic
Basic Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
A test designed for any individual
Performance Lab
A test for anyone interested in determining his or her level of cardiorespiratory fitness. The test is similar to a treadmill stress
test, but designed for individuals with no
prior history of cardiovascular disease. The
test will determine an individual’s Maximum oxygen uptake (VO2), which is the
gold standard for measuring cardiorespiratory or aerobic fitness. Once this value is
determined, a proper individualized training zone and aerobic exercise will be prescribed. The development of an Exercise
Prescription and 1 hour person training to
get started also included.
Cost: $150.00
Performance Lab Plus
• Sub Maximum Stress Test
•Resting metabolic rate using medgraphics cart
•Learn “How many calories used daily
and fat vs. carbohydrate burner”
•Overview of report and how to use
these results
Cost: $200
“Add On” Nutritional Counseling to
any of the above packages - Refer to Nutrition Outpatient Counseling Services
Silver and Fit
Silver and Fit is a fully funded fitness benefit for Medicare-eligible members allowing
eligible members to enjoy a basic membership at fitness centers nationwide. Insurance members can be identified by their
insurance cards, which are presented upon
membership enrollment at participating
fitness centers.
Contact Information: Candler Wellness
Center (912) 819-8800.
Participating Insurance Carriers:
Aetna Health Care, Sterling Life Insurance,
Coventry Healthcare of Georgia, Inc.
Health Screenings
Health Promotion
and screening
HealthQuest is a comprehensive wellness program
that provides health screenings and education to corporate members of our community. The goal of the
program is to assist individuals in identifying their
personal health practices and history that place them
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at risk for the development of chronic disease
and associated complications. This goal is
accomplished by conducting basic and comprehensive screenings to identify the risks and
then providing education in the form of written materials, classes and counseling.
Comprehensive screenings take place in a
variety of locations. For workplace wellness,
the HealthQuest Mobile Unit is available
to come to the worksite to conduct health
screenings.
Comprehensive Screenings
include:
• A Health Risk Assessment (health questionnaire)
• Lipid Profile (total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL “good cholesterol”, LDL “bad
cholesterol”, HDT/TOTAL, VLDL, Chol/
HDL ratio)
• Fasting Blood Sugar
• Height
• Weight
• Waist/Hip measurements
• Blood Pressure Measurement
A 12-hour fast is required and participants
must be at least 18 years old. Lab results
that are considered “alert” values by our
health system are called to the participant.
For more information call 355-8456.
Assistance is also available to women
under 40 years of age who have symptoms suspicious for breast cancer. For
assistance please call 912-819-7055
prior to scheduling your exam.
Mobile Mammography
Employers and civic organizations are
encouraged to provide on-site mammography.
If your worksite or community group
is interested in learning about this service please call 912-354-9357.
The SJ/C Mobile Mammography Unit is
a 40-foot, technologically advanced digital
unit that provides easy and timely access
to mammography throughout southeast
Georgia and the South Carolina low-country. Digital mammography is the most advanced mammography technology which
produces mammograms digitally instead of
using film Additionally, Computer Aided
Detection (CAD) for mammography assists radiologists by digitizing and analyzing
mammograms for suspicious areas that may
be indicative of cancer.
We accept most insurance plans and will
file for you electronically. If you do not
have insurance, are 40 or older, and meet
certain financial criteria, you may be eligible for a mammogram at no cost to you.
Health Screenings/Forums/Lifestyle
Health Screenings
To schedule an appointment on the
Mobile Unit, or to learn when the Unit
will be near you, call Central Scheduling at
912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873. You may
also visit the St. Joseph’s/Candler website at
www.sjchs.org and click on “calendars” to
view our on-going schedules.
Proudly serving South Carolina in Bluffton,
Hardeeville, and Sun City; and Georgia in
Garden City, Pembroke, Pooler, Richmond
Hill, Rincon, Savannah, Skidaway Island,
and Wilmington Island.
Community Health Forums
Health forums will be held in the Marsh
Auditorium at Candler Hospital. St.
Joseph’s/Candler Community Health Forums are free and open to the public. Refreshments are provided.
Registration for the forum or for more information, please call St. Joseph’s/Candler
CareCall at 912-819-3368 or 800-5014054.
Watch your mail or check our website at
www.sjchs.org for details.
