by erlangerhealth | Jan 24, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Common Childhood Diseases, Stay Well
Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. But even with that knowledge, more than 20 percent of Tennessee adults still smoke. When it comes to health, that’s problematic enough by itself, but have you ever really considered the...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 23, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger East, Erlanger News
Pediatric specialty care from board-certified pediatric specialists is now closer to home for children and families in the east Hamilton County and the surrounding communities. Children’s Hospital at Erlanger opened a new subspecialty clinic at Erlanger East to...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 22, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well, Women's Health
Caroline Thatcher Petsch of Chattanooga has some things to say about the many ways Erlanger East Hospital helped her family have a terrific birthing experience as they welcomed Baby Evelyn into the world. Watch the video below to see what this new mother has to say....
by erlangerhealth | Dec 20, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Spending time with grandkids is often described by older adults as one of the best benefits of growing older. But did you know that it can actually help benefit your health, too? It’s true. This type of socialization, known as “intergenerational,” provides a number of...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 22, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
The holiday season can sometimes seem like one long string of “getting,” from good food and treats at Thanksgiving to gifts galore for Hanukkah and Christmas. But the biggest gifts of all actually come when we give. If you’ve ever spent time volunteering or donated to...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 18, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
If you search for “growing pains” on Google, you’ll bring up info about the hit ’80s TV program. But actual growing pains in kids are a real — and normal — occurrence. In fact, as many as 40 percent of all children experience growing pains at some point. These pains...
