by erlangerhealth | Oct 28, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Sports Medicine
You’ve heard of physical therapy. Maybe you’ve even known someone who saw a physical therapist for a while. But have you ever thought about what it actually does? Well, the answer is pretty much what you might expect. Physical therapy (PT) helps people recover or gain...
by Meg Brasel, CNM Specializes in OB-GYN | Oct 2, 2023 | Gynecological Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Uncategorized, Women's Health
In the vast realm of healthcare, there exists a group of professionals whose contribution often goes unnoticed, yet their impact is profound. Nurse-midwives are the unsung heroes of obstetric and gynecological medicine, offering crucial support and care to women...
by Erlanger Marketing | Sep 29, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Heart Health, Men's Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well, Women's Health
When we work out, we typically think about muscles in our arms, legs, back, or abdomen. However, these aren’t the only muscles that get stronger with regular exercise. What does your heart do? Your heart, which is a muscular organ, gets a workout during exercise, too....
by Heather Sweet | Sep 22, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Men's Health, Stories of Hope, Women's Health
Suicide rates have increased by approximately 36% between 2000 – 2021, casting a long shadow over our society. It’s a grim reality that we must confront, but there is a glimmer of hope amidst this darkness. Suicide prevention is not just a concept; it’s a...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 6, 2023 | Breast Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2023, an estimated 297,000 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. The good news? There are over 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the...
by Paula Connor, BSN, IBCLC, Lactation Team Lead | Jul 25, 2023 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Women's Health
Breastfeeding is every mother’s gift to her baby. It is a special bond that only a mother and her child share. This is why the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six months of their life and...