Lifestyle
Aquatic Physical
Therapy
Offered by individual appointment with a
physician referral. For more information,
call 819-6176.
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Lifestyle
BACKCARE
Lifestyle
More than 80% of the population
suffers from back pain at some point.
Posture, work habits, and lifestyles are
often the cause. The physical therapy
centers serve as a resource for all back
pain sufferers in the community. Services provided include:
• Individualized physical therapy evaluation
• One-on-one therapy sessions
• Workplace assessments by a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
• Modalities for decreasing pain.
Location: Five convenient locations
throughout the region. Contact Angela
Thomas, PT for additional information at
819-6176. Appointments are made with a
physician referral.
Low Back Surgery:
Making the Decision &
Avoiding Complications
This Physical Therapy session is tailored
for those contemplating surgery, those who
have had surgery in the recent past and are
seeking self-care information, or for those
suffering from recurring back pain. The
session can be pre-operative or post-operative and is approximately 1 hour. Training
by a Physical Therapist will include:
• Physiology of back pain
• Preparing for surgery
• Post-operative guidelines
• Exercises - pre and/or post operative
• Alternatives to surgery
Location: Five convenient locations
throughout the region.
Contact 800-878-5637. Appointments are
made with a physician referral.
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Back Pain and Self-Care
One-on-one physical therapy sessions are
provided in an outpatient setting. Instruction is provided on coping strategies and
lifestyle modification. Posture training and
body mechanics are practiced for everyday
situations. These therapy sessions empower
participants to be in control and stay in
control of their back health.
Location: Five convenient locations
throughout the region.
Contact 800-878-5637. Appointments are
made with a physician referral.
Cardiac
Rehabilitation
Program
Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) services are
designed to help patients with heart disease
recover faster and return to full and productive lives. Cardiac rehab includes exercise,
education, counseling, and learning ways to
live a healthier life. Together with medical
and surgical treatments, cardiac rehab can
help you feel better and live a healthier life.
You can benefit from cardiac rehab if you:
have heart disease, such as angina or heart
failure, or have had a heart attack, have had
coronary bypass surgery or a balloon catheter (PTCA) procedure on your heart or
have had a heart transplant.
The cardiac rehab team will help you learn
how to cope with the stress of adjusting to
a new lifestyle and to deal with your fears
about the future.
A physician’s referral is necessary for admission into our program and that physician is
kept informed of the patient’s progress. To
arrange for an appointment or tour of the
facility, please call (912) 819-7340.
Diabetes Self
Management
The Diabetes Management Center promotes self-care and the preservation of
wellness in people with diabetes. Our mission is to provide comprehensive diabetes
education by professional diabetes educators including nurses and dietitians. An
individualized education plan is designed
to meet the unique needs of individuals
with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recognizes our programs, which
include self-management instruction in
basic diabetes education, juvenile diabetes
education, insulin pump education, and
gestational diabetes education. To attend
Diabetes Management Center program,
a physician’s referral is required. For additional information, call (912) 819-6146.
Fibromyalgia Self
Help Course Group
This educational program is a four hour
class that meets once a week for two hours.
Cost: $25; Contact CareCall 819-3360 for
more information.
Foot and Ankle
rehabilitation and
orthotic therapy
A large population of individuals suffer
from a multitude of foot related injuries
and problems. These are often caused by
trauma, repetitive overuse syndromes, incorrect shoe wear, and lack of appropriate foot and ankle supports. Our physical
therapy centers exist as a resource in the
management of all foot and ankle problems
through rehabilitation and orthotic intervention. Services include:
1. Physical Therapy Evaluation
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2. Individualized therapy sessions.
3. Pain management via modalities.
4. Therapeutic exercise
5. Fabrication of custom orthotics.
Location: Five convenient locations
throughout the region.
Contact Heidi Prado, PT for additional information at 964-0007. A physician referral is required.
Occupational
Therapy
The Occupational Therapy department
within SJ/C provides services to patients of
all ages, ranging from the neonatal to the
geriatric population. Occupational therapists assist patients in achieving their overall functional independence.
There are a wide variety of patients who
may benefit from occupational therapy. A
few of the commonly referred diagnoses
requiring occupational therapy include
stroke, hip replacement, cognitive problems, tennis elbow, cerebral palsy, tendon
repair, traumatic brain injury, arthritis (pre
and post operative) and spinal cord injury.
