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...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 16, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
When we’re young, our brains are super busy. They’re tasked with growing and developing in new ways every day. That’s why it’s important to fuel up the right way. But how can you know what foods your child should be eating? We’ll let you in on the secret! Read on for...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 23, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
We live in a world of distraction. Technology is everywhere, and our smartphones are essentially an extension of our hands. In this rapidly changing world, our attention spans have gradually decreased — these days the average person’s attention span is about eight...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 21, 2018 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well, Women's Health
Here at Erlanger Health System we are proud to be the title sponsor for the Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon on March 3-5, 2023. We look forward to a fun-filled and safe event for everyone. With the marathon fast approaching we asked one of our primary care sports...
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...
