Posts for tag: technology
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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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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New Robotics Radio Spots Hit the Airwaves
Did you know Saint Joseph’s Hospital Atlanta is the preferred Robotics Training Center in the country? And that Saint Joseph’s is home to the most comprehensive Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery program in the world? All true! And we’re on a More…
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A Sit-down with Dr. John Moore
While filming the November 2011 TV commercials for our Atlanta Health Experts campaign, we had the unique opportunity to sit down with our featured physician, the Chief of Thoracic Surgical Oncology at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Dr. John Moore. In that More…
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Saint Joseph’s Hospital Debuts Interactive Website and Social Media Hub
Atlanta, GA (November 4, 2010) – Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta proudly announces its new social media initiative with the introduction of its website, www.sjmediaroom.com. Saint Joseph’s is one of the first health systems in the nation to create a More…
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Role of Technology in Preventing, Diagnosing, Evaluating Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer detection has been in the news repeatedly over the last year. Studies have shown that screening mammography, a test that uses a low dose of X-rays, does save lives and will remain the basis for most women’s early More…
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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…
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Saint Joseph’s Receives Rare Certification to Save Urgent Heart Failure Patients
July 23, 2010 Atlanta, GA—Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta is proud to announce the Joint Commission has designated its Heart Failure Center a Certified Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) program, making it one of only two hospitals in Georgia authorized to More…
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Saint Joseph’s Medical Group Expands Cancer Care with Addition of Prominent ‘SEGO’ Practice
April 30, 2010 Atlanta, GA -Southeastern Gynecologic Oncology, LLC (SEGO) proudly announces it has joined Saint Joseph’s Medical Group (SJMG). This celebrated move allows SEGO to partner with Saint Joseph’s in providing the best gynecological oncology care to patients throughout More…
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Saint Joseph’s Translational Research Institute Announces Scholarship Opportunities for Atlanta Undergraduates
April 26, 2010 Atlanta, GA – Saint Joseph’s Translational Research Institute (SJTRI) announces its first scholarship opportunities to be made available to Atlanta undergraduates beginning fall of 2010. Expanding its collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, SJRTI is financing More…
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A Better Diet for a Better You: Alleviating Digestive Problems
Digestive problems such as GERD, Chron’s Disease, and gastric ulcers are not topics most people want to hear or think about. Digestive problems are no fun, especially if they occur regularly. Approximately 70 million Americans have some kind of digestive More…
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Showing Off Your Legs Confidently Despite Varicose Veins
If you’re one of the more than 25 million Americans that have varicose veins, showing off your legs with confidence can be discouraging when the temperatures begin to rise. Varicose Vein Risk Factors Many factors can put someone at risk More…
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Debbie Church’s Battle with Breast Cancer
Dick and I fell in love over 32 years ago and have never quite gotten over it! We have had some interesting moments, but we have made it through each challenge. Love always finds a way. Unexpectedly, our lives changed More…
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Saint Joseph’s Chief of Staff Earns Highest Hospital Honor
Paul J. Scheinberg, MD, has been named the 2013 recipient of Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta’s E. Napier Burson Jr., MD Award of Distinction for his commitment to his patients and to the practice of medicine. Scheinberg, named chief medical More…
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Saint Joseph’s Hospital Welcomes a new Medical Director of the Heart Failure Clinic
Saint Joseph’s Hospital and the Emory Center for Heart Failure and Transplantation are pleased to welcome David Markham, MD, MSc, to the team as the medical director of the Heart Failure Clinic at Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Markham is an experienced More…
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Life-Saving Technology – Robotic Mitral Valve Replacement and Repair
Robots have long been a fantasy, a staple in science fiction for years. But with new technologies, science fiction has become more of a reality. Robots, are now in our everyday lives including aiding doctors in saving lives. Take for More…
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Sister Val, Providing Compassionate Care – 2013 Second Century Award Recipient
Since 2006, Emory Healthcare has honored distinguished health care and community leaders at the Second Century Award Dinner. Honorees are selected for their significant impact on the care of countless Georgians. These distinguished persons are nominated by Emory University Hospital, More…
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Vince and Barbara Dooley to present at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cancer Survivorship Conference
Saint Joseph’s Hospital is proud to host the 13th Annual “Sharing the Journey Cancer Survivorship Conference,” on Saturday, April 20, 2013. The conference will be held in the Carroll Education Center at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and will begin with breakfast More…
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Robot or Not: Top 6 Benefits of Having Your Surgery Done at a Robotics Friendly Hospital
As medical technologies continue to evolve, patients now may have the option to choose between traditional or robotic surgery. While the latter may sound like something out of a Star Wars movie, choosing robotic surgery options may often afford a More…
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Saint Joseph’s Hospital celebrates 35 years on Pill Hill
March 18, 1978, was a Saturday. Gas cost about $1.25 a gallon, bread was about 50 cents a loaf and the Bee Gees “Night Fever” topped the Billboard chart of Top 100 songs. That same day, an important event was More…