Erlanger

02/01/2026

📢 We're excited to announce our speaker for the APP Keynote Dinner: Dr. Darria Long Gillespie!

Dr. Darria is a Harvard- and Yale-trained practicing emergency physician, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee School of Medicine, and founder of No-Panic Parenting. She is a burnout researcher, international TV contributor, and regular on CNN, NBC, Netflix, and other outlets. She is also the national bestselling author of Mom Hacks and TedX speaker of the widely popular “An ER doctor on ending the crazy busy,” and mom of two.

The APP Keynote Dinner will take place Thursday, February 19, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in downtown Chattanooga. Enjoy an evening of connection, great food, and inspiration from Dr. Darria!

🎫 Register for both the Keynote Dinner and APP CON here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-practice-provider-conference-2026-tickets-1969875076381?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/30/2026

Stay warm this weekend! We're monitoring the weather, and as of now, all hospitals and clinics are open. Check back here for updates. ❄️

01/28/2026

Give it up for the first Spirit of Excellence winners of 2026! 🌠

The Spirit of Excellence is awarded quarterly to Erlanger Medical Group (EMG) doctors and advanced practice providers who model exceptional performance and exhibit a caring attitude toward patients and staff. All winners have been nominated by their peers.

Our all-star lineup includes (in order of appearance):

⭐ Kelly Peak, PA-C, Erlanger Gastroenterology
⭐ Ruslan Garcia, MD, Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital - Hospital Medicine
⭐ Jennifer Mirza, DO, Erlanger Cardiology
⭐ Christine Denton, MD, Children's Gastroenterology

We're so grateful to be surrounded by providers who go the extra mile. 💪

01/26/2026

Happy National Medical Group Week! 🎊

Erlanger Medical Group (EMG) has over 600 providers and 82 adult and pediatric specialties and clinics across three states!

We are proud of the incredible people who make up EMG and salute all of you as we celebrate national medical group week. Thank you for caring compassionately for the communities we serve. 💕

01/25/2026

*Monday, January 26 | (UPDATED)*

Erlanger South Pittsburg is closed today.
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*Sunday, January 25 | 7:48PM*

Children's Services
- All children's outpatient clinics will be on a delay and will open at 10:00 AM. Children's surgeries and MRIs will operate on normal hours.

Adult Services
- Outpatient imaging at Erlanger East will operate on normal hours.
- All adult clinics (including Erlanger Western Carolina) will be on a delay and will open at 10:00 AM.
- Bledsoe and Sequatchie clinics will be closed.
- Erlanger Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery operations will proceed as planned; however, the clinic is on delay until 10:00 AM.
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*Sunday, January 25 | 2PM*

The following clinics/practices will be closed on Monday, January 26:
- Lookout Mountain
- Signal Mtn/Alexian

PLEASE NOTE: Erlanger Baroness, Erlanger East, Erlanger North, Erlanger Western Carolina, and Erlanger Bledsoe hospitals are OPEN.

01/24/2026

With snowy and icy conditions expected this weekend, we wanted to share a few safety tips to help you prevent injuries.

🚗 Driving Tips
Only drive if necessary.
❄Drive slowly: adjust your speed down to account for lower traction when driving on snow or ice.
❄Accelerate and decelerate slowly: it takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
❄If traffic signal is not working, treat it as a four-way stop.
❄Beware of black ice, especially on bridges, overpasses, and shady areas.
❄ Keep a blanket, water, flashlight, and non-perishable food in your car just in case you get stuck. Bonus points for portable chargers.

👟 Walking/Shoe Tips
❄Don’t walk with your hands in your pockets: leave your hands and arms free for balance.
❄Wear proper shoes to reduce risk of slips and falls: good sole traction helps prevent slipping on wet or icy surfaces, and ankle support helps prevent breaks and sprains.
❄Stick to sidewalks: don’t take shortcuts or less traveled paths.
❄Shuffle your feet or take short steps in icy areas.Walk like a penguin: knees slightly bent, feet pointed slightly out.

We wish everyone a safe weekend! Watch our social media for facility updates. 🤍

01/22/2026

We're proud to announce our most recent Daisy Award Winner, Jill Sadler! 🌼 🌼 🌼

Jill is a Registered Nurse in the Trauma ICU at Erlanger Baroness Hospital, where she cared for a patient for two weeks last fall. The patient's spouse shared these words in their nomination:

“During the most difficult time of our lives, Jill was a constant source of compassion, strength, and comfort. . . . From the very beginning, Jill treated my husband with incredible kindness, dignity, and professionalism. She ensured he received the highest level of care, always attentive to his medical needs while never losing sight of the human being in the bed. She answered our many questions with patience and clarity, helping us navigate a heartbreaking and overwhelming situation with grace. . . . I will be forever grateful to her. Jill is a remarkable nurse, and I cannot think of anyone more deserving of the DAISY Award.”

The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses is an international program that honors the compassionate care and clinical excellence our nurses bring to their patients every day. If you would like to honor an Erlanger nurse, you can submit nomination here: https://www.erlanger.org/for-healthcare-professionals/for-nurses/daisy-award-nomination

01/21/2026

This week marks National CRNA Week, a time to recognize the more than 75,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and student nurse anesthetists who deliver high-quality anesthesia care across the country and especially right here at home.

From operating rooms to rural clinics, CRNAs play a critical role in ensuring patients receive expert, compassionate care during their most vulnerable moments. Join us in honoring their dedication, skill, and the vital impact they make every day.

01/20/2026

Flu season is here. Check out our tips for how to keep you and your loved ones safe!

01/20/2026

Attention EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics: LIFE FORCE is offering a National Registry refresher course! More details on their website: https://www.lifeforceairmed.com/calendar

UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

National Registry Refresher Course
Dates: February 23, 27 | March 2, 6
Location: Erlanger Medical Mall - Probasco Auditorium