by erlangerhealth | Apr 14, 2016 | Breakthrough, Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues
Imagine a kidney cancer procedure that removes cancerous tissue while leaving the rest of the kidney intact. At Erlanger Health System, that procedure is a reality. In the past, if a cancerous spot were found on a kidney, the entire kidney was removed. In the last few...
by by: Bill Moore Smith, M.D. | Apr 8, 2016 | Sports Medicine, Stay Well
My child needs a physical – what should be included in a thorough sports physical? The sports physical answers an important question: Does your child have any medical condition that will make him or her more likely to suffer an illness or injury on the playing...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 31, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stories of Hope
When visiting Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, it doesn’t take long to recognize how invaluable Child Life Specialists are. They’re in every area of the hospital, donning their pink and black uniforms, and spreading joy at every opportunity. What is a Child Life...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 28, 2016 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women in the United States. The good news, though, is that the cancer is also one of the most preventable. This type of cancer is largely preventable because it is slow developing. It can take as many as...
by Paul Zmaj, M.D. | Mar 24, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Regain Health
Is your child struggling with bed-wetting? With the right approach, you can help him or her overcome this stumbling block. In children, urinary incontinence (UI) — or the loss of bladder control —most often occurs in the form of bed-wetting. While bed-wetting is not...
