by By: Dr. Jennifer Alvarez | Jul 8, 2015 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Q: How can I help my child find relief from a poison ivy rash? A: As your children head into the great outdoors this summer, remind them of the simple rhyme, “Leaves of three, let them be.” Poison ivy consists of shiny clusters of three leaves, typically found in...
by By Janet Kramer-Mai, RN, OCN, CBPN-IC | Jul 1, 2015 | Ask an Expert, Breast Health, Cancer Issues, Stay Well, Women's Health
Q: When should I have my first mammogram? I’m 36 years old without a family history of breast cancer. A: All women, regardless of family history, should have a baseline mammogram between age 35 and 40 and annual mammograms after 40. Over 85 percent of women with...
by erlangerhealth | May 28, 2015 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
Helping your child cope with a fever. Many parents panic when their children have fevers. That’s not always necessary. In fact, a fever can help your child’s body fight off an infection. But when a fever rises high enough that your child is uncomfortable or...
by By Tye Young, DO, UT Erlanger Primary Care East | May 21, 2015 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Adjust your mindset. When visiting a doctor, patients tend to adopt the mindset that their fates are solely in the hands of the professionals. This leads some to show up, say a few words, and leave without getting a complete grasp of their health situations. As a...
by Erlanger Health | May 15, 2015 | Ask an Expert, Stay Well, Women's Health
In celebration of National Women’s Health Week, we’re taking a closer look at 8 health facts that all women need to know now about the issues that affect them and what they can do about them. Men and women are different. Ask any couple that has been...
by By Bill Moore Smith, M.D., UT Erlanger Institute for Sports and Health | May 6, 2015 | Arthritis, Ask an Expert, Back Pain, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Sports Medicine, Stay Well
Are pain relievers actually bad for you? There are a lot of conflicting claims about them in the media. Unfortunately, there’s no simple “yes” or “no” answer. Pain isn’t something that should be taken lightly, yet it must be treated as safely as possible. The key is...
