Erlanger Heart and Lung Earns Elite Three- Star Rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Heart and Lung has earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures. The three-star rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places Erlanger among the elite for heart bypass surgery in the …

Erlanger Believe Bash exceed $1 million for Children’s Hospital at Erlanger

(Left to Right) Emily Corker, Erin & Jeb Hart, and Dr. Neha Shah 12 South Band (Left to Right) Swayze & Sara Morgan Bowman, Ross & Taylor Vinson, and Cindy & Less Lee (Erlanger Foundation Board Chair) 2024 Believe Bash Co-Chairs Guru & Dr. Neha Shah and Shelly & Bob Elliott 2025 Believe Bash Co-Chairs …

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. …

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, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chattanooga Zoo and is free with zoo admission. Families will learn …

Erlanger Cleft and Craniofacial Center – the region’s only ACPA Approved Team

Chattanooga, Tenn. – TheErlanger Cleft and Craniofacial Center has been recognized again for being an American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) Approved Team, receiving the Cleft Palate Certification for another five years. Erlanger’s Cleft and Craniofacial team remains the only center in the Chattanooga region to achieve this prestigious status. The Erlanger Cleft and Craniofacial Center …

Erlanger Neurology Receives $75,000 from ALS Association

Left to Right: Ashley Evans, Dr. Chelsea Shugars, Dr. Josh Alpers CHATTANOOGA, TENN. – On February 20, Erlanger Neurology was presented with a $75,000 check from the ALS Association. ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a fatal and progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The ALS Association is …

Erlanger Recognizes Three Outstanding Nurses with the DAISY Award

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger recently honored Caroline Harris, RN, Danyell Phillips, RN, and Tabatha Grayson, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Caroline Harris, RN, DAISY Award Winner A DAISY Foundation program, the DAISY Award is a national award to celebrate nurses who define patient and family-centered care by recognizing the super-human efforts nurses …

Erlanger VolunTEENs Program Now Accepting Applications

Chattanooga, Tenn. –  The annual Erlanger VolunTEENs program now accepts applications for the summer 2024 term. The program is open to high school students interested in future clinical and non-clinical roles in healthcare, including administrative and support services. Every summer, Erlanger hosts this six-week summer program, providing high school students with hands-on experience within the …

Erlanger Continues Updates to Better Align Under New Governance Structure

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger is excited to announce the next steps in the story of Erlanger’s transition. Continuing the governance changes from July 2023, Erlanger announces a new leadership structure better aligned with other similar non-profit organizations. Last July, Erlanger officially became a private 501(c)3 as it better positioned itself for the longevity and success …

DeKalb Regional Medical Center Partners with Erlanger to Receive Stroke Care Through Telemedicine Technology

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. – Residents in the Fort Payne region can now receive exceptional neurology and stroke diagnosis closer to home through a new telemedicine partnership between DeKalb Regional Medical Center and Erlanger. This new partnership improves access to specialty trained stroke neurologists at Erlanger to consult and diagnose stroke patients, reducing the time for lifesaving …