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...
by Charles Schmittdiel, Ph.D. | Mar 27, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Most people trying to change their eating habits often have a set of foods that are harder to give up or say “no” to. In the beginning, you may want to try to focus on totally avoiding those foods. But in the long run, avoidance-based coping strategies do not promote...
by Rachel Newmyer, RN | Mar 23, 2018 | Ask an Expert, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Dear Navigator, Why is it important to keep your follow up appointments after bariatric surgery? I can see the importance of coming back for the first couple appointments post-surgery to check up on my wound sites and such, but other than weighing me, which I will be...
