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...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 9, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Ticks, mosquitos, chiggers — oh my! With the arrival of summer comes more time spent outdoors…and more exposure to insects. How can you protect yourself against the dreaded bug bite? How to fend off bug bites — and what to do if you get one — varies based on the type...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 5, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Your family’s outdoors at the pool when all of a sudden you hear thunder. Is it time to head indoors? The short answer — yes. If you’ve lived in the south for long, you know that pop-up storms are a frequent event during the long days of summer. They crop up seemingly...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 6, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Juuling has been all over the news lately. But what the heck does this buzzword mean? And why does it matter? You’ve heard of e-cigarettes. In 2014, e-cigarettes were the most common smoking method among middle and high school students. That trend started as a...
by erlangerhealth | May 9, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Childhood Obesity, Stay Well
Did you know that nearly one in five kids aged 6 to 19 is considered obese? The numbers are staggering — and they’ve tripled since the 1970s. The official definition of obesity is “having excess body fat.” Medical providers use the body mass index (BMI) tool to...
by erlangerhealth | Apr 11, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well, Women's Health
Neonatal Nurses Day is celebrated every year on September 15th, but Erlanger celebrates its nurses every single day of the year. Neonatal nurses are staff who work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). But what exactly does a neonatal nurse do, and why might...
