by erlangerhealth | Sep 9, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
It may seem at times like headphones are a natural extension of your child’s ears. But the question is — Are those headphones hurting his or her hearing? The short answer: Probably so, at least on some level. As a child grows and develops, his or her ears require...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 8, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Are you a member of the baby boomer generation, born between 1945 and 1965? Did you know there’s a condition that you’re five times more likely to develop than other adults? It’s true. Adults born in those years are much more likely to develop hepatitis C than other...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 30, 2017 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Whether you’re an old pro at wearing contact lenses to correct your vision or are just getting started, there are a few tricks of the trade you need to know. Believe it or not, contact lenses have been in use since the late 1800s. Those first contact lenses were made...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 24, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
If your teen is headed to college this fall, you may have noticed that the meningococcal vaccine was either recommended or required. But why is that? Let’s first define what exactly the meningococcal vaccine protects against. The vaccine is designed to prevent...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 14, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well
With school about to get underway for the new year, that means fall sports aren’t far behind. Do you have the gear your child needs to stay safe and protected in his or her sport? While your child’s school or community team will likely provide some or all equipment,...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 9, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Are you already making plans to watch the total solar eclipse on August 21st? It’s an exciting event, but while you enjoy the sight, you need to be sure you also protect your sight. A total solar eclipse, like the one occurring on the 21st, happens when the moon...
