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We hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities we offer to help you stay well-informed and feeling your best. Be sure to check this listing often. We update our offerings on a regular basis.

African-American Events
Ongoing Events
Title: Free Computer Classes
Event Date: Every Monday,Wednesday, and Friday
Location: Other
Description: The St. Joseph's/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center holds free computer classes for the general public. Classes include: Keyboarding, Windows I, Windows II, Internet/E-mail Basics, and Microsoft Office Programs (Microsoft Word I, II and Excel I, II, III). Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required.

Classes are held:
Monday & Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Every 2nd Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

All classes are held at the Center, 1910 Abercorn Street (corner of East 36th & Abercorn Street).


Contact: Please call, 912-447-6605, to register.

Title: Volunteers Needed For Tutoring Youngsters
Location: Other
Description: If you are an education major, retired reading teacher and/or a community resident interested in volunteering your time to a Reading and Math Tutorial Program for elementary and middle school students your skills are needed.


Contact: For more information , please call 447-6605.

Title: Professional Puppet Shows at the Center
Event Date: Monday - Friday
Location: Other
Description: The St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center presents professional puppet shows for kids in daycare and grades K through 8th. The puppet shows are a lively format that includes drama, music, peer education, and role modeling to captivate and challenge the viewers

Performances are booked in advance and held at the Center at 1910 Abercorn Street (Corner of 36th Street & Abercorn).

Contact: Please call, 912-447-6605, to schedule performances.

Title: Free Internet Access
Event Date: Weekly
Location: Other
Description: The St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center has a surfing center area for the public to access the Internet and other information about health and risk factors.

The surfing center hours are as follows:

Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2nd Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Contact: Please call, 912-447-6605, for more information.

Title: Reading and Math Tutorial Program
Event Date: Every Monday and Wednesday (No Summer Tutorial)
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Other
Description: The St. Joseph's/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center offers a FREE Reading and Math Tutorial Program. This program pairs volunteer tutors with elementary students who are performing below grade level. Tutors and students meet one-on-one two times a week during the afternoon to practice reading and math. Sessions are thirty minutes per subject. No summer tutorial.

The Center is located at 1910 Abercorn Street (corner of East 36th & Abercorn Street).

Contact: Please call, 912-447-6605, for more information.

Title: Ladies Living Smart Fitness Club
Free Membership
Event Date: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Other
Description: The St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center has a free Ladies Living Smart Fitness Club for women. The focus is not specifically on dieting and/or exercising, but on creating healthy lifestyle habits. Club meetings may include food demonstrations and other health tips to get you started with a healthier lifestyle.

The African American Health Information and Resource Center is located at 1910 Abercorn Street (corner of East 36th and Abercorn Street).

Contact: Please call, 912-447-6605 for more information.

Title: Free Blood Pressure Checks
Event Date: Monday - Saturday
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Other
Description: The St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center conducts FREE blood pressure checks Monday and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Every 2nd Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Center is located at 1910 Abercorn Street (corner of East 36th & Abercorn Street).

Contact: Please call, 912-447-6605 for more information.

Cancer Support Groups
Ongoing Events
Title: Cancer Support Group
Event Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Other
Description: Cancer Support Group Meeting

Group meets in the Educational Conference Room, located on the 2nd floor of the Nancy N. & J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion.

Contact: Call 819-2475 for information.

