by erlangerhealth | Sep 19, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News
It’s about the size of a TV remote control, but the small device known as AccuVein is making a big impact on patients at Erlanger and Children’s Hospitals. AccuVein, a new technology designed to help access veins for drawing blood and administering IVs, uses a beam of...
by John “Chip” Harris, M.D. | Sep 18, 2015 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
The glycemic index is a scientific look at how the carbohydrate content of individual foods affects blood glucose, or sugar, levels. This index ranks foods based on their potential for raising blood glucose, as compared to a standard such as sugar or white bread....
by erlangerhealth | Sep 17, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well
Chattanooga, Tenn. – As outside temperatures begin to fall and families bring out the blankets to stay warm at night, medical specialists and educational coordinators at Erlanger would like to take a moment to remind parents about the importance of safe sleep for...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 16, 2015 | Erlanger News, Stay Well
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System is pleased to announce Erlanger Health Fair Day is this Sunday, September 20, at the Chattanooga Market from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Two dozen Erlanger departments and physician practices will be on hand to answer health...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 15, 2015 | Breakthrough, Cancer Issues, Erlanger News, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the U.S. with approximately one in every six men developing it in his lifetime. But with early detection and treatment, the survival rate is almost 100%. So, how can we detect prostate cancer earlier and with a...