For more information on occupational
therapy services please contact one of our
occupational therapy departments:
SJH: 819-2446 (Outpatient)
CH: 819-6176 (Outpatient)
Lymphedema therapy
Lymphedema Therapy is designed for those
who experience swelling associated with
cancer-related treatment as well as other
causes for swelling. Treatment is provided
by a certified lymphedema therapist and
can include manual lymph drainage, compression bandaging, fitting for compression
garments, home exercise program and patient education regarding maintenance of
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therapy results. Participants can experience a decrease in their swelling and pain
and will be less susceptible to infections
often associated with lymphedema. A
physician’s referral is required. For more
information, contact Susan Lowery Flaherty, OTR/L, CLT and Mary Felchin,
COTA/L, CLT, BA, RYT at 819-6196.
Pulmonary
Rehabilitation
Program
A comprehensive treatment plan individualized to each patient’s need is provided. Essential components include: assessment, patient
education, patient training, exercise, psychosocial intervention and follow-up. Structured
treatment plans help to improve functional
status while factors that cause the disease are
modified. As a result, pulmonary rehabilitation may prolong life, reduce disability, and
raise physical and social functioning to the
highest possible level. A physician’s referral
is necessary for admission into the program.
The patient’s referring physician remains the
primary physician during rehabilitation and
is kept informed of the patient’s progress. For
additional information or to schedule an appointment for a tour of the facility, call (912)
819-7340.
SmokeStoppers:
Smoking Cessation
Program
St. Joseph’s/Candler’s group facilitated
smoking cessation program. This intensive
class (7 sessions over 3 weeks) features a
wide range of proven-effective strategies to
help smokers control their smoking urges,
manage nicotine withdrawal and stress, and
avoid unnecessary weight gain.
Cost: Please call for pricing.
Location: Candler Hospital, Heart &
Lung Building, Room 2
For more information and to register: Please go to www.sjchs.org or call
912-819-3368.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Nutrition Outpatient
Counseling Services
Whether you have specific medical concerns
that need addressing – diabetes, cholesterol
reduction, hypertension, weight management – or simply want to learn how to improve your health through proper nutrition,
you can meet with our registered dietitians
to discuss your needs. Your individual nutrition program will include: nutrition assessment, education, & counseling by licensed,
registered dietitians. The initial one-on-one
instruction sessions are scheduled for 1/2
hour or hour appointments. Call (912)
819-6146 to schedule a consultation and for
more info.
Vestibular
and Balance
Rehabilitation
Vestibular and balance rehabilitation can
benefit patients whose symptoms of dizziness and/or imbalance do not resolve spontaneously or only resolve partially following
a period of traditional medical or surgical
management. Common symptoms of patients in this program include dizziness,
lightheadedness, frequent falls, unsteadiness,
disequilibrium, and vertigo.
* A referral from your physician is required
to enroll in the rehabilitation program. For
more information call, 912-819-2479.
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Community Outreach
Community Outreach
SJ/C Health
Information
Hotline
CareCall
CareCall provides a hotline from 9AM
– 9PM Monday – Friday. Registered
Nurses are available to assess callers’
symptoms, provide them with information and education, and direct them
to the appropriate source of care. The
Registered Nurses provide triage advice, and other healthcare related information such as:
• General Health Information
• Audio Health Library - Health Topics
• Physician Referral Assistance
• Community Service Info
Call (912) 819-3360 (OR 1-800-6226877) in GA or SC only. Please use the
Registration Line (912) 819-3368 for
Classes, Seminars, and Screenings.
African-American
Health Information
and Resource
Center
The mission of the African-American
Health Information and Resource Center is to design programs and implement
strategies through the use of information
technology and educational resources that
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will lead to positive health outcomes for
African-Americans and the general public.
The Center provides the following services
to the community: Health Screenings,
Wisdom and Gathering Sessions, Internet
Access, Training for Computer Classes,
Audio-Visual and other Written Materials, a Resource Library, Professional Puppet
Shows, Reading & Math Tutorial, a Living
Smart Fitness Club, and a Movie Night.
