by erlangerhealth | Sep 14, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System employees, donors, and volunteers celebrated the opening of a new Chapel at Erlanger Hospital on Friday, September 11, 2015. The dedication and blessing of the Chapel featured readings, prayers, and songs by local...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 11, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News
During a private ceremony overlooking the Tennessee River and the surrounding valley at Erlanger’s LIFE FORCE hangar, somber sounds of a harp and an ancient ram’s horn (Shafar) could be heard echoing throughout the area this morning — the 14th anniversary of the 9/11...
by By Shayla Toombs-Withers, D.O. | Sep 9, 2015 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Q: At what point should I switch my child from a pediatrician to a physician who specializes in treating adults? A: This is a question frequently asked by parents of older teens. The right time to transition your child to a family medicine or internal medicine...
by Jeannie Dassow, M.D. | Sep 8, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well, Women's Health
The first few months of motherhood often seem overwhelming, especially for first-time moms. The wonderful journey of parenthood can begin with a powerful changing tide of hormones — a period of feeling blue — after the baby is born. About 70 to 80 percent of new...
by By Bill Smith, M.D. | Sep 3, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Sports Medicine, Stay Well
Exercising and playing sports not only improves your child’s fitness, it boosts self-esteem, coordination, and self-discipline. But these benefits sometimes come with a price — injuries. Fortunately, you can help your children prevent many sports injuries by taking...