by Daniel Cronk, MD | Apr 9, 2019 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Gastric bypass is more invasive than sleeve gastrectomy. Myth or fact? One of the most complex decisions our patients must make prior to surgery is to determine what operation they are going to have. Procedure selection is a shared responsibility between the patient...
by Laxmi Parsa, MD | Apr 8, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Hepatitis A outbreaks continue to make headlines in the region. But what is that exactly and how can you protect yourself? Most of us aren’t super familiar with hepatitis in general, or with hepatitis A specifically. So, let’s take a look at the basics about the...
by Jaime Lacey, RD, LDN | Apr 5, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Childhood Obesity, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
At the Childhood-HEAL (Healthy Eating and Active Living) Center, we work with children, adolescents, and their families to establish healthy lifestyle habits they can maintain for a lifetime. By guiding the patient and their family to make changes together, the impact...
by erlangerhealth | Apr 5, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Spring has finally sprung. The trees are budding, the flowers are blooming, and sunshine lingers a few more minutes every day. It’s time to shed our winter coats. Spring is a time of renewal, what better time to feel a sense of revitalization than to do a little...
by Rachel Newmyer, RN | Apr 3, 2019 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Dear Navigator, I have heard that intestinal gas post-surgery is a big problem. What if anything can be done for this? Good question, Jan; many post-operative bariatric patients indeed complain of gas. These are some things I have learned over the years for prevention...
