by By George Phillips, M.D. | Aug 28, 2015 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Colon cancer results in over 55,000 deaths each year and is the second leading source of cancer deaths in the United States. In the early stages of the disease, a large number of people don’t show any signs or symptoms, so physicians are convinced that screening is...
by By Karla Garcia, M.D. | Aug 24, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
If you’re a parent, it’s important to know diarrhea carries a risk of dehydration — especially in children. We all lose some body water daily in our sweat, tears, urine, and stool. However, kids can sometimes lose large amounts of water and salts through fever,...
by By Bill Crowe, NP | Aug 19, 2015 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Waiting in a doctor’s office or health clinic can make you feel nervous, impatient, or even scared. Knowing how to talk to your doctor, nurse, and other members of your health care team will help you get the medical care and information you need. Prepare for your...
by By Stephen Cromer, D.O., UT Erlanger Institute for Sports and Health | Aug 18, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you’re in a hot place or outside during hot weather, headache, confusion, dizziness, or nausea could be a sign of a heat-related illness. And being hot for too long can cause a condition known as hyperthermia (hy-per-ther-mee-uh) — the opposite of hypothermia,...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 17, 2015 | Erlanger News, Stay Well
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System community health centers will host an information session on “Social Security 101-Understanding the Basics” at the Dodson Avenue Community Health Center on Wednesday, August 19 beginning at noon. Many area residents still...
by By Darwin Koller, M.D. | Aug 13, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
No parent wants a child to be ill or injured. And for many parents, anything that goes wrong with their children may feel like an emergency. But rushing to the emergency department may not the best choice for your child’s care — and may be unnecessary. How do you...
