by Erlanger Marketing | Jan 15, 2025 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Childhood Obesity
When winter temperatures drop in Chattanooga, it’s tempting to curl up on the couch and hibernate until spring. However, staying active during the winter is crucial for children’s health and development. The good news? There are many creative ways to keep...
by Erlanger Marketing | Jan 13, 2025 | Child & Family Health, Childhood Obesity, Fitness & Wellness
As we welcome 2025 at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, we’re excited to help our young patients and their families establish healthy habits that can last a lifetime. The new year brings fresh opportunities to focus on nutrition and wellness, but we know...
by Erlanger Marketing | Dec 26, 2024 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also increase the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) for children and teenagers. While no definitive research directly links holidays to increased pediatric UTIs, several holiday-related factors may...
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...
