by Erlanger Health System | Sep 26, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
National Pediculosis Prevention Month, September, was first designated in 1985 to promote early detection and the safest possible approaches to manage pediculosis, known medically as head lice. Lice may often be a factor in schools, but there are ways to prevent them...
by Christine Denton, MD | Sep 12, 2022 | Allergies, Child & Family Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
September 13 is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. In this article, Dr. Denton has provided insights on different aversions to gluten. There are some key differences between celiac disease and “gluten intolerance.” Neither should be confused with a...
by Erlanger Health System | Aug 18, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
When you think of immunizations, you may think of kids at the pediatrician’s office. But actually, adults need immunizations, too. So how do you know what immunizations (also known as vaccines) you need — and when? Each year, the CDC sets an immunization schedule for...
by Erlanger Health System | Jun 7, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Heart Health, Stay Well
June 1-7 is National CPR and AED Awareness week. These life-saving processes can provide crucial care in a critical time for patients and can be utilized by anyone. Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States. If a cardiac arrest patient is quickly...
by Allyson Cole | May 27, 2022 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Well-being is the health of mind, body, and spirit. It means we have the support, tools, and optimal environments we need to build, sustain, and enjoy our lives to the fullest. It’s not always easy to prioritize ourselves, but when it comes to our well-being, it is...
by Christine Denton, MD | May 18, 2022 | Allergies, Child & Family Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
What if you couldn’t eat bread? Or pasta? Or cookies? What if you couldn’t eat anything containing wheat, rye, and barley because of a protein found in these grains? Millions of Americans — including children — get gas, diarrhea, and other symptoms whenever they eat...
