by erlangerhealth | Sep 28, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News
CHATTANOOGA,TN – Nine participants in Sunday’s Triathlon event were treated at Erlanger’s Emergency Room, and three were hospitalized at the downtown hospital for acute respiratory distress, aspiration, and a shoulder-related injury, according to Erlanger ER...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 19, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News
It’s about the size of a TV remote control, but the small device known as AccuVein is making a big impact on patients at Erlanger and Children’s Hospitals. AccuVein, a new technology designed to help access veins for drawing blood and administering IVs, uses a beam of...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 15, 2015 | Breakthrough, Cancer Issues, Erlanger News, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the U.S. with approximately one in every six men developing it in his lifetime. But with early detection and treatment, the survival rate is almost 100%. So, how can we detect prostate cancer earlier and with a...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 14, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System employees, donors, and volunteers celebrated the opening of a new Chapel at Erlanger Hospital on Friday, September 11, 2015. The dedication and blessing of the Chapel featured readings, prayers, and songs by local...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 11, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News
During a private ceremony overlooking the Tennessee River and the surrounding valley at Erlanger’s LIFE FORCE hangar, somber sounds of a harp and an ancient ram’s horn (Shafar) could be heard echoing throughout the area this morning — the 14th anniversary of the 9/11...
by erladmin | Sep 2, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News
LIFE FORCE added a new helicopter to its fleet of air ambulances this week. The new helicopter is based at the Winchester airport located in Middle Tennessee. “This is a big deal for Erlanger. The Winchester base has been about ten years in the making,” said LIFE...
