by Erlanger Marketing | Nov 12, 2024 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
On World Pneumonia Day, health experts in Chattanooga are sounding the alarm about a worrying rise in cases of walking pneumonia among children in the local community. “It’s circulating in our community, and it is also circulating nationwide. I have many...
by Erlanger Marketing | Oct 15, 2024 | Ask an Expert, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Stay Well
Maybe you’ve known someone who had carpal tunnel syndrome, or you’ve heard about it somewhere. But would you know if you were experiencing the symptoms? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common orthopedic condition, affecting about 3 percent of women and 2 percent of men...
by Erlanger Marketing | Sep 11, 2024 | Ask an Expert, Brain Health & Stroke, Stay Well
Erlanger Baroness and Erlanger East Hospitals have again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to exceptional stroke care. They have earned national recognition for their efforts. Both hospitals have received the prestigious Gold Plus Achievement Award from the...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 15, 2024 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Handwashing and hand hygiene are vitally important. Each day, we come in contact with thousands of germs. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50 percent of healthy people have the S. aureus bacteria residing on their hair or...
by Erlanger Marketing | Aug 1, 2024 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
When you think of immunizations, you may think of kids at the pediatrician’s office. But actually, immunizations for adults are important, too. So how do you know what immunizations (also known as vaccines) you need — and when? Each year, the CDC sets an immunization...
by Erlanger Marketing | Jun 26, 2024 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Summer brings warmth, sunshine, and the perfect weather for outdoor activities. However, this season also comes a significant but often underestimated danger: leaving children in hot cars. Our schedules and normal routines change, too, so things can become chaotic. At...
