Children’s Hospital at Erlanger hosts Christmas in July Toy Drive

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Children’s Hospital at Erlanger is hosting a Christmas in July Toy Drive encouraging donations for the Child Life department. The Child Life program has gone through their Christmas donations faster than expected and need the community’s help to brighten patients’ days. Community members can help improve a child’s hospital stay by donating …

Erlanger “Spotlight Awards” recognizes 20 exceptional associates in April

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger is proud to recognize 20 associates in the monthly “Spotlight Award” program for their exceptional performance. The Erlanger Employee Spotlight Award is a health system wide opportunity to identify, recognize and award employees who demonstrate exceptional performance. These employees offer unique contributions toward Erlanger’s mission of “compassionately caring for people.” Each …

Arts at Erlanger now accepting submissions for “All Abroad” Call-out

Chattanooga, Tenn. - The Arts at Erlanger Committee is now accepting submissions for the upcoming “All Abroad” gallery show. Visual artists may submit pieces of any medium that can be hung on a wall including painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, mixed media, textiles, and photography inspired by travel abroad. Entries will only be accepted from artists …

Children’s Hospital at Erlanger hosts twentieth annual Children’s Educational Potpourri

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Registration is now open for the 20th Annual Children’s Educational Potpourri hosted by Children’s Hospital at Erlanger on Friday, May 6, 2022. The Children’s Educational Potpourri is designed specifically for healthcare and emergency medicine professionals who specialize in the care of pediatric and neonatal patients. Topics range from the impacts of stress …

Children’s Hospital at Erlanger and Safe Kids Southeast TN Coalition host Safe Kids at the Zoo event

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Children’s Hospital at Erlanger has partnered with the Chattanooga Zoo to bring safety education to our local community in a fun and child friendly way. The event will take place on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chattanooga Zoo and is free with zoo admission. Families will …

Erlanger East Hospital hosts volunteer fair

Chattanooga, Tenn. – On Wednesday, April 20 Erlanger East Hospital will host a volunteer fair for anyone interested in volunteering with the hospital. The event will take place at Erlanger East Hospital in the Entrance A lobby from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Interested community members are invited to come learn about the rewarding volunteer …

Erlanger Celebrates 200th Procedure for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Afib

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System recently celebrated the completion of its 200th left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) procedure. LACC devices aid patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) by closing the left atrial appendage and decreasing the risk of stroke- when this procedure is successful, patients no longer need to take blood thinners for the rest …

Erlanger “Spotlight Awards” recognizes 20 exceptional associates in March

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger is proud to recognize 20 associates in the monthly “Spotlight Award” program for their exceptional performance. The Erlanger Employee Spotlight Award is a health system wide opportunity to identify, recognize and award employees who demonstrate exceptional performance. These employees offer unique contributions toward Erlanger’s mission of “compassionately caring for people.” Each …

Erlanger celebrates January 2022 DAISY Award winner Omar Grimaldo

Omar Grimaldo, BSN, RN, CCRN, January 2022 DAISY Award winner Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger recently honored nurse Omar Grimaldo, BSN, RN, CCRN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. A DAISY Foundation program, the DAISY Award is a national award to celebrate nurses who define patient and family-centered care through recognizing the super-human efforts nurses …

Erlanger earns Gold Quality Award for dedication to improving infant health and safety

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System has earned a Gold Quality Award for Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care (TIPQC) Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy project for their work to improve the safety and health of infants. The Mother & Baby Department at Erlanger Baroness Hospital celebrated earning the Gold Quality Award for TIPQC. Erlanger …