by erlangerhealth | Nov 15, 2022 | Brain Health & Stroke, Regain Health
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological condition – impacting more than 3 million people in the United States. Often called a “seizure disorder,” epilepsy causes unpredictable seizures, along with other health effects. For some, epilepsy is a...
by Erlanger Health System | Sep 16, 2022 | Brain Health & Stroke, Child & Family Health, Sports Medicine
Each year, one out of every five student athletes playing a contact sport suffers a concussion from a blow to the head. Concussions — one of the most common sports injuries — should not be taken lightly. Even what seems like a mild whack to the head can be serious....
by Erlanger Health System | Jul 20, 2022 | Brain Health & Stroke, Cardiology, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure
Erlanger Health System is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care. American Heart Association awarded EHS with the Gold Plus Achievement Award by treating patients to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart...
by Erlanger Health System | Jul 12, 2022 | Brain Health & Stroke, Fitness & Wellness, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Sports Medicine
Register now for our Tai Chi classes before they fill up: https://tiny.utk.edu/TaiChiJul-Sep2022 ——————————————————– Schedule: Wednesdays & Fridays |...
by erlangerhealth | May 13, 2022 | Brain Health & Stroke, Stay Well
Each year, nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. We are spreading the word about B.E. F.A.S.T.—a simple tool anyone can use to diagnose a stroke by identifying the most common symptoms. Do you know how to identify the symptoms of a stroke?...
by erlangerhealth | May 24, 2021 | Brain Health & Stroke, Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When a person experiences a stroke, the type of treatment he or she receives is largely dependent on what caused the stroke. So what happens when the cause is unknown? Treatment following a stroke has dual purposes — it’s intended to limit the damage caused by the...
