by erlangerhealth | Apr 27, 2016 | Stories of Hope
The month of April is designated as National Donate Life Month to raise awareness of the need for organ donation. How much do you know about organ donation? “Tissue and organ donation is an immensely important gift that saves thousands of lives every year,” said Asad...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 31, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stories of Hope
When visiting Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, it doesn’t take long to recognize how invaluable Child Life Specialists are. They’re in every area of the hospital, donning their pink and black uniforms, and spreading joy at every opportunity. What is a Child Life...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 22, 2016 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Stories of Hope, Weight Loss
In 2008, Robert Starnes reached a turning point. The 45-year-old law enforcement officer didn’t like the fact that his body had grown to 425 pounds. He also didn’t like that he’d become inactive and was starting to experience the same health problems that had plagued...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 21, 2016 | Stories of Hope
UPDATE [February 24, 2016]: Yesterday, WTVC News channel 9 and local law enforcement officers gathered at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger for a very special presentation. Gabriel “Tater” Singleton was made an honorary deputy of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office....
by erlangerhealth | Jan 6, 2016 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News, Stories of Hope
2015 was a year of growth for LIFE FORCE Air Medical. After relocating the LIFE FORCE 1 helicopter to Cleveland, Tennessee, a fifth helicopter — located in Winchester, Tennessee — was added to the fleet, bringing even more rapid response power to the region. LIFE...
by erlangerhealth | Dec 17, 2015 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Child & Family Health, Common Childhood Diseases, Erlanger News, Men's Health, Stay Well, Stories of Hope, Women's Health
Oncologists at Erlanger Health System are working to solve a riddle, and the answer is a matter of life and death. It’s estimated that only 5% of cancer cases in the U.S. are diagnosed in people between the ages of 15–39. So why does cancer remain the number one cause...
