by erlangerhealth | Mar 27, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
When you find out that a loved one has cancer, it can be difficult to handle even as an adult. Imagine facing the situation as a child. Talking with kids about cancer requires a unique approach. Kids are often stronger than we think. But cancer and its effects can be...
by John Heise, MD | Mar 2, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Whether your preteen had an easygoing childhood or an extended version of the terrible twos, entering into puberty brings a whole new world. Do you know how to help your child navigate the challenges that puberty can bring? You may think of puberty in terms of when to...
by Robert Quigley, MD | Feb 18, 2019 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Child & Family Health, Regain Health
Princess Eugenie recently drew attention at her wedding for wearing a dress that intentionally exposed the surgical scar from scoliosis surgery. That move brought scoliosis out of the shadows and into the news. But what exactly should parents know about the condition?...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 11, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
If you’re someone who prefers to exercise outdoors, you’re familiar with the challenges that cold, rainy Tennessee winter days can bring. You probably take your workouts indoors. Consider this: during the winter, your little ones need to take their exercise indoors,...
by Greg May, DO | Feb 4, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Common Childhood Diseases, Erlanger News, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
A sore throat is one of the most common reasons for seeing a doctor and is caused by a viral or bacterial infection of the cells that line the throat. Once the infection sets in, the body reacts with swelling, redness, and pain. Other symptoms may include general...
by Greg May, DO | Jan 23, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
By now in life, you know that you should have a flu shot every year to prepare for flu season. You may have even gotten the flu once or twice…an experience you never want to repeat. But do you really know about the flu? The flu season is headed toward its peak —...