Center for WellBeing
Ongoing Events
Title: Massage Therapy
Event Date: Call for appointment
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: Licensed practitioners experienced in clinical, Swedish, Pre-Natal, therapeutic hot stone and sports massage 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 Minute - $40
One Hour - $65
90 minutes - $90
Hot Stone massage- $95
Contact: The Center for WellBeing 819-6463 (MIND)

Title: Parent-Baby Massage Class
Event Date: Call for appointment
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: A massage therapist will take new parents through massage techniques that can be used on your infants and children 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
Contact: The Center for WellBeing 819-6463 (MIND)

Title: Pre-Natal Massage
Event Date: Call for appointment
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: Massage during pregnancy has many beneficial effects. It reduces emotional tension and stress, and relaxes the body. A specially trained massage therapist will take the pregnant woman through massage techniques that can be used for self-massage or taught to the partner. This has the added benefit of bringing the couple closer together during pregnancy.
Cost: 30 minutes $40, One Hour $65
Contact: Center for WellBeing 819-MIND(6463)

Title: Desktop Yoga
Event Date: Ongoing
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: Are you finding working or playing on your computer to be a pain in the neck, literally? Neck pain, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many other conditions can result from hours at your workstation. A certified Yoga Instructor will introduce yoga postures while sitting in a chair to relieve sore backs, necks and shoulders.
Fee: $100 per hour or $10 per person
Contact: Center for WellBeing 819-MIND (6463)
Register Online

Title: Onsite Chair Massage
Event Date: Call for Appointment
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: A certified massage therapist will come directly to your office or business. Call for more details.
Cost: $65 per hour
Contact: The Center For WellBeing 819-MIND (6463).

Title: Inpatient Massage Therapy
Event Date: Call for appointment
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: 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 minute $40, One hour $65
Contact: The Center for WellBeing 819-MIND (6463)

Title: Live Stronger - Cancer Exercise Program
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: 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 wellness program, Live Stronger addresses the uniqueness of each person’s capabilities.

While receiving the various cancer therapies, minimizing de-conditioning of the body is the main goal of this exercise program. The better condition you can maintain your body, the better you will tolerate the side affects of chemotherapy, radiation and other invasive treatments. It will also be easier to do the required activities of daily living.

30, 45 and 60 minute sessions available.
Contact: (912) 819-MIND (6463)
Register Online

Title: Center For WellBeing Specialty Packages
Event Date: Ongoing
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: WONDERFUL FOR GIFTS

Get Fit
Ninety-minute Health and Fitness Assessment, One Hour Personal Training Session, One Mindful Fitness Class, One Hour Massage. Price: $110

Relaxation Enhancer
One Hot Stone Massage, Hand and Foot Paraffin Wax Massage, One Mindful Fitness Class. Price: $100

Pamper Me I'm Pregnant
One hour of Pre-Natal Massage, One class of Hatha Yoga, One parent-baby massage session (one-on-one), One class of Pamper me I'm Pregnant. Price: $85

Head to Toe
Invigorating Scalp and Facial Massage, Thirty-minute Neck, Shoulder and Back Massage, Hand and Foot Paraffin Wax Massage, One Mindful Fitness Class.
Price: $65
Contact: Center For WellBeing 819-MIND (6463)

Title: Acupuncture
Event Date: Call for appointment
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: Who would benefit from Acupuncture and its related therapies?
The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture use for the following medical problems:
1) Digestive disorders to include, but not limited to, spastic colon, constipation, and diarrhea
2) Urinary problems including chronic cystitis
3) Menstrual and reproductive problems.
4) Muscular problems and chronic pain to include but not limited to headaches, dental, neck and back pain, tennis elbow, shoulder pain, arthritis, sciatica, tendentious, and fibromyalgia
5) Respiratory disorders including but not limited to asthma, recurrent bronchitis, sore throat, and sinusitis
6) Addiction to alcohol, cigarettes, and other drugs
7) Insomnia
8) Nausea associated with chemotherapy
9) General wellness

Initial Consult and Treatment (90 minutes) $85
Follow up Acupuncture Treatment (45 to 60 minutes) $70
Package of 5 Follow up Treatments $300
Contact: Center For WellBeing 819-MIND (6463)

Title: Tai Chi
Event Date: Mondays and Fridays
Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: Learn to improve your health with Tai Chi, an exercise derived from ancient Chinese martial arts. Tai Chi's gentle movements may improve your physical energy, circulation and balance. Tai Chi also can reduce stress, and achieve harmony and tranquility between mind and body.
Cost:$$25 per month
Contact: The Center for WellBeing 819-MIND (6463)
Register Online

