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 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 …

Two Erlanger Practices Recognized as Axonics Centers of Excellence

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Women’s Health and Erlanger Urology have been designated Axonics Centers of Excellence. The designation recognizes the Erlanger Women’s Health and Urology teams, specifically Drs. Carson Kaeser and Henry Okafor for their expertise with implantable nerve stimulation devices and sincere commitment to changing the lives of patients suffering from bladder and bowel dysfunction. …

Children’s Hospital at Erlanger Welcomes Renowned Pediatric Urologist

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. – Children’s Hospital at Erlanger welcomes a new pediatric urologist, Israel Franco, MD. Israel Franco, MD, is a pediatric urologist with Children’s Urology with over 30 years of experience in the field and has been listed repeatedly among Castle Connolly’s top doctors. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. …

Erlanger and University Surgical Associates host the Second Annual Surviving and Thriving Symposium

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger and University Surgical Associates announce registration is open for the second annual Surviving and Thriving Symposium on October 28, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This special survivorship symposium is designed for men and women impacted by cancer. Specialists will be speaking on topics including sexual and mental health after …

Erlanger expands partnership with Tennessee Oncology

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System has expanded its partnership with Tennessee Oncology to assume provision of medical oncology and hematology care to patients. The expanded partnership provides patients with access to additional resources, clinical trials, therapeutics, and predictive data benefiting treatment and patient outcomes. There will be no lapse in care for current patients. …

Erlanger hosts Survivin’ & Thrivin’ Cancer Survivorship Symposium in September

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System announces registration is now open for the first ever Survivin’ & Thrivin’, a cancer survivorship symposium, to be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022. This inaugural event is designed for women impacted by cancer. Hear from a variety of women’s specialists, including Dr. Beth Snell and Dr. Shae Connor, …

Erlanger Health System and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center partnership in Cancer Care

Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, on behalf of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), have entered into a professional service agreement designing a long-term collaboration in comprehensive cancer care, including VICC hematology-oncology services at Erlanger Oncology and Hematology and infusion locations. The agreement, which became effective Oct. 1, establishes VICC as …

Erlanger launches risk assessment survey for hereditary cancers

Erlanger Health System’s Center for Breast Health is now offering an online risk assessment tool for mammogram and breast imaging patients. The assessment aims to help determine if a woman may be at higher risk for certain types of cancers due to hereditary risk factors. When patients come in for their appointments, they will be …

Erlanger’s breast health program receives national accreditation

Erlanger Cancer Institute’s breast health program received a three year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that …