by erlangerhealth | Jun 2, 2017 | Brain Health & Stroke, Stay Well
This N That host James Howard interviews Dr. James Fleming from The Southeast Regional Stroke Center at Erlanger Health System. When we say stroke, Dr. Fleming, what exactly is going on in our head? Good question. A stroke happens when you have blood flow cut off to...
by erlangerhealth | May 30, 2017 | Brain Health & Stroke, Stay Well
For people who suffer a stroke, faster treatment greatly improves patient outcome. Leading the way in stroke care, the Erlanger Southeast Regional Stroke Center provides a 24/7 rapid-response stroke team that can diagnose and treat patients in minutes. This 24/7...
by by Berneet Kaur, M.D. | Aug 30, 2016 | Brain Health & Stroke, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
With the loss of legendary Lady Vol basketball coach Pat Summitt earlier this year, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia were all over the news. As you age, what you should know about dementia and how to protect your brain health? Dementia is common across the world. The...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 5, 2015 | Brain Health & Stroke, Erlanger News, Stories of Hope
On May 6, Sarah Walker stepped up to the pitcher’s mound at the center of AT&T Field — home of the Chattanooga Lookouts — and threw the first pitch of the evening’s game. But before that momentous pitch, Sarah, a stroke survivor, stood in front of thousands...
by erlangerhealth | May 26, 2015 | Brain Health & Stroke, Regain Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well, Stories of Hope
In 2006, a 13-year-old star football player, Zachery Lystedt, made an impressive tackle during his last junior high football game. During the play, the back of his head slammed against the ground. Zachery lay on the turf, holding both sides of his head, but he was...
