by erlangerhealth | 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...
by erlangerhealth | 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....
by erlangerhealth | Jan 21, 2018 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Stay Well
Patients who come into the walk-in clinic with either of these injuries are advised to: Get an x-ray and examination at the clinic to determine extent of injury Learn and practice the recommended exercises Take an anti-inflammatory (i.e., Aspirin, Tylenol, Advil)...
by erlangerhealth | 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!...
by erlangerhealth | 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...
by erlangerhealth | Dec 29, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you think about distracted driving, you probably think of texting while behind the wheel. But there are many other distractions that can be just as dangerous. In fact, an AAA study found that drivers who get behind the wheel after missing one to two hours of the...
