by Erlanger Health System | Sep 26, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
National Pediculosis Prevention Month, September, was first designated in 1985 to promote early detection and the safest possible approaches to manage pediculosis, known medically as head lice. Lice may often be a factor in schools, but there are ways to prevent them...
by Christine Denton, MD | Sep 12, 2022 | Allergies, Child & Family Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
It’s important to distinguish between celiac disease and gluten intolerance in gluten-related conditions, scientifically known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). While both may share some common symptoms, they are distinct conditions with varying...
by Erlanger Health System | Aug 18, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
When you think of immunizations, you may think of kids at the pediatrician’s office. But actually, adults need immunizations, too. So how do you know what immunizations (also known as vaccines) you need — and when? Each year, the CDC sets an immunization schedule for...
by Erlanger Marketing | Jul 8, 2022 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Stay Well
For most of us these days, our smartphone acts as an extension of our hand. And we may spend hours each day looking at a computer screen. This technology can be great for productivity but not so much for our bodies. According to a 2021 Nielson Company report, adults...
by Erlanger Health System | Jun 7, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Heart Health, Stay Well
June 1-7 is National CPR and AED Awareness week. These life-saving processes can provide crucial care in a critical time for patients and can be utilized by anyone. Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States. If a cardiac arrest patient is quickly...
by Christine Denton, MD | May 18, 2022 | Allergies, Child & Family Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
What if you couldn’t eat bread? Or pasta? Or cookies? What if you couldn’t eat anything containing wheat, rye, and barley because of a protein found in these grains? Millions of Americans — including children — get gas, diarrhea, and other symptoms whenever they eat...
