by erlangerhealth | May 9, 2018 | Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You got the results of a recent screening back and your doctor says they show “precancerous cervical changes.” But what exactly does that mean? Well, the short answer is: It means exactly what it sounds like. Your screening found cells in your cervix that are...
by erlangerhealth | May 9, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Childhood Obesity, Stay Well
Did you know that nearly one in five kids aged 6 to 19 is considered obese? The numbers are staggering — and they’ve tripled since the 1970s. The official definition of obesity is “having excess body fat.” Medical providers use the body mass index (BMI) tool to...
by erlangerhealth | 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...
by Dr. Kimberly K. Smith | Apr 23, 2018 | 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...
by erlangerhealth | 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...
by erlangerhealth | 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...
