by Todd Boren, MD | Jan 13, 2022 | Gynecological Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Most women don’t give much thought to their cervix unless they’re pregnant or trying to conceive. But the cervix plays a powerful role in the reproductive system throughout our whole lives. So what exactly is the cervix? The cervix is the passage that...
by Lindsay Bass, BSN, RN | Jan 11, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
We all want our kids to be physically active and to enjoy their playtime while still being safe. According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for all children ages 0 to 19. This statistic holds true to our data here at Children’s Hospital at...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 3, 2022 | Stay Well
All of our emergency rooms see injuries during winter weather. Most of these injuries are related to falls and can range from broken bones or fractures to head injuries and/or serious lacerations. Injuries to limbs or internal organs can also happen when people are...
by erlangerhealth | Dec 20, 2021 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
The holiday season is in full force once November arrives… logically, the holiday spirit should have us all in a great mood. Right? Not always. In fact, while the holidays are a cheerful time for many people, they can also be a sorrowful, lonely, anxious, or...
by erlangerhealth | Dec 17, 2021 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Believe it or not, toy-related injuries are common. In fact, a study published in the journal Clinical Pediatrics in 2014 found that approximately 18 children suffer a serious toy-related injury every hour. In other words, every three minutes, a child is hurt...
by erlangerhealth | Dec 3, 2021 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
If you’re like most Americans, you probably take at least one prescription medication. But do you know enough about the meds you’re taking? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 50 percent of American adults have used at least one...
