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...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 27, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
When you find out that a loved one has cancer, it can be difficult to handle even as an adult. Imagine facing the situation as a child. Talking with kids about cancer requires a unique approach. Kids are often stronger than we think. But cancer and its effects can be...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 26, 2019 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Just the thought of hemorrhoids is enough for most people to cringe, either in embarrassment or at the thought of pain. But if you’ve ever experienced them, you are not alone — and help is available! Because hemorrhoids involve a “private” area of the body and are...