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 … Continue reading Erlanger Gynecologic Surgeon First in Region to Perform New Minimally Invasive Surgery for Fibroids
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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 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chattanooga Zoo and is free with zoo admission. Families will … Continue reading Children’s Hospital at Erlanger and Safe Kids Southeast TN Coalition host Safe Kids at the Zoo event
Arts at Erlanger now accepting submissions for “Seascapes” Call-out
Chattanooga, Tenn. - The Arts at Erlanger Committee is now accepting submissions for the upcoming “Seascapes” 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 reflections and shadows. Entries will only be accepted from artists … Continue reading Arts at Erlanger now accepting submissions for “Seascapes” Call-out
Erlanger Celebrated Twenty Employees with December “Spotlight Awards”
Amy Perrin, RN Anthony Holland, RN Jerrica Akins, RN Natalie Yocum, RN Susan Tuders, RN Chattanooga, Tenn. – Twenty associates were recognized by Erlanger in December for the monthly “Spotlight Award” program for their exceptional performance and compassionate care to patients, visitors and coworkers. The Erlanger Employee Spotlight Award is a health system wide opportunity … Continue reading Erlanger Celebrated Twenty Employees with December “Spotlight Awards”
Erlanger Foundation prepares to roll out the red carpet to celebrate “Hollywood: The Golden Age” at Seventh Annual Believe Bash
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger announces the seventh annual Believe Bash tickets and tables are on sale now for the April 29, 2023 event. The annual fundraiser gala will admire the glitz and glamour of “Hollywood: The Golden Age” on April 29, 2023, at the Chattanooga Area Convention Center. The event will feature a cocktail reception, … Continue reading Erlanger Foundation prepares to roll out the red carpet to celebrate “Hollywood: The Golden Age” at Seventh Annual Believe Bash
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 … Continue reading LIFE FORCE Becomes First Air Medical Transport Provider in Tennessee to offer High Flow Oxygen Therapy Capabilities
Fifteen Erlanger Employees Celebrated with November “Spotlight Awards”
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Fifteen associates were recognized by Erlanger in November for the monthly “Spotlight Award” program for their exceptional performance and compassionate care to patients, visitors and coworkers. Dell Falls, CT Heather Moisan, RN Jerod Billingsley, Paramedic Jessica Shirley, RT Kathy Swafford, RN Kevin Singh, PCT Amanda Torbett, Pharmacy Savannah Daffron, RN The Erlanger … Continue reading Fifteen Erlanger Employees Celebrated with November “Spotlight Awards”
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. … Continue reading Erlanger expands partnership with Tennessee Oncology
Twenty Erlanger Employees Celebrated with October “Spotlight Awards”
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Twenty associates were recognized by Erlanger in October for the monthly “Spotlight Award” program for their exceptional performance and compassionate care to patients, visitors and coworkers. Ashley Cochran, LPN Bea Turner, Clinical Pharmacist Brianna Freeman, RN, Patient Navigator Justice Taylor, Never Conduction Tech Karen Jimenez, Diagnostic Ultrasonographer Lynn Ledford, RN Dr Yuri … Continue reading Twenty Erlanger Employees Celebrated with October “Spotlight Awards”
Erlanger 19th Annual Dinner of Distinction to honor Dr. Chris Young, Dr. Jon Cohen, Lynda Minks Hood, and Pat Eller Lee
Dr. Chris Young Chattanooga, Tenn. - Drs. Chris Young and Jon Cohen, as well as Lynda Minks Hood and Pat Eller Lee will be honored at Erlanger Health System Foundation’s 19th Annual Dinner of Distinction on February 10, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Westin Hotel Ballroom. Dr. Phil Burns will be serving as emcee … Continue reading Erlanger 19th Annual Dinner of Distinction to honor Dr. Chris Young, Dr. Jon Cohen, Lynda Minks Hood, and Pat Eller Lee
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