Computer Classes
Keyboarding, Internet, Email, Word I & II,
Excel I, II, & III, PowerPoint, Windows I & II
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays 3:00 - 7:00
p.m. and Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Contact: 447-6605
Location: 1910 Abercorn Street
Living Smart Fitness Club
Free and open to the public. Classes include
Zumba,, Turbo Kickboxing, Cardio/Strength,
and Gentle Stretching which includes Pilates/
Yoga. Participants can pick up an application
at AAHIRC.
Contact: 447-6605
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00 7:30 p.m.
Location: Deleware Center - 1815 Lincoln
Street
Dates: Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: AAHIRC - 1910 Abercorn Street
Wisdom & Gathering Sessions
Seminars cover various Health Topics.
Dates: Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Contact: 447-6605
Location: 1910 Abercorn Street
Free Reading & Math Tutoring
Free reading and math tutoring for students’
grades 1st - 8th.
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays 3:00 - 7:00
p.m.
Contact: 447-6605
Location: 1910 Abercorn Street
St. Mary’s
Community Center
This center provides Cuyler-Brownsville
residents with resources that meet their
current needs. The staff collaborates with
many city, public, and private agencies to
provide services for the surrounding neighborhoods. The staff consists of a Sister of
Mercy and volunteers. Services include:
• Emergency Food Pantry – when needed,
residents may obtain food from this pantry.
Contact: 447-0578
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Pastoral Care Services at St. Joseph’s/Candler is offering a Memorial Service to remember patients and the loved ones of our
staff and clients who have died in the past
six months. Please call for dates. Candler Hospital - Marsh Auditorium at
6:00p.m. St. Joseph’s - Riley Chapel at
7:30p.m.
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Location
Cesarean Birth Classes
Unless otherwise noted, all classes will be
held in the Mary Telfair Women’s Classroom, 508A located on the fifth floor of the
Professional Office Building.
Information is provided on all aspects of Cesarean Birth including indications for Cesarean Birth, what to expect, anesthesia options,
and participation by the support person, and
recovery. This class is also included in the Prepared Childbirth Class Series as well.
Target audience: Expectant parents
Cost: $25 (Expectant parents may attend
both Infant Care and Cesarean Birth Classes for a combined cost of $30)
For more information regarding dates and
times or to register contact the CareCall’s
registration line at 819-3368.
Prenatal Breastfeeding
Classes
The Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital at
Candler Hospital sponsors Prenatal Breast
Feeding Classes for expectant mothers and
their families. Both expectant parents are
encouraged to attend. The classes are taught
by a certified lactation consultant and provide participants with an understanding of
lactation and breastfeeding.
Dates: 1st Saturday of the month
Cost: $25
Prepared Childbirth Classes
(EVENINGS)
This series helps to prepare the expectant
couple for their labor and delivery experience. Subjects include anatomy and physiology of the birth process, techniques in
coping with labor and emphasis on positive
effects of the labor support person.
Target audience: Expectant couples
Cost: $70
Infant Care Class
This class offers discussion regarding after
delivery care and basic infant care techniques such as diapering, bathing, feeding,
circumcision care, recognition of illness,
and adaptation to new parenting roles. This
class is included in the Prepared Childbirth
Class Series.
Target audience: Expectant parents
Cost: $25
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prepare the expectant couple for their
labor and delivery experience. Subjects
include anatomy and physiology of
the birth process, techniques in coping
with labor and emphasis on positive effect of the labor support person. ­The
infant care class is included but must be
registered for separately.
Target audience: Expectant parents
Cost: $70
Mother’s/Baby’s/Children’s Health
Mother’s/Baby’s/Children’s Health
Refresher Breathing Class
Telfair Birthplace:
Tea and Tour
Once a month an orientation and guided tour
of The Telfair BirthPlace is offered to expectant
couples. This includes information on admission procedures, visitation during the hospital
stay, educational programs before and after delivery, lactation program, medical equipment,
and other related topics. An escorted tour of
The Telfair BirthPlace concludes the session.
Refreshments are provided.
Target audience: Expectant couples
Dates: First Sunday of each month from
1:00 and 2:30pm.
Cost: Free of charge
Location: Candler Hospital’s Marsh Auditorium
Prepared Childbirth Class
Series - THE WEEKENDER
This is a fast paced Prepared Childbirth
Series, held in one weekend, designed for
expectant parents with scheduling or transportation difficulties. ­
This series helps to
Included in the childbirth class series.
