Erlanger Gynecologic Surgeon First in Region to Perform New Minimally Invasive Surgery for Fibroids

Chattanooga, Tenn. – On March 20, Dr. Mitch Dizon, a subspecialist in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Erlanger Women’s Health, performed the region’s first laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation surgery for uterine fibroids. According to national statistics, approximately 540,000 hysterectomies are performed annually for non-cancerous conditions, including uterine fibroids. Erlanger now offers another safe and effective minimally invasive option …

LIFE FORCE Becomes First Air Medical Transport Provider in Tennessee to offer High Flow Oxygen Therapy Capabilities

Chattanooga, Tenn. - LIFE FORCE is excited to announce its newest capability of offering high flow oxygen therapy to patients during air medical transports. They are the first air medical team in the state of Tennessee to offer this therapy. High flow oxygen therapy, primarily used in a hospital setting, helps reduce the need for …

Erlanger Health System Receives Orthopedic Center of Excellence Designation from DNV – First in Tennessee

[Chattanooga, Tenn., November 2, 2022] — Erlanger Health System announces receipt of the Orthopedic Center of Excellence Designation from DNV. This designation affirms an organization’s excellence in the provision of diagnostic services, surgical services, and therapies related to orthopedic care. “This earned designation is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the Erlanger Orthopaedics …

Erlanger’s LIFE FORCE utilizes new Ventilation Therapy for COVID-19 Patients

A LIFE FORCE crew member demonstrates how the hood ventilation system works. Chattanooga, Tenn. – LIFE FORCE Air Medical, Erlanger Health System’s air medical program has a new tool onboard to care for the most critically ill COVID-19 patients. The ventilation therapy hood, was first used in Italy to provide COVID-19 patients a comfortable alternative …

Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute first in the country to implant new defibrillator

Chattanooga, Tenn. – The Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute announces Dr. Harish Manyam has successfully performed the first procedure in the country to implant a unique dual chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). The same day, he was also the first in the country to implant a single chamber ICD. This latest advancement features compatibility with …

Erlanger stroke program gains international recognition in Wall Street Journal

Breakthrough innovations in stroke treatment at the Chattanooga-based Erlanger Health System received international recognition in Tuesday’s issue of the Wall Street Journal.  The business-focused newspaper published two articles May 14 showcasing the latest technologies in treating stroke which were developed at Erlanger.  The lead article, titled “New Technology Promises to Speed Clinical Treatment for Stroke,” …

IRONMAN competition to mark first national use of innovative pre-hospital technology: Erlanger provides World-class technology for world-class athletes

Erlanger Health System has recently implemented the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) procedure to be used in cases of cardiac or pulmonary failure and will have this technology on site at the 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. This will be the first time ECMO is used for pre-hospital care during an endurance event in the United …