by erlangerhealth | May 31, 2018 | Cancer Issues, Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
Are you familiar with ovarian cancer? While this type of cancer accounts for only 3 percent of all cancers among American women, it causes more deaths each year than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. Unlike breast cancer, ovarian cancer is rarely...
by erlangerhealth | May 9, 2018 | Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You got the results of a recent screening back and your doctor says they show “precancerous cervical changes.” But what exactly does that mean? Well, the short answer is: It means exactly what it sounds like. Your screening found cells in your cervix that are...
by erlangerhealth | May 4, 2018 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
When you think of bariatric surgery, weight loss probably comes immediately to mind. And while weight loss is one benefit of this type of surgery, it’s not the only one. Each year in the United States, hundreds of thousands of people undergo some type of bariatric...
by erlangerhealth | Apr 11, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well, Women's Health
Neonatal Nurses Day is celebrated every year on September 15th, but Erlanger celebrates its nurses every single day of the year. Neonatal nurses are staff who work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). But what exactly does a neonatal nurse do, and why might...
by erlangerhealth | Apr 4, 2018 | Men's Health, Women's Health
On Friday, April 13, officials will raise a “Donate Life” flag in the Erlanger Baroness Hospital courtyard to recognize and honor 50 Erlanger patients who gave the ultimate gift of life as organ donors in 2017. Thanks to the organ donations of these 50...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 27, 2018 | Men's Health, Women's Health
As we continue to strive for excellent care here at Erlanger Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center, we have hired two new surgical coordinators. Please join us in welcoming Serena McSears and Amy Jo Watkins! Serena McSears What do you enjoy most about being a...
