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...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 1, 2015 | Erlanger News, Stories of Hope
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Nineteen regional Ace Hardware stores in Georgia and Tennessee will participate in One-Day Bucket promotion on Saturday, September 5, to raise money and support Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. Customers who make a $5 donation at participating Ace...
by Dr. Anand Shridharani, M.D. | Sep 1, 2015 | Cancer Issues, Fitness & Wellness, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Sexual Health, Stay Well
Screening tests can find diseases earlier — when they are easier to treat. It’s well known that doctors recommend that men be aware of any changes on or to their bodies from moles to lumps to dry skin. Changes in appearance or texture can often be a symptom of an...
