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Lung cancer in 2023 is not your grandparents' ...

February 23, 2023

Parkridge Health is focused on improving lung cancer treatment options and encouraging early detection.

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American Heart Month: How to take care of your...

February 3, 2023 by Tayla Holman

February is American Heart Month, and there's no time like the present to get serious about your heart health.

tags: cardiology , heart , heart health , newsletter , parkridge , parkridge health , screening

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Healthy 2023 habits

January 25, 2023

As we enter another year, Parkridge Health System focuses on goals that include physical, mental and emotional health.

tags: newsletter , new year , parkridge , parkridge health , wellness goals

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How to deal with post-holiday blues

January 25, 2023 by Tayla Holman

After the holidays, many feel saddened by the long winter season. Learn about the post-holiday blues that many feel after the busy season.

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Caring for yourself during the holidays

December 14, 2022

December is here, and with it comes the full calendar of the holiday season.

tags: grief , holidays , mental health , parkridge , parkridge health , stress

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Understanding GERD: more than just holiday heartburn

December 13, 2022

In the midst of the holidays, those heavy meals can lead to discomfort.

tags: gerd , heartburn , parkridge , parkridge health

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Lung cancer kills more people than breast cancer

November 14, 2022

Tennessee ranks third in the nation for lung cancer diagnoses, and fourth in deaths related to lung cancer.

tags: cancer , lung cancer , lung health , parkridge , screening

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Championing men's health in June and beyond

June 13, 2022

Parkridge Health is offering tips and resources to help spread awareness and encourage early detection of preventable diseases in men.

tags: medline , men , mens health , parkridge health , parkridge health system

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Mental Health Awareness: It's okay to reach out...

May 6, 2022

Every year, one in five U.S. adults experience a mental health condition, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

tags: anxiety , depression , mental health , mental health awareness , parkridge valley hospitals

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BE FAST: Know the signs and symptoms of a stroke

May 4, 2022

May is Stroke Awareness Month, experts say spotting signs and symptoms could help save someone's life.

tags: be fast , parkridge , stroke

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Stress relieving tips to cope with uncertainty

April 6, 2022

No one is immune to stress; it's part of our everyday lives. But, when does stress become abnormal, and when should you be concerned?

tags: adolescents , adults , children , mental health , parkridge , parkridge valley hospitals , seniors , stress

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Safety is key to summertime fun for kids

April 1, 2022

While the CDC encourages outdoor activities to keep kids healthy, they also warn safety is key to a great summer!

tags: helmet , john marshall , parkridge health , safety , summertime , summertime safety , sunscreen , swim , swimming

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Thriving in winter during pregnancy

December 6, 2019

Congrats on your pregnancy! Being pregnant is one of the most amazing experiences a woman can have in her life. And in December, it can certainly...

tags: parkridge east , pregnancy , women's services

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What you should know about breast cancer

November 7, 2019

During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, take a moment to learn more about breast cancer, including the symptoms to watch ...

tags: breast cancer , breast health , parkridge medical center

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How can you help your baby sleep safe and sound

November 5, 2019

Take the time to learn what steps you can take to reduce your baby's risk of SIDS and help him or her to sleep safely and soundly each night.

tags: baby , newborn sleep , parkridge east , sleep , women's services

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Gain a better understanding of brain bleeds

August 30, 2019

Approximately 30,000 Americans experience a brain aneurysm rupture each year. How do you know if you could be one of them?

tags: neurosurgery , parkridge medical center , stroke

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Breastfeeding Has Benefits for Mom, Too!

August 28, 2019

For any new mom, the decision about whether to breastfeed is a very personal one—and one that's influenced by her health, circumstances...

tags: breastfeeding , motherhood , new mom , parkridge east hospital , the birth place

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Get the 411 on the Advanced Wound Care and Vascular...

