July 22, 2019
No one ever wants to consider the worst-case scenario when it comes to pregnancy, but for thousands of American families each year, perinatal and neonatal loss are a sad reality. When the worst happens, know that you aren’t alone. Erlanger offers resources to help you through perinatal and neonatal...
July 16, 2019
Men's Health, Stay Well, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor, Women's Health
Amar Singh, MD
They may be two small, fist-sized organs, but they play a big role in ensuring the body functions properly. How much do you know about how the kidneys work?
There are so many parts of the human body that we so rarely think about unless something goes wrong....
July 4, 2019
If you’re planning to take your family to one of Chattanooga’s firework shows to celebrate Independence Day, great! If you’re planning to set off a few in a rousing celebration at home, check out these safety tips first.
It is legal to set off fireworks within the Chattanooga city limits...
June 21, 2019
Years ago, diabetes was placed in two defined categories — Type 1, which also was known as juvenile diabetes, and Type 2, which was considered “adult onset.” These days, though, those boundary lines are blurred.
More adults are being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, but of more concern, more children...
June 21, 2019
When you or a loved one are diagnosed with cancer, all the terminology you hear can be confusing and just plain scary. So, let’s make at least one part of it easier to understand — cancer staging.
First things first, let’s put a definition with “cancer staging.” Staging is the...
June 11, 2019
Do you count down to holiday barbecues by counting calories?
Summer’s much-anticipated barbecue season has finally arrived. And after weeks of dietary diligence, this is your chance to show family and friends how great you look and feel.
But then it hits you — you’re heading straight into holidays made of...
June 10, 2019
When we’re younger, falling down is seen as a natural part of development. When we’re a little older, falls might be seen as funny. But for seniors, falls are no laughing matter.
As we age, falls become more likely, for a number of reasons. During the aging process, we typically...
June 5, 2019
Clubfoot is relatively rare, but for those affected by the condition, along with their families, it can have a major impact. Fortunately, there are effective treatment methods available today.
Clubfoot is a congenital disorder that occurs in about one in every 1,000 babies born in the United States. Boys are...
June 5, 2019
Back, Bone & Joint Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Women's Health
You wake up, get out of bed and feel a stabbing pain in your heel. Sound familiar? If so, you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It’s caused by inflammation in the plantar fascia, the thick band of...
June 3, 2019
Led by Dr. Jan Keys, nursing leadership at Erlanger Health System (EHS) has historically investigated and proposed innovative opportunities for nurses at all levels to further their education. While numerous other opportunities exist for further education, the focus of this article is on LPNs who wish to transition to...
June 3, 2019
Erlanger Health System (EHS) has always been very supportive of employees who wish to continue or further their education, both with degree and continuing education courses. In addition to the standard tuition reimbursement offered by EHS, there are EHS scholarships for nursing students who are also employees and partnerships...
June 3, 2019
Jan Keys, DNP, RN, FACHE
The legacy of Erlanger nurses can be seen in action every day as they provide care in a competent, patient-focused, efficient and compassionate manner. The organizational goals for Erlanger nurses are to maximize care variation, improve performance on quality and patient satisfaction metrics, provide continuity...
