by erlangerhealth | Nov 11, 2015 | Breakthrough, Cardiology, Erlanger News, Stay Well
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger is the first hospital in Tennessee to implant a cardiac stent featuring a bioabsorbable polymer drug which promotes faster arterial healing and fewer complications for those with coronary artery disease. Boston Scientific’s...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 10, 2015 | Breakthrough, Cardiology, Erlanger News, Heart Attack, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
Pulsara — an innovative new mobile application for emergency responders — eliminates mounds of paperwork and time-consuming operator calls by connecting Erlanger’s emergency response teams on one simple, easy-to-use platform. Early identification and immediate...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 4, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
We are all familiar with influenza — the awful, achy illness better known as the flu. And anyone can get it. For most, the major symptoms of fever, sore throat, chills, cough, headaches, and muscle aches last only a few days. But for some, flu symptoms are worse —...
by William E. Gist, M.D. | Nov 2, 2015 | Erlanger News, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well, Women's Health
Seeing a doctor early and often is one of the best ways to help ensure a healthy pregnancy. In fact, women who get prenatal care have healthier babies and are less likely to deliver prematurely or have other serious pregnancy problems than those who don’t. So,...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 30, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Stay Well, Stories of Hope
A lifelong comic book and cartoon enthusiast, Dr. David Suhrbier often sports belts and ties representing his favorite characters to break down barriers, make his young patients comfortable, and better understand their needs. Dr. Suhrbier, a pediatric neurologist at...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 20, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News, Stay Well, Weight Loss
Weight loss surgeries, like gastric bypass, have been a treatment option since the 1980s, but not everyone is comfortable with — or eligible for — these procedures. For them, Erlanger offers two, revolutionary new options. The Erlanger Metabolic & Bariatric...
