by Shannon Lamoureax, Volunteer Services & Gift Shop Supervisor | Jul 13, 2023 | Ask an Expert, Stay Well, Stories of Hope
Volunteering is an act of kindness that can never be underestimated. It’s an opportunity to give back to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of others. Volunteering at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Murphy, Tennessee, for Marilyn Brown has...
by Dr. Kayley Marvel, MD | Jun 29, 2023 | Ask an Expert, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, going to the doctor or hospital can bring up a lot of anxiety and discomfort. This is because healthcare is an intimate and vulnerable experience, and it can be challenging to disclose your true identity or sexuality to someone you...
by Allyson Cole | Apr 14, 2022 | Ask an Expert, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Recent studies indicate that alcohol consumption greatly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talked with family medicine physician Dr. Steven Fox to get a medical perspective on this trend. Q: What is driving the recent rise in alcohol use? A: For many people,...
by Dr. Jim Atherton | Feb 24, 2022 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
Q: Our pediatrician took my son’s blood pressure during our last office visit. Why is it necessary to measure the blood pressure of a four-year-old? A: All children over age 3 should have their blood pressure measured routinely with a blood pressure cuff that is an...
by Erlanger Health System | Nov 15, 2021 | Ask an Expert, Stay Well
Diabetes is the most common cause of preventable blindness in people ages 25-65 in the United States. Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye problems that can affect people with diabetes and includes glaucoma and cataracts, but the most common cause of blindness in...
by erlangerhealth | Apr 23, 2021 | Ask an Expert, Gynecological Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
For most women, the symptoms of PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, are all too familiar. But have you ever heard of PMDD? PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, is similar to PMS in some ways, but far more severe. Because it can sometimes be difficult to know whether...
