by Erlanger Marketing | Nov 26, 2024 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health
As parents, we want to keep our children happy and healthy. Unfortunately, for some families, that journey includes navigating the challenges of juvenile or type 1 diabetes. This chronic autoimmune condition typically develops in childhood or adolescence and requires...
by Erlanger Marketing | Nov 12, 2024 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
On World Pneumonia Day, health experts in Chattanooga are sounding the alarm about a worrying rise in cases of walking pneumonia among children in the local community. “It’s circulating in our community, and it is also circulating nationwide. I have many...
by Regina Lockwitz RNC-NIC, BSN, NICU Nurse Manager, Erlanger East | Oct 23, 2024 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health
Every day in the United States, approximately nine babies die from Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). While this statistic is alarming, following safe sleep practices can prevent many tragic losses. As parents, understanding and implementing these guidelines is...
by Erlanger Marketing | Oct 16, 2024 | Brain Health & Stroke, Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Uncategorized
On average, one out of every five student-athletes playing a contact sport experiences a concussion due to a blow to the head. In sports like football and soccer, the risk of concussion is even more pronounced, with higher rates of injury reported. These numbers...
by Erlanger Marketing | Oct 3, 2024 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health
October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. At Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, we are dedicated to offering the best care for children with spina bifida. Our multidisciplinary team works together to address our patient’s needs and help every child live a healthy,...
by Erlanger Marketing | Oct 1, 2024 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Women's Health
Let’s talk about APPs. No, not that kind — we’re not talking about the handy tools on your phone or the first course at dinner. Let’s talk about advanced practice providers and how they can benefit your health. You may not be familiar with the name,...
