Published on Dec 11, 2015 by by Joani Jack, M.D. | Breakthrough, Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Regain Health, Stay Well
Ear infections — most common during the winter months — are one of the leading reasons parents take children to the doctor’s office. Young children are more likely to get ear infections because the tubes inside the ear (known as the eustachian tubes) are smaller and...
Published on Dec 9, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger East, Erlanger News, Stories of Hope
As decorated trees began appearing throughout the city, a massive lighted evergreen was ceremoniously hoisted to the top of Erlanger East Hospital following a celebratory feast and milestone event at the growing Gunbarrel Road facility. The symbolic “Topping Out”...
Published on Nov 11, 2015 | Breakthrough, Cardiology, Erlanger News, Stay Well
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger is the first hospital in Tennessee to implant a cardiac stent featuring a bioabsorbable polymer drug which promotes faster arterial healing and fewer complications for those with coronary artery disease. Boston Scientific’s...
Published on Nov 10, 2015 | Breakthrough, Cardiology, Erlanger News, Heart Attack, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
Pulsara — an innovative new mobile application for emergency responders — eliminates mounds of paperwork and time-consuming operator calls by connecting Erlanger’s emergency response teams on one simple, easy-to-use platform. Early identification and immediate...
Published on Nov 6, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News
A partnership between Chattanooga startup 3D Ops and Erlanger Health System was announced at a press conference held at Erlanger, Wednesday October 21. The pilot program involves a six-month commitment from 3D Ops to produce life-sized 3-D printed models of organs...
Published on Nov 2, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System will hold a groundbreaking celebration for LIFE FORCE’s new hangar at the Winchester Municipal Airport on Wednesday, November 4, beginning at 9 a.m. (Central Time). “Erlanger is pleased to have its fifth air ambulance based...
