by erlangerhealth | Nov 17, 2015 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Erlanger News, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Stories of Hope, Women's Health
Though it may not be as common as other forms of cancer, pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. But at Erlanger, it is no longer thought of as the “death sentence” it used to be. Your pancreas is a small but...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 13, 2015 | Erlanger News, Men's Health, Sexual Health, Stay Well
Vasectomy is one of the safest and most effective forms of birth control available, proving successful in more than 99 percent of men who undergo the procedure. “By stopping sperms’ ability to leave the body, vasectomies effectively eliminate the possibility of...
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,...
