by erlangerhealth | Nov 17, 2015 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Erlanger News, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Stories of Hope, Women's Health
Though it may not be as common as other forms of cancer, pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. But at Erlanger, it is no longer thought of as the “death sentence” it used to be. Your pancreas is a small but...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 13, 2015 | Erlanger News, Men's Health, Sexual Health, Stay Well
Vasectomy is one of the safest and most effective forms of birth control available, proving successful in more than 99 percent of men who undergo the procedure. “By stopping sperms’ ability to leave the body, vasectomies effectively eliminate the possibility of...
by erladmin | Nov 13, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Pediatric Cancer Issues, Stories of Hope
On Sunday, November 8, area families touched by childhood cancer were invited to reunite at the Children’s Oncology Homecoming at the Chattanooga Zoo. Because Children’s Hospital at Erlanger treats more than 90% of the area’s children with cancer, this meant a...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 11, 2015 | Breakthrough, Cardiology, Erlanger News, Stay Well
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger is the first hospital in Tennessee to implant a cardiac stent featuring a bioabsorbable polymer drug which promotes faster arterial healing and fewer complications for those with coronary artery disease. Boston Scientific’s...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 10, 2015 | Breakthrough, Cardiology, Erlanger News, Heart Attack, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
Pulsara — an innovative new mobile application for emergency responders — eliminates mounds of paperwork and time-consuming operator calls by connecting Erlanger’s emergency response teams on one simple, easy-to-use platform. Early identification and immediate...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 6, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News
A partnership between Chattanooga startup 3D Ops and Erlanger Health System was announced at a press conference held at Erlanger, Wednesday October 21. The pilot program involves a six-month commitment from 3D Ops to produce life-sized 3-D printed models of organs...
