by erlangerhealth | Aug 19, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
Your daughter loves soccer so much that she wants to play it year-round. While the physical activity is great for her, the stress on her body from doing the same thing over and over might not be. Years ago, most young athletes played several sports, skipping from one...
by by: Shayla Toombs-Withers, M.D. | Aug 17, 2016 | Stay Well, Women's Health
From mammograms to pelvic exams, colonoscopies to bone density tests, health screenings provide an important way for doctors to detect and treat potential health problems early on. But how do you know which tests are recommended — and when to get them? One simple way...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 10, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Very few kids love going to the doctor. But some react with anxiety or in downright terror. Fortunately, there are ways to help calm their fears. Kids fear a trip to the doctor’s office for many reasons, from simply thinking about experiencing the pain of a shot to...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 9, 2016 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You worked out a couple days ago and are feeling a lingering ache. Did you accidentally pull something during your workout, or is it just normal, to-be-expected soreness? Aches after a workout can feel similar whether they’re caused by an injury or just the workout...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 8, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
You’re probably starting to shop for backpacks, notepads and pencils. Maybe you’ve taken a trip to the mall to pick out clothes and shoes for the new school year. But is your child prepared with the immunizations required for his or her grade level? Kids often receive...
by by: Hannah Bujack, M.D. & Oliver Bujack, M.D. | Aug 5, 2016 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When was the last time you saw your primary care physician (PCP)? Do you see your doctor a couple of times a year, once a year – or even less frequently? As adults, we often lose sight of primary care because we’re short on time or we put the needs of our families...