Title: Pamper Me I'm Pregnant
Event Date: Every 1st Saturday of each month
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: A pre-natal massage class for fathers and birthing coaches. Learn how to ease mom’s discomfort during pregnancy through massage. A certified massage therapist will teach safe and therapeutic touch techniques. Be sure to bring several pillows and wear comfortable clothing.
Cost: $30.00 per couple (registration required)
Contact: Center For WellBeing 819-MIND (6463)
Register Online

Title: Tai Chi
Event Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: Learn to improve your health with Tai Chi, an exercise derived from ancient Chinese martial arts. Tai Chi's gentle movements may improve your physical energy, circulation and balance. Tai Chi also can reduce stress, and achieve harmony and tranquility between mind and body.
Cost: $25 per month
Contact: Center for WellBeing 819-MIND
Register Online

Title: Hatha Yoga
Event Date: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: 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 as well as 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. Ongoing and continuing students are welcome.
Cost: $25 per month
Contact: Center for WellBeing 819-MIND
Register Online

Title: Pilates
Event Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: This popular exercise program strengthens and revitalizes without building bulk. You will perform strength, flexibility, and range of motion exercises. Join us for an introductory course to see for your self.
Cost: $25 per month
Contact: Center for WellBeing 819-MIND(6463)
Register Online

Mobile Mammography
September 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Rincon
Event Date: 09/07/10 & 09/21/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Rincon is located at 423 S. Columbia Ave. (Hwy. 21). The Unit parks behind the clinic near McDonald's. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

September 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
Savannah Summit
Event Date: 09/08/10
Location: Other
Description: Savannah Summit is located at 135 Hampstead Avenue. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

September 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Bluffton
Event Date: 09/09/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Bluffton is located at 10 Oak Forest Road, Suite C. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

September 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
The Landings Club
Event Date: 09/14/10
Location: Other
Description: The Landings Club is located on Skidaway Island at 71 Green Island Road. This screening is open to the public. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

September 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Pembroke
Event Date: 09/22/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Pembroke is located at 159 W. Railroad Street. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

September 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Pooler
Event Date: 09/28/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Pooler is located at 105 Grand Central Blvd., Suite 107. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

September 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
Sun City Hilton Head
Event Date: 09/29/10
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit will be parked at Pinkney Hall in Sun City: 114 Sun City Lane. This screening is for Sun City residents. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

October 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
Hardeeville
Event Date: 10/04/10
Location: Other
Description: The Unit parks at Coastal Medical Associates in Hardeeville: 21563A Whyte Hardee Blvd. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

October 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Rincon
Event Date: 10/05/10 & 10/19/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Rincon is located at 423 S. Columbia Ave. (Hwy. 21). The Unit parks behind the clinic near McDonald's. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

October 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
Bryan County Health Department
Richmond Hill
Event Date: 10/06/10
Location: Other
Description: The Bryan County Health Department in Richmond Hill is located at 9665 Ford Ave. (Hwy. 144). Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

October 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Islands
Event Date: 10/07/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group - Islands is located at 102 Bryan Woods Road on Wilmington Island in Savannah. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

October 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
The Landings Club
Event Date: 10/12/10
Location: Other
Description: The Landings Club is located on Skidaway Island at 71 Green Island Road. This screening is open to the public. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

October 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
Chatham County Courthouse
Event Date: 10/13/10
Location: Other
Description: The Chatham County Courthouse is located at 133 Montgomery Street in downtown Savannah. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

October 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Bluffton
Event Date: 10/14/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Bluffton is located at 10 Oak Forest Road, Suite C. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

October 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Pembroke
Event Date: 10/20/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Pembroke is located at 159 W. Railroad Street. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

October 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Pooler
Event Date: 10/26/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Pooler is located at 105 Grand Central Blvd., Suite 107. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

