by Stacie Gilmore, MD | Jan 21, 2022 | Stay Well
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. That’s especially concerning since as many as 1 in 15 homes in the US have high levels of radon. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural decay...
by Todd Boren, MD | Jan 13, 2022 | Gynecological Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Most women don’t give much thought to their cervix unless they’re pregnant or trying to conceive. But the cervix plays a powerful role in the reproductive system throughout our whole lives. So what exactly is the cervix? The cervix is the passage that...
by Kristopher "Case" Sanders, M.D. | Jan 12, 2022 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Orthopaedics
Maybe you’ve gotten used to that persistent creaking sensation in your knees. Or maybe the ache in your hips is new to you. But no matter what kind of joint pain you’re experiencing, you may be wondering why you’re experiencing it. Pain in the joints is extremely...
by Lindsay Bass, BSN, RN | Jan 11, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
We all want our kids to be physically active and to enjoy their playtime while still being safe. According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for all children ages 0 to 19. This statistic holds true to our data here at Children’s Hospital at...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 3, 2022 | Stay Well
All of our emergency rooms see injuries during winter weather. Most of these injuries are related to falls and can range from broken bones or fractures to head injuries and/or serious lacerations. Injuries to limbs or internal organs can also happen when people are...
