Meet Our Caregivers – Meredith Hamilton, FNP-C
Erlanger Primary Care Connecting with the Community Meredith Hamilton has wanted to be a nurse practitioner for as long as she can remember, and that dream has finally become a reality. “My passion is patient care,” says Hamilton, who recently joined Erlanger Primary Care. Up until then, Hamilton had worked for 27 years as a […]
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Annual Aging Well Section Women dealing with menopausal symptoms may be candidates for hormone replacement therapy. Understanding Menopause Menopause marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Symptoms such as irregular periods and night sweats can begin in the years leading up to menopause during a time called perimenopause. The average age of menopause in […]
Meet Our Caregivers – Amanda Works, MSN, AGACNP
Erlanger Orthopaedics Lending a Listening Ear Although Amanda Works has worked in orthopaedics for nearly a decade, she’s only been in her current role as a nurse practitioner for Erlanger Orthopaedics for roughly six months. Specializing in spine care, Works enjoys her job because she is able to help improve the daily quality of life […]
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
Annual Aging Well Section This advanced ultrasound technology is making strides in cancer treatment. What is HIFU? High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a minimally invasive medical procedure that uses ultrasound waves. These high-intensity, highly focused sound waves can target and destroy diseased tissue while leaving healthy tissue unharmed. HIFU has a wide range of applications […]
Meet Our Caregivers – Leigha King
Morning Point of East Hamilton Having Fun Through Movement For Leigha King, having fun is just part of the job. As the life enrichment director for Morning Pointe of East Hamilton, King is tasked with creating and implementing daily and weekly activities for residents which range from exercise classes and bingo to concerts, crafts, and […]
Vascular Health in Aging Adults
Annual Aging Well Section Healthy veins and arteries are an important aspect of maintaining good health in old age. Common Vascular Conditions Old age is a risk factor for vascular issues, making it important to understand the most common conditions. Atherosclerosis involves the gradual buildup of plaque in the arteries, which can restrict blood flow. […]
Meet Our Caregivers – McKenzie Smartt, NP-C, CGRA
Erlanger High Risk & Cancer Genetics Program Empowering Patients For McKenzie Smartt, a fulfilling career has never been centered around a specific specialty. “I’ve worked in several specialties now, but it has never mattered which one I’m in,” she says. “Across the board, making someone feel important, seen, heard, and well taken care of is […]
How to Choose a Therapist
Picking the Right Professional Looking for a new therapist? With some careful planning and support from others, you can take the next step in your mental health journey with confidence! Specify The first step to finding the right therapist for you is to get specific. Define your areas of concern, and decide what goals you […]
The Truth About Lung Cancer
What You Need to Know Lung cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, but it claims more lives than any other type of cancer each year. Second to heart disease, lung cancer is the greatest health risk in Tennessee and throughout the country, but decades of misguided messaging have created […]
Understanding Postpartum Anxiety
Beyond the Baby Blues Most people have heard of postpartum depression, but postpartum anxiety is believed to be just as common, and it can be just as disruptive to the lives of new parents. Here, we spoke with local experts to learn more about identifying postpartum anxiety and how to get help for yourself or […]
