Published on Apr 27, 2018 | Back Pain, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
Ouch, my aching back! If this is a frequent complaint of yours, your mattress might be to blame. But what makes a good mattress? Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor. In fact, more than 3 million cases of back pain are reported to a doctor...
Published on Apr 23, 2018 by Dr. Kimberly K. Smith | Stay Well
If you watch the news often enough, you’ll hear plenty of information about the rise in dementia and other aspects of brain health. But there are steps you can take to safeguard your brain as you age. Memory loss and other cognitive issues are not a required part of...
Published on Apr 18, 2018 | Men's Health, Sexual Health, Stay Well
Each year, about half a million American men undergo a vasectomy. But what happens when there’s a change of plans? Anand Shridharani, M.D., a fellowship trained microsurgeon and male infertility expert with Erlanger Health System and assistant professor of urology at...
Published on Apr 16, 2018 | Behavioral Health, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
We hear the word “depression” a lot these days. But when it comes down to it, if you or a loved one were depressed, would you recognize the symptoms? Major depression, defined as significantly impacting a person’s life and disrupting daily activities, affects more...
Published on Apr 12, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Each year, more than 3 million cases of child abuse are reported in the United States. The numbers are sobering. But what can be done to prevent it? The month of April is designated each year as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, bringing attention to a pervasive...
Published on 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...