October 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
Sun City Hilton Head
Event Date: 10/27/10
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit will be parked at Pinkney Hall in Sun City: 114 Sun City Lane. This screening is for Sun City residents. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

November 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
Daffin Park
Event Date: 11/01/10
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit will be in Daffin Park, Savannah, GA on the west side of the park (near Waters Ave). Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

November 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Rincon
Event Date: 11/02/10 & 11/16/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Rincon is located at 423 S. Columbia Ave. (Hwy. 21). The Unit parks behind the clinic near McDonald's. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

November 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
Bryan County Health Department
Richmond Hill
Event Date: 11/03/10
Location: Other
Description: Bryan County Health Department is located at 9665 Ford Ave. in Richmond Hill. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

November 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
The Landings Club
Event Date: 11/09/10
Location: Other
Description: The Landings Club is located on Skidaway Island at 71 Green Island Road. This screening is open to the public. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

November 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
Sun City Hilton Head
Event Date: 11/10/10
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit will be parked at Pinkney Hall in Sun City: 114 Sun City Lane. This screening is for Sun City residents. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

November 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Bluffton
Event Date: 11/11/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Bluffton is located at 10 Oak Forest Road, Suite C. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

November 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Pembroke
Event Date: 11/17/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Pembroke is located at 159 W. Railroad Street. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

November 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
Hardeeville
Event Date: 11/18/10
Location: Other
Description: The Unit parks at Coastal Medical Associates in Hardeeville: 21563A Whyte Hardee Blvd. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

November 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Pooler
Event Date: 11/23/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Pooler is located at 105 Grand Central Blvd., Suite 107. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

December 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
Bryan County Health Department
Richmond Hill
Event Date: 12/01/10
Location: Other
Description: The Bryan County Health Department is located at 9665 Ford Ave. in Richmond Hill. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

December 2010
Title: Mobile Mammography
SJ/C Medical Group - Islands
Event Date: 12/02/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group - Islands is located at 102 Bryan Woods Road on Wilmington Island in Savannah. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

December 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Rincon
Event Date: 12/07/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Rincon is located at 423 S. Columbia Ave. (Hwy. 21). The Unit parks behind the clinic near McDonald's. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

December 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
Sun City Hilton Head
Event Date: 12/08/10
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit will be parked at Pinkney Hall in Sun City: 114 Sun City Lane. This screening is for Sun City residents. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

December 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Bluffton
Event Date: 12/09/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Bluffton is located at 10 Oak Forest Road, Suite C. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

December 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Pooler
Event Date: 12/14/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Pooler is located at 105 Grand Central Blvd., Suite 107. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

December 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
SJ/C Medical Group - Pembroke
Event Date: 12/15/10
Location: Other
Description: The SJ/C Medical Group in Pembroke is located at 159 W. Railroad Street. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

December 2010
Title: Mammography Screening
Savannah Chatham Police HQ
Downtown Savannah
Event Date: 12/16/10
Location: Other
Description: The Savannah Chatham Metro Police Department Headquarters is located on the corner of Ogelthorpe and Habersham Streets in downtown Savannah. The Unit parks on Habersham. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

