by erlangerhealth | Aug 29, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
The kids are headed back to school — so there’s no better time for this challenge! Ready to boost your health and strengthen your family? Try a family meal time! We challenge you to have at least one meal where everyone sits down together to eat at home. You might be...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 28, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well
Head injuries and concussions are in the news all the time these days. But what you think you know about these common injuries may not actually be true. First things first, though — let’s nail down some specifics about concussions. A concussion is a type of traumatic...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 31, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
The backpack. It’s one of those items that’s on every kid’s back-to-school list — and choosing the right one is very important. We know it’s important for kids to choose a backpack that’s easy on the eyes and maybe includes hit characters from the latest TV show or...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 27, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Did you hear that groan? That’s the sound of children across the region thinking about school starting back. Fortunately, a few easy steps can help you ease their transition back to school. Whether your family hit the road for vacation or stayed home and enjoyed the...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 24, 2018 | Arthritis, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Child & Family Health, Regain Health
You may think of arthritis as something that only impacts older adults, but one in 250 American children have been diagnosed with this condition. More than 300,000 American children are impacted by some form of arthritis. When someone younger than age 16 develops an...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 14, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
We get it: The hot temperatures and beautiful weather make it tempting to hit the open waters! But before you do, take a few minutes for a refresher on boating safety. Following safety best practices out on the boat is extremely important. Unfortunately, Tennessee...
