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...
May 31, 2019
If you’re a woman, have you ever felt dizzy without reason or experienced sudden weakness? While these conditions may seem common, they could also be possible signs of a stroke. Learn about the unique symptoms of stroke in women and how you can help lower your risk.
Did you know...
May 23, 2019
From Instagram models to picture-perfect Snaps, images of perfection are all around us. It’s always been difficult for teens to maintain a healthy body image, but how can they overcome the challenges in today’s selfie world?
Let’s face it: being a teen is hard, no matter what decade you...
May 15, 2019
Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad
Ingredients
Fruit salad
1 lb fresh strawberries , diced
1 lb fresh pineapple , diced
12 oz fresh blueberries
12 oz red grapes , diced into halves
4 kiwis , peeled and diced
1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges in juice, drained well and sliced into...
May 10, 2019
We often think of depression as something that only impacts adults. But in reality, teen depression is also common — affecting as many as one in five teenagers in the United States.
It can be difficult for anyone to determine whether the emotions they’re experiencing are normal or a sign...
May 7, 2019
Ruchir Shah, MD
Did you know that many people experience a warning sign of sorts before having a stroke? It’s true— almost 15 percent of all strokes are preceded by a TIA, what’s often called a “mini-stroke.” So, if you or a loved one have a TIA, what happens next?
We...