Ongoing Events
Title: Digital Mammography
SJ/C Medical Group - Bluffton
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit provides mammography services in Bluffton once per month at 10 Oak Forest Road, Suite C. Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
Savannah & Surrounding Area
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Mammography Unit provides easy and timely access to breast cancer screening throughout Savannah, Pembroke, Pooler, Garden City, Richmond Hill, Rincon, Bluffton, and Hardeeville. The Unit is available to the general public. Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates and locations or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
The Landings Club-Skidaway Island
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit routinely provides on-site mammography for Landings residents, employees, and the general public at The Landings Club: 71 Green Island Road. Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
J.C.B.
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit routinely provides on-site mammography in Pooler for JCB employees and their spouses. Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
City of Savannah & Chatham County Employees
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit routinely provides on-site mammography for City of Savannah and Chatham County employees & spouses, as well as the general public. Locations include Daffin Park, Savannah Civic Center, Chatham County Sherrif's Department, Chatham County Courhouse, Reynolds Square, and the Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Dept. HQ. Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
Bryan County Health Department
Richmond Hill
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit provides on-site mammography at the Bryan County Health Department in Richmond Hill (9665 Ford Ave.) each month. These screenings are open to the general public. Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
SJ/C Medical Group - Pooler
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit routinely provides on-site mammography at the SJ/C Medical Group in Pooler, located at 105 Grand Central Boulevard. Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
SJ/C Medical Group - Rincon
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit routinely provides on-site mammography at the SJ/C Medical Group in Rincon (423 S. Columbia Ave). Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
SJ/C Medical Group - Islands
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit routinely provides on-site mammography at the SJ/C Medical Group on Wilmington Island in Savannah (102 Bryan Woods Road). Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
SJ/C Medical Group - Pembroke
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit routinely provides on-site mammography at the SJ/C Medical Group in Pembroke (159 W. Railroad Street). Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
St. Mary's Health Center
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit routinely provides mammography services at the St. Mary's Health Center in Savannah: 1302 Drayton Street. Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment on the Unit, please call 912-443-9409.

Title: Digital Mammography
Largo Tibet Elementary School
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit routinely provides on-site mammography at Largo-Tibet Elementary School (430 Tibet Avenue) in Savannah. This screening is open to the general public. Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
Chatham Steel Coorporation
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit routinely provides on-site mammography for Chatham Steel employees and their spouses. Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
Sun City Hilton Head
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit routinely provides on-site mammography for Sun City residents at Pinckney Hall (114 Sun City Lane). Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
Georgia Ports Authority
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit routinely provides on-site mammography for Georgia Ports employees and their spouses. Appointments are required.
Contact: For screening dates or to make an appointment please call 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873.

Title: Digital Mammography
Hardeeville, SC
Location: Other
Description: The Mobile Unit routinely screens for breast cancer in Hardeeville, SC at Coastal Medical Associates on Whyte Hardee Boulevard. Appointments are required.
Contact: 912-819-6800 or 800-395-7873

SJC Foundations
October 2004
Title: Run For The Children T-Shirts
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: 2001 Run for the Children T-shirts adults M, L & XL available in White, Gray and Fluorescent green.

Come take a look at them in our office, The Professional Office Building, Suite 201
$5 each

Contact: For more information call the Candler Foundation at 692-2699

June 2005
Title: Book Sale!!!
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: Book Sale Ongoing!!!

New Books For Sale!!! Hardbacks are $2 each. Authors include Mary Higgins Clark, Maeve Binchey, Danielle Steel, Michael Crichton, Sue Graften and Lahaye Jenkins.

Contact: For more information please call the Candler Foundation Office at 692-2699

Ongoing Events
Title: Food Lion Shop and Share
Location: Other
Description: The Food Lion Shop and Share Program is a cooperative effort between Food Lion Stores and The Children’s Place at St. Josephs/Candler.

By shopping at Food Lion, a portion of your grocery purchases will be directed to The Children’s Place Fund for supplementary needs. To participate, you must first obtain a MVP card from any Food Lion store and register your card to benefit The Children’s Place Fund. To register, you may call 800-210-9569, or visit www.foodlion.com, Lion Shop and Share 2002, and click under “customer.” Once registered, your purchases will begin raising money for the Fund! Your support is much needed to ensure the success of this campaign. Please sign-up as soon as possible. For further information or assistance in signing-up for Food Lion Shop and Share, please contact the Candler Foundation at 692-2699.

