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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…
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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…
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Helping Children: FDA Grant Launches Atlanta Pediatric Device Consortium
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded the Georgia Institute of Technology, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University and Saint Joseph’s Translational Research Institute (SJTRI) a two-year, $1.8 million grant to foster the development of medical devices focused More…
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Saint Joseph’s and Emory Healthcare Move Forward With Partnership
Saint Joseph’s Health System and Emory Healthcare are pleased to inform you Saint Joseph’s Health System and Emory Healthcare have officially filed the required notice with the Attorney General of the State of Georgia regarding the new Joint Operating Company, Emory/Saint Joseph’s, Inc. More…
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A Memoir on Medical School, Residency, Motherhood, Becoming a Real Doctor, And What Happens Next
Michelle Au, M.D., started medical school armed only with a surfeit of idealism, and handful of old ER episodes for reference, and some vague notion about “helping people.” Today she is an anesthesiologist at Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta. She is also a gifted writer who has chronicled her experiences as a medical student, resident, practicing physician and mother through her popular blog, The Underwear Drawer. Most recently, Michelle used the inspiration for her blogs to write her book, “This Won’t Hurt a Bit (and other white lies)”More…
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In Search of a Healthier Life? We Have an App for That…
Saint Joseph’s wants to contribute to the general well being of our community and whoever stumbles upon this blog. We are all familiar with apps and how they transform our Smart phones into whatever solution we need at the time. Apps are great for playing games, finding directions, or stalking your favorite celebrity; however, they can also help you lead a better, healthier life (and who doesn’t want to live longer?)! So, I have done some research and found the most useful and proactive apps to help you live a healthy life. Each week we’ll be sharing the best apps out there, so check back often and enjoy…
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It is Amazing What Just One Nurse can Do
What is Nursing? Who becomes a nurse? Why go into this field of stress, demands, long hours, and short staffing? As I have these thoughts entering my mind, I am staring out at my Unit where I have worked for More…
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St. Mary’s to Acquire Saint Joseph’s East Georgia
St. Mary’s Health Care System, Inc. announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Saint Joseph’s East Georgia (SJEG) in Greensboro from Saint Joseph’s Health System (SJHS). St. Mary’s also announced that it will move forward with plans to build a new hospital in Greensboro to better deliver its high quality services to the many communities in the lake area region.More…
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Mission Slim Possible
As we celebrate the conclusion of our 2011 Corporate Wellness Program, coined Mission Slim Possible, we wanted to share with you the success of one of our participants. Sharon Hornbuckle was kind enough to take us with her not only on her personal weight loss journey, but on her journey of surviving Lymphoma…More…
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Saint Joseph’s Hospital Atlanta Selected for Groundbreaking Cardiac Clinical Trial
After a national review of vying hospitals, Medtronic has named Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta as a selected site to participate in its pivotal Medtronic CoreValve® U.S. Clinical Trial. The device could provide a new therapy for patients with aortic stenosis who are considered inoperable. 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…