by erlangerhealth | Jan 19, 2021 | Ask an Expert, Stay Well
Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been an effort to make one or more COVID-19 vaccines available as soon as possible through Operation Warp Speed. As that vaccine rolls out to our healthcare workers and communities, many people have lingering questions...
by Bryce Cunningham, M.D., Orthopaedic Trauma | Jun 10, 2019 | Ask an Expert, Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Stay Well, Women's Health
When we’re younger, falling down is seen as a natural part of development. When we’re a little older, falls might be seen as funny. But for seniors, falls are no laughing matter. As we age, falls become more likely, for a number of reasons. During the aging process,...
by Rachel Newmyer, RN | Jun 15, 2018 | Ask an Expert, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Dear Navigator, What kind of impact will weight loss surgery have on my social life and my relationships? I thought about this question for a few days and was torn in my response. Though I am sure most bariatric surgical practices would love to tell their patients...
by Christopher Sanborn, MD | Jun 14, 2018 | Ask an Expert, Men's Health, Women's Health
While many diets are touted as the “best” diet by different specialists and enthusiasts in the nutrition field, the simple truth is that there does not appear to be a superior diet for everyone to follow when trying to lose weight. That’s not to say that there can’t...
by Rachel Newmyer, RN | Mar 23, 2018 | Ask an Expert, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Dear Navigator, Why is it important to keep your follow up appointments after bariatric surgery? I can see the importance of coming back for the first couple appointments post-surgery to check up on my wound sites and such, but other than weighing me, which I will be...
by Daniel Cronk, MD | Mar 23, 2018 | Ask an Expert, Men's Health, Women's Health
Everyone knows that satisfied “full” feeling, especially after a large meal like Thanksgiving. That feeling is commonly associated with having eaten well, and we are conditioned to think we haven’t eaten enough if we don’t feel this way after a meal. By contrast, I...