Title: Blockbuster Co-Stars!!!
Location: Other
Description: Blockbuster Co-Stars is a cooperative effort between Blockbuster and The Candler Foundation

When you rent movies from BLOCKBUSTER®, you could be helping the Candler Foundation. To help, you must first obtain a CO-STARS punch card from any local BLOCKBUSTER® store. Each time you rent a movie or video game, BLOCKBUSTER® will punch your card. When all of the letters in “CO-STARS” are punched, turn your card in to the Candler Foundation and BLOCKBUSTER® will turn your card into $1.


Contact: For more information on this program, please contact the Candler Foundation at 692-2699.

Wellness Calendar
February 2005
Title: Fitness Performance Lab
Event Date: Ongoing
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: A test for anyone interested in determining his or her level of cardiorespiratory fitness. The test is similar to a treadmill stress test, bit is 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. Total time 1.0-1.5 hours.
Contact: Kathy Carlson at 819-8828

July 2005
Title: Waterworks Classes
Event Date: Ongoing
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: Classes include:
Easy Warm Up, Range of Motion, Cardiovascular Endurance, Strength training (with water weights), Relaxation

Many tools are used during class times, such as boards, resistance gloves, weights of variying resistance, noodles, leg and wrist weights, and many others. All classes accept every level of fitness. Each class is tailored to offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced exercises during the session. Come and join us!
Class days and times as follows:
8:45am Tuesday and Thursday

10:00am Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

12 noon Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

12 noon Tuesday and Thurday

1:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday

1:30pm Tuesday and Thursday

6:00pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

6:00pm Tuesday and Thursday

All classes are held in the warm therapy pool located in the Heart and Lung Building, Cardiac Rehab Unit on the first floor. A pool chair lift is available to assist participants into the pool. Swimming not required. Due to high demand, each participant may only register for one group of classes. All classes are 45 minutes in length.
Contact: 819-8800
Register Online

Title: Speed Program
Event Date: Ongoing
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: The purpose of the speed clinic is to offer a unique opportunity for young athletes to improve their speed, agility, and power. The clinic is tailored to enhance the athlete's ability to achieve. The athletes will receive professional instruction by strength and conditioning certified exercise physiologists.
For more information, contact Melanie Willoughby
Contact: 819-8800 Wellness Center

Ongoing Events
Title: Personal Training
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: Try personal training to maximize your wellness potential. The Wellness Center offers:
- one on one
- Group Personal Training
Personal training consists of exericise supervision, development of an individualized exercise prescription while focusing on improvement of total body fitness, percentage of body fat testing and exercise education and guidelines.
Contact: 819-8800 Wellness Center

Title: Cardiac Rehabilitation Maintenance "Heartworks" Program
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: The "Heartworks" program is designed for clients who have a history of cardiac disease and have graduated from a monitored cardiac rehabilitation program. This program is also designed for clients who are at high risk for developing heart disease die to risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and diabetes.
Contact: Wellness Center 819-8800

Title: JUMP training program
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: Jump Up for Maximum Performance is a jump-training program for female athletes ages 10-18, proven to reduce the risk of knee injuries. The program, consists of a stretching program, plyometric jump training, and strength training. For more information, contact Kathy Carlson 819-8800
Contact: 819-8800 Wellness Center

Title: Resting Metabolic Rate Testing
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: A test designed for any individual thinking of starting a weight management program, or just wanting to know more about their metabolic rate. The 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. A must if you are interested in perminent weight loss. Time 30-60 minutes.
Contact: Kathy Carlson 819-8800

Title: Step and Circuit
Event Date: Held on Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: A 60-minute class that combines a cardiovascular workout with muscular strength and conditioning.
Contact: 819-8800 Wellness Center

Title: Chair Aerobics Classes
Event Date: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Mornings
Time: 9:00am to 9:30am
Location: Candler Hospital
Description: 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.
Contact: Wellness Center 819-8800


St. Joseph's Hospital Campus: 11705 Mercy Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419, (p) 912-819-4100

 

Candler Hospital Campus: 5353 Reynolds St., Savannah, GA 31405, (p) 912-819-6000