Erlanger Foundation

04/21/2026

Chattanooga is the birthplace of the Medal of Honor, and Erlanger was proud to be the healthcare partner for the 2025 Medal of Honor Celebration. As part of Believe Bash, military veterans Dr. Chris Bell and ER Nurse Aaron Lewis share what it means to provide over 285 hours of specialized care to our nation's heroes and the profound impact these interactions have on our staff. Their courage reminds us why compassionate care matters.

Learn how you can support Erlanger's mission by visiting erlangerfoundation.org.

1 like. "Caring for Heroes: Erlanger’s Legacy of Medical Support for Medal of Honor Recipients"

04/20/2026

The heart of what we do is compassionately caring for people. That's our mission, and we live it every day. Saturday night, we introduced Chattanooga to three stories that share how we care for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.

Find ways to support our mission at erlangerfoundation.org.

Saving Lives: 3 Miraculous Stories of Survival at Erlanger

04/09/2026

Children aren't just little adults—they deserve care and spaces designed just for them.

Children's Hospital at Erlanger CEO Deborah Spielman shares the philosophy and planning behind the Children's Emergency Department and Lobby renovations, and what these changes will mean for the 80,000 families that walk through the hospital doors each year.

These renovations are made possible through Believe Bash. And it’s not too late to give. Your support helps fund projects like this and others that transform care experiences across Erlanger. 💙

Explore ways to give at erlangerbelievebash.org.

04/01/2026

We had a blast at our Children’s Miracle Network rally, where we celebrated 40 years of CMN membership and total fundraising of $673,310 in 2025! 100% of funds stays local and directly benefits Children’s Hospital at Erlanger.

We also presented our new class of Miracle Kids: Norah, Stella, Jasper, Anna, Brooklyn, and Whitleigh, the last of whom was selected as a CMN National Champion, representing our city and hospital across the country.

A huge thank-you to our top CMN fundraising partners for 2025:

A special thanks to for emceeing the event.

03/31/2026

Alexandra Warner is a certified medical assistant with plans to apply to physician assistant programs this spring. For National Doctors' Day, Alexandra shares what it's like to work at Erlanger Dermatology with Dr. Rachel Murray. Thank you, Dr. Murray, for being a consistent ray of sunshine—and reminding us to wear sunscreen!

03/25/2026

✨BIG changes are coming to Children's Hospital at Erlanger!✨

We’re excited to announce major renovations to the Children’s emergency department, main lobby, and entryways to better serve the 80,000+ patients and families we see each year.

Construction will begin this summer, though many projects are already underway, including:

- a new Behavioral Health space within the ED
- a Fast Track area for non-emergent patients to move through the department more quickly
- a project to convert current rooms to be more sensory friendly

"When families walk into Children's," said Erlanger CEO Jim Coleman at today’s press conference, "they are often facing one of the most difficult days of their lives. We want to make the first moment when they enter through the door to say, without a single word: you are safe, you are not alone, and you’re in the right place."

Read more about the renovations here: https://erlangerhealth.wordpress.com/.../childrens.../

While significant progress has been made, additional community support is still needed. You can support the Children's renovations by making a donation here: https://give.erlangerfoundation.org/give/727795/...

03/20/2026

We had a great turnout yesterday at our local Dairy Queen stores for Dip It for Kids, including some quality time with our Children's Miracle Network kiddos. Proceeds from this event benefit Children's Hospital at Erlanger, our local CMN hospital. Have a sweet weekend! 🍦 🍦 🍦

03/18/2026

Dip it for Kids is back! 🍦 🍦 🍦

Stop by your local Dairy Queen tomorrow for a free ice cream cone! Add your favorite toppings for a $1. All proceeds go to Children's Hospital at Erlanger.

03/18/2026

One. More. Month. Are you ready? 🚀

This is a night you won’t want to miss! Limited tables left—grab one before it’s gone!

Reserve at erlangerbelievebash.org.

03/09/2026

Winners all around! Thank you to Food City for their generous $15k donation to Believe Bash, presented at Sunday’s Chattanooga FC game (4-2 victory 😎). We're grateful to be part of such a tight-knit community, and we can't think of a better way to kick off bash season!

03/08/2026

Doctors’ Day is March 30th, just a few days away! Our physicians are leaders in compassionately caring for our community.

Share how your doctor has positively impacted you by submitting a thank-you note here: https://www.erlangerfoundation.org/docday

02/06/2026

You can support women's heart health locally by donating to the Erlanger Foundation. Your contributions help us pursue the next level of equipment and training to help us compassionately care for women, the hearts of our community. ❤