Cost: $25
Kidz Fitness
An ongoing fitness class targeting children
ages 6-12 with weight concerns. Classes
meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 – 5:45p.m.
Must be a member of the Candler Wellness Center to participate. Classes held
in the Candler Heart and Lung building.
For more information contact the Wellness
Center at 819-8800.
Natural Family Planning Class
This class is offered through the Catholic
Diocese of Savannah to educate couples in
the method of Natural Family Planning.
This method assists couples in reaching
their family planning goals of achieving,
avoiding or spacing a pregnancy. By appointment only 912-201-4058.
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Children’s/Women’s Health
Women’s Health
Telfair Pavilion
Services
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analyzing mammograms for suspicious
areas that may be indicative of cancer.
Mammography -
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Breast Ultrasound
Screenings &
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Stereotactic Needle Biopsy
Diagnosis
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Cyst Aspiration
Digital Mammography is
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Ultrasound Core
the most advanced mammography
technology which produces mammograms digitally instead of using
film. Therefore, images can be
manipulated to enhance quality.
Needle Biopsy
CAD (Computer Aided
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Needle Localization
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Bone Density Testing
•
Breast Cancer Seminars
Call 819-7008 for information.
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Breast Self-Exam Classes
Detection) for mammography
- This program provides instruction
assists radiologists by digitizing and
on proper self-breast exam techniques
plus an informative discussion on the
most current statistics, risk factors
and recommendations associated with
total breast health. For more information on scheduling group classes, call
(912) 819-7008
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Osteoporosis Seminars
Learn about the risk factors, treatment, prevention measures and how
to slow down the process of osteoporosis. For more information on
scheduling group classes, call (912)
819-7008.
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Continence Center @ Candler - Incontinence is due to a loss of
bladder control. This disorder should
not be ignored. It is a medical problem,
which has solutions. Incontinence is
not natural, nor is it an inevitable part
of aging. For more information, please
call 819-8488.
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Continence Management
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Urodynamic Testing
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Pelvic Floor Biofeedback
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Pelvic Floor Electrical
Stimulation
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Incontinence Screening An assessment of the participants individual needs and symptoms will be performed
during this one on one consult with a continence nurse specialist. Appropriate referrals will be made and a program created
with individualized goals for symptom reduction and/or alleviation. Call 819-8488
or 819-6660 to schedule an appointment.
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Are you a
Smart Senior?
Other Programs,
Lectures and Events:
Discover all the benefits, discounts and social activities
that SmartSenior members
enjoy, for only $15 a year!
• Line Dancing Classes-
member benefits:
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Monthly Breakfast Bunch Seminars
Monthly Lunch & Learn Sessions
Free Health Screenings
Extensive Merchant Discount Program
Free computer sessions. This two-week
class will teach you basic terminology,
Internet, email and more. Classes meet
once a week. Call to register.
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Special Events: Annual Picnic-in-thePark, Bingo Days, Holiday Dinner
and Dance
Cafeteria Discounts at St. Joseph’s
Hospital and Candler Hospital
Travel Club – special travel discounts
Medicare Counseling
Free faxing and photocopying at our office
Free notary services
Free line dancing classes
Beginner – Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Advanced – Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
St. Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal
Church, Washington & Waters Ave.
• AARP Driving Course
Held once a month. No driving required. Receive a discount on your automobile insurance.
• SmartSenior Free Blood
Pressure Checks -
10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon, Mondays, SmartSenior Office, #8 Medical Arts. No appointment necessary.
• Senior Exercise Classes
Smart Senior offers exercise classes geared
towards seniors on Mondays 9:15 to 10:00
a.m. at their office, # 8 Medical Arts.
• Beginner’s Art Classes
Learn the basics: Every Wednesday at 10:00
a.m. $20 per class, all materials included.
• Movie Day
for Medicare-eligible members allowing
eligible members to enjoy a basic membership at fitness centers nationwide.
Contact the Candler Wellness Center
(912) 819-8800.
• Free Hearing Screening
Healthy Aging
Healthy Aging
First Tuesday of each month; SmartSenior Office, #8 Medical Arts.
• Monday Game Day
Every Monday at 10:30 a.m. - Scrabble, Canasta, Rummy, Board Games,
Kings-in-a-corner, Sets & Runs and many
more, #8 Medical Arts.
• Craft Day
Every first Friday of each month at 10:00
a.m. enjoy making hand crafted cards,
stamp & stencil projects, bead projects, ornaments and more, #8 Medical Arts.
• Zumba Gold Dance/Exercise
Class
Every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal Church,
Washington and Waters Ave.
Join us for a movie at 1:00 p.m. one day a
month. Light refreshments.
• The Forever Fit Program
Forever Fit is a fully funded fitness benefit
Becoming A SmartSenior Is Easy!
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a SmartSenior Member, fill out this form, clip out and mail to, SmartSenior at
#8 Medical Arts Center, Savannah, GA 31405. Or call our office at (912) 352-4405 to join by phone with a credit card.
Name (first, middle, last)
Mailing Address
City, State & Zip Code
Phone NumberBirthdate
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Does your spouse want to join?
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Payment Information: $15 per person. Check payable to SmartSenior or Credit Card (Visa, American Express, Discover, MasterCard)
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Support Groups
Support Groups
St. Joseph’s/Candler sponsors support
groups and several other programs
that are held regularly for our community. Often, St. Joseph’s/Candler also
provides the space in which independent support groups hold meetings.
Below is the most current information
for the support groups and programs
that meet at St. Joseph’s/Candler.
To find out more information about
groups or programs listed here, contact
CareCall at 819-3360 or 1-800-622-6877.
Cancer Support Group
Meets the first Wednesday of the month
from 11 AM to Noon in the conference
center located on the 2nd floor of the Nancy N. and J. C. Lewis Cancer & Research
Pavilion, Reynolds Street, across from Candler Hospital. For information, call 8195704.
Coastal Empire Polio
Survivors Association
Meets on the fourth Saturday of the month
from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM in Conference Room 2 of the Candler Heart & Lung
Building, 5356 Reynolds St. For more information, call 355-1221.
Essential Tremor
Support Group
Meets on the first Thursday of the month
from 3:00 to 4:30 PM in in Conference
Room 3, Candler Heart and Lung Bldg.,
5356 Reynolds Street. This group will discuss issues of managing the disease, new
treatments and therapies, and maintaining
quality of life. For more information, call
Phil Bowden at 352-7921.
Sarcoidosis Support Group
Meets quarterly on the third Thursday of
the month from Noon - 1 PM in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung
Bldg., 5356 Reynolds St. For more information, call 819-8516.
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Meets on the second Thursday of each
month from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in Conference Room 2 of the Candler Heart & Lung
Bldg. For more information, contact Patsy
Wallace, RN, at 819-6743.
“Man to Man” Prostate
Cancer Support Group
Meets on the second Wednesday of the
month at 6 PM on the 2nd floor of the
Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. For
more information, call 355-5196.
Parkinson’s Disease
Support Group
Meets the first Thursday of the month from
5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Marsh Auditorium
at Candler Hospital. For more information,
call Fran McCarey at 819-2224.
Reflex Sympathetic
Dystrophy Support Group
Meets on second Tuesday of the month in
Conference Room 2, Candler Heart and
Lung Bldg., 5356 Reynolds Street, at 7 PM.
The group welcomes anyone suffering with
this disorder as well as family members or
caregivers interested in learning more about
it. For information, call Martyn Hills at
651-4094 or 398-8877.
Savannah Pulmonary
Hypertension Support Group
Meets every three months on a rotating
Monday. This group is intended for both
patients and caregivers of this disease. For
more information, contact Mary Sisk at
398-4640.
SmokeStoppers
St. Joseph’s/Candler’s group-facilitated
smoking cessation program will offer an
intensive class (7 sessions over 3 weeks)
featuring a wide range of proven-effective
strategies to help smokers control their
smoking urges, manage nicotine withdrawal and stress, and avoid weight gain.
Orientation and class attendance is mandatory. Cost is $100. Cash, checks, and credit
cards accepted. For more information and
to register, please go to www.sjchs.org or
call 819-3368.
Survivorship Journey:
What’s Next?
This series of classes is designed for patients
who have just completed their cancer treatments. Several topics are discussed in order
to help survivors find their “new normal”.
For more information, call 819-5704.
“Teens Nurturing Teens”
Support Group
Meets on the third Sunday of the month at
3 PM on the 2nd floor of the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. This group is for
teens who have a family member or loved
one impacted by cancer. For more information, call 819-5704.
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