Published on 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...
Published on Jan 22, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well, Women's Health
Caroline Thatcher Petsch of Chattanooga has some things to say about the many ways Erlanger East Hospital helped her family have a terrific birthing experience as they welcomed Baby Evelyn into the world. Watch the video below to see what this new mother has to say....
Published on Jan 21, 2018 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Stay Well
Jed Mescon recently sat down with the team at UT Erlanger Orthopaedic Walk-in Clinic to talk about the two most common sports-related injuries: plantar fasciitis and shin splits. Patients who come into the walk-in clinic with either of these injuries are advised to:...
Published on Jan 19, 2018 | Stay Well
“Baby, it’s cold outside…” Indeed, it is! In the last few weeks, cold temperatures have set in across the south, bringing with them a whole new set of challenges for our health and wellness. But there are things you can do to make sure your health stays on track!...
Published on Jan 16, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
You’ve installed the car seat according to manufacturer’s instructions and know how to perfectly latch your little one in the seat. But did you know you could be making your child less safe by doing one common thing? It’s cold outside, and you naturally want to bundle...
Published on Jan 10, 2018 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Orthopaedics, Stay Well
A few months back, we wrote about the dangers of falls among seniors — and how to reduce the risk of falling. But did you know that simply being outdoors increases the risk of falls? In fact, a study published last year found that 48 percent of falls among older...
