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Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Social Work: A Common Heritage
With only 50 cents in their possession and an intention of service in their hearts, Sisters Cecilia Carroll, Mary Helene Sheehan, Mary Borgia Thomas, and Mary Berchmans Young travelled from Savannah, GA in order to establish Saint Joseph’s Hospital More…
Take Heart
Bastille Day, July 14, 2001, began my extraordinary journey toward heart health. I had a major heart attack at 2:00 in the afternoon in a doctor’s office that was already closed. Paramedics were 5 minutes away. The hospital was 10 minutes away. The blood clot in my LAD was to be burst… in 2 hours!! To this day I am amazed that I survived and frequently ask myself, who has that many blessings in one day? More…
Life As A Turkey
I had the truly unique opportunity to strut around in my bedazzled turkey costume this past Friday. I got many different reactions from our staff, patients, and patient family members in my visits throughout. A majority of people just smiled More…
Welcome to the Media Room
Welcome to Saint Joseph’s Media Room—we hope you will come here, stay a while and return often. It is our goal the Media Room will become your go-to place for understanding your health, engaging in our Atlanta community, learning about More…
NFH and Saint Joseph’s Form Affiliation to Offer Enhanced Cardiology Services to the North Fulton Community
April 26, 2010 Roswell, GA – North Fulton Hospital (NFH) and Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta (SJHA) proudly announce they are joining in a cardiac service affiliation to further advance the cardiology service line at NFH. This new agreement builds More…
Saint Joseph’s Opens Imaging Center in Gwinnett County
April 6, 2010 Atlanta, GA – Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta (SJHA) announces the opening of Saint Joseph’s Imaging Center Gwinnett. Located at 755 Walther Road, Suite 101, in Lawrenceville, the new facility expands the reach of Saint Joseph’s technology More…
Saint Joseph’s Hospital Atlanta Proudly Announces First Nurse in Georgia with Advanced Genetics Credentials
March 17, 2010 Atlanta, GA – Following in Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta’s (SJHA) tradition of nursing excellence, SJHA congratulates a member of its nursing staff for her dedication in becoming the only APNG (Advanced Practice Nurse in Genetics) certified More…
Saint Joseph’s Hospital Dedicates Philanthropy Center with help of Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory
December 7, 2009 Atlanta, GA- Saint Joseph’s Mercy Foundation has dedicated a new Philanthropy Center honoring the generosity of its donors. The Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory, Atlanta Catholic Archbishop, took part in the dedication ceremony by blessing the new More…
Primary Stroke Center at Saint Joseph’s Receives Joint Commission Certification
November 10, 2009 Atlanta, GA- Saint Joseph’s Hospital recently received the Joint Commission’s Certificate of Distinction for its primary stroke center. The certification recognizes centers making exceptional efforts to foster better patient outcomes for stroke care. Stroke is the third More…
Saint Joseph’s Hospital Awarded Joint Commission Accreditation
November 10, 2009 Atlanta, GA -Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta recently earned triennial accreditation by The Joint Commission, marking its compliance with the highest national standards in patient safety and quality of care. The accreditation is based on the results More…
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Mobile Mammography Unit Saves Lives
Emory Saint Joseph’s Mobile Mammography is celebrating 26 years of saving women’s lives in metro Atlanta! Since 1988, when the first mobile unit was generously given to the hospital by an anonymous donor, Emory Saint Joseph’s Mobile Mammography has maintained More…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: An Insider’s Experience Caring for Breast Cancer Patients
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I have been given the opportunity to share my experience in caring for patients with breast cancer over these past years. I am a radiation oncologist at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital and meet More…
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Ladies: Get Your Mammograms!
As October brings renewed awareness and emphasis on breast cancer early detection and screening, an Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital patient felt compelled to share her experience as a reminder of the need to be diligent about mammograms and screenings. Here More…
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The 3-Day Fight Against Breast Cancer: An Insider’s Perspective
As October brings renewed emphasis on breast cancer detection and prevention, Emory Saint Joseph’s Laboratory Manager Eileen Stone, a 15-year veteran of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, shares a first-person account of what this event means to her and to More…
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Mercy Day at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital
Where did you see Mercy in action today? Each year, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital celebrates Mercy Day – a time to reflect on the heritage of loving service and compassionate care that has guided this hospital for more than 130 More…
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Exercise Safely for Your Heart
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital welcomes sports cardiologist Jonathan H. Kim, MD, who recently opened a sports cardiology clinic on the Emory Saint Joseph’s campus. The recently recognized sub-specialty of sports cardiology is rapidly growing worldwide. Kim is the first sports More…
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National Backpack Safety Awareness Day – Take Steps Now to Help Your Children Prevent Future Back Problems
Each school year millions of children walk to, from, and around school carrying backpacks filled with books and materials. Parents and students should be aware that too much stress on the back from a heavy backpack could cause back pain More…
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5 Foods That Can Help Keep Your Bones Strong & Healthy
When it comes to building strong and healthy bones, two key nutrients are critical to success: calcium and Vitamin D. These two nutrients work with each other and play vital roles in maintaining strong and healthy bodies. Many studies show More…
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Testicular Cancer: What are the Signs and Symptoms of Testicular Cancer?
Testicular cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in one or both testicles. Like many other parts of the body, testicles can be affected by certain conditions and diseases, which can lead to symptoms. Most often, testicular cancer More…
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Emory Saint Joseph’s Celebrates 35th Anniversary of McAuley Awards
Long known as a place providing uniquely compassionate care, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital recently celebrated a significant milestone deeply rooted in its heritage of serving those in need – the 35th anniversary of the McAuley Awards. Named for Mother Catherine More…