Erlanger Cardiology Performs Tennessee’s First Atrial Leadless Pacemaker Implant

Chattanooga, Tenn. – On April 17, Harish Manyam, MD, Chief of Cardiology at Erlanger and Chair of Medicine for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga, completed Tennessee’s first atrial leadless pacemaker implantation. Erlanger is the first hospital in Tennessee to use the world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. …

Erlanger Gastroenterology Team Instrumental to International Study Success, Publication

Chattanooga, Tenn - In partnership with Erlanger, researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga were part of a major multicenter international study just published in the journal Lancet Digital Health. The study evaluated the effectiveness of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) system for detecting polyps in screening and surveillance colonoscopy. Arslan …

Erlanger Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship receives ACGME Accreditation

Chattanooga, Tenn. –  Erlanger Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship, in partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga, was recently awarded the accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).   ACGME is a voluntary accreditation that sets standards for effective training programs and monitors compliance with …

Erlanger Urology Completes Milestone 50th Breakthrough Procedure for Prostate Cancer

Chattanooga, Tenn. – On February 9, Erlanger Urology, a regional leader for prostate cancer and kidney-sparing surgeries, performed the 50th Robotic Focal High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) procedure. Dr. Amar Singh, Urological Oncologist, performed the milestone procedure. Erlanger Urology has the first and only two doctors in the state of Tennessee who perform these groundbreaking procedures for …

“Famous Landmarks and Parks” gallery opens at Erlanger

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Arts at Erlanger announces the “Famous Landmarks and Parks” gallery opening at Erlanger Baroness Hospital in the gallery corridor.  The juried gallery consists of a multitude of different mediums, including paintings and photographs inspired by famous landmarks and parks from around the world. Artists include Caleb Ballard, Kandis Bob, Anne Bordash, Thomas …

Erlanger is consulting the people of the Chattanooga area whether to lead a local trauma research study to investigate a blood clotting agent as a treatment for trauma patients who are bleeding to death

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. – Bleeding out is the most common cause of preventable death after injury. Researchers at Erlanger are asking for community input on whether they should participate in an international study. The study will see if a blood clotting drug, given soon after arrival in the emergency department, can improve survival. Kcentra® (or 4-factor …

Erlanger Baroness Hospital is nationally recognized for tenth time as Gold Plus for commitment to high-quality stroke care by American Heart and Stroke Associations

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Baroness Hospital has been recognized by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association’s “Get with the Guidelines” program as a Gold Plus organization for the tenth time as well as the third consecutive year to be recognized with “Honor Roll Elite Plus, Advanced Therapy and Target: Type 2 Diabetes …

Erlanger Honors Jessica Agnew with DAISY Award

Chattanooga, Tenn: Erlanger recently honored Jessica Agnew, RN, 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 perform every day. Nurses can be nominated by anyone in the healthcare organization, including …

Erlanger Honors Megan Conley with DAISY Award

Chattanooga, Tenn. - Erlanger recently honored Megan Conley, RN, 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 perform every day. Nurses can be nominated by anyone in the healthcare organization. …

Donate Life flag raising events honor Erlanger’s 39 organ donors in 2022

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System, Tennessee Donor Services and LifeShare Carolinas raised the “Donate Life” flag at Erlanger Western Carolina, Bledsoe, East, North and Baroness hospitals and Erlanger Sequatchie Valley to recognize and honor the 39 Erlanger patients who gave the ultimate gift of life as organ donors in 2022. Thanks to the organ …