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September 29, 2020What promises can you make to yourself to ensure a heart-healthy future is ahead? Let’s take a look at a few. The heart — it’s a relatively small organ in the body with a significantly large impact. This organ pumps blood throughout the circulatory system, providing the body and its organs...
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September 25, 2018The first signs of weight related health problems began when I was pregnant with my son in 2000 and I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, which appeared again a year later. By 2016 I was suffering from uncontrolled diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and sleep apnea. I was on an insulin...
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June 27, 2018I had a heart attack February 26th. It was a normal day. I felt fine. I’m a cyclist and I rode 40 miles that morning. I went to school. Morning classes went great. When 5th period came around, I was grading some projects and cutting up with the kids. I...
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February 8, 2017Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Cardiology, Women's HealthDid you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for people in Tennessee? According to the American Heart Association, 1 out of 4 deaths is attributed to heart disease in our state. We all know good habits, like regular exercise and a low-fat diet, can make a big difference to...
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December 13, 2016Breakthrough, Cardiology, Heart Attack, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Women's Cardiology, Women's HealthThe nation is about to see Chattanooga in a new light: as home to the next great heart hospital. We’re bringing in some of the top cardiac surgeons and cardiologists in the world and launching a new era in robotic heart surgery. It’s a giant leap forward. Not just for heart...
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November 28, 2016Due to its ongoing investment in new technologies and specialties, the Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute is now among the very best heart centers in the country with new cardiac bypass surgery. Recently, the Institute announced the arrival of Dr. Larry Shears – one of the world’s most experienced robotic heart...
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November 10, 2015Breakthrough, Cardiology, Erlanger News, Heart Attack, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Cardiology, Women's HealthPulsara — an innovative new mobile application for emergency responders — eliminates mounds of paperwork and time-consuming operator calls by connecting Erlanger’s emergency response teams on one simple, easy-to-use platform. Early identification and immediate treatment of a complete artery blockage — also known as a ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)...
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April 6, 2015Breakthrough, Cardiology, Erlanger News, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Stay Well, Women's CardiologyUT Erlanger Cardiology in now offering cardiology appointments to better serve patients in north Georgia and Lookout Mountain through the Erlanger South and UT Erlanger Primary Care Lookout Mountain physician offices. Erlanger South and UT Erlanger Primary Care Lookout Mountain welcome Dr. Kendrick Mills. Board certified in internal medicine with a...
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August 20, 2014Erlanger Health System announced today a partnership with HealthFair — a national testing provider that brings convenient and affordable health testing to community neighborhoods via its mobile health centers. Screenings will be offered throughout the region including areas north of Hamilton County and south into northern Georgia. “Erlanger is fully committed to...
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February 7, 2014Chattanooga, Tenn. – Thanks to the handy craft work of two Erlanger Health System cardiac rehabilitation nurses and the dedicated time of a cardiac survivor, babies at Erlanger East and Erlanger Baroness Campuses were able to send an important message to their mothers today. To create more awareness for heart...
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February 1, 2013Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System, in partnership with the American Heart Association, celebrated the association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign today with a joint proclamation from Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield and Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger. The event, hosted by Erlanger President and CEO Charlesetta Woodard Thompson, launched the “Go...
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October 5, 2011Erlanger Health System and UT Erlanger Cardiology are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Robert L. Huang to its team of 11 board-certified cardiologists. UT Erlanger Cardiology provides specialists in interventional procedures, electrophysiology, and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Huang earned his Undergraduate Degree in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Degree from Case Western...