August 2, 2019

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million people living in the United States have diabetes or prediabetes...

tags: diabetes , hyperbaric oxygen therapy , parkridge medical center , wound care

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Orthopedic expertise you need

July 31, 2019

You may think of Parkridge East solely for our mom and baby services.

tags: orthopedics , orthopedic surgery , parkridge east , parkridge health

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How to beat the heat during pregnancy

June 6, 2019

We haven't even officially begun summer and the heat is already on! And when you're pregnant, that can make being in the heat so much worse.

tags: maternity , parkridge east , summer

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Sleep like a baby during pregnancy

May 20, 2019

More and more people living in the United States are having trouble sleeping. When you add pregnancy to the equation, quality sleep can seem ...

tags: maternity , parkridge east , pregnancy , the birth place

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What is an ischemic stroke?

May 6, 2019

Approximately 87% of strokes that occur are known as ischemic strokes. But what exactly is an ischemic stroke?

tags: ischemic stroke , parkridge medical center , stroke , stroke care in chattanooga

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What Women Should Know About Endometriosis

May 2, 2019

Did you know that approximately 176 million women around the world have endometriosis? That includes more than 10 percent of women in the United...

tags: endometriosis , parkridge east , women’s services

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How does Preeclampsia affect my health and my ...

May 1, 2019

Where preeclampsia is concerned, knowledge is power, and here's what you need to know about the condition.

tags: chattanooga birth place , parkridge east , preeclampsia , pregnancy , the birth place

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Care for the Tiniest Patients

April 24, 2019

The NICU at Parkridge East is available to care for your baby 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing the specialized attention your little...

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How Stress Impacts Your Health

April 23, 2019

Everyone has experienced stress at one point or another. And stress at times can have a positive effect. However, when your stress starts to ...

tags: anxiety , behavioral health , depression , parkridge valley

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Navigating Pregnancy During the Winter

February 13, 2019

There are a number of benefits that come with being pregnant during the winter months.

tags: ob/gyn , obstetrics , parkridge east hospital , pregnancy , the birth place

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What You Should Know About Blood Donation

February 8, 2019

According to the Red Cross, more than 6.8 million Americans donate blood every year.

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Trying for a Baby in 2019?

January 25, 2019

If you and your family do have a baby on the brain, our team at Parkridge East wants to share some things to remember when planning for a baby...

tags: labor and delivery , maternity services , ob-gyn , parkridge east hospital , the birth place

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Get Back Into a Workout Routine After Pregnancy

November 9, 2018

As you get ready to welcome your new bundle of joy into the world, our team at Parkridge East also wants to help you find your way back to your...

tags: exercise , parkridge east , postpartum care , postpartum wellness , pregnancy , womens health , womens services

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Headed Into Surgery? Be Prepared!

October 19, 2018

If you are one of the many who have a surgical procedure scheduled for this year, our team at Parkridge Medical Center wants to give you tips...

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Finding Your Energy Again After Having a Baby

October 18, 2018

Our team at Parkridge East wants to suggest some ideas to regain your energy levels while getting used to your new normal after baby. And the...

tags: baby , parkridge east , pregnancy

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Lung cancer in 2023 is not your grandparents' ...

American Heart Month: How to take care of your...

Healthy 2023 habits

How to deal with post-holiday blues

Caring for yourself during the holidays

Understanding GERD: more than just holiday heartburn

Lung cancer kills more people than breast cancer

Championing men's health in June and beyond

Mental Health Awareness: It's okay to reach out...

BE FAST: Know the signs and symptoms of a stroke

Stress relieving tips to cope with uncertainty

Safety is key to summertime fun for kids

Thriving in winter during pregnancy

What you should know about breast cancer

How can you help your baby sleep safe and sound

Gain a better understanding of brain bleeds

Breastfeeding Has Benefits for Mom, Too!

Get the 411 on the Advanced Wound Care and Vascular...

Orthopedic expertise you need

How to beat the heat during pregnancy

Sleep like a baby during pregnancy

What is an ischemic stroke?

What Women Should Know About Endometriosis

How does Preeclampsia affect my health and my ...

Care for the Tiniest Patients

How Stress Impacts Your Health

Navigating Pregnancy During the Winter

What You Should Know About Blood Donation

Trying for a Baby in 2019?

Get Back Into a Workout Routine After Pregnancy

Headed Into Surgery? Be Prepared!

Finding Your Energy Again After Having a Baby

Average ER Wait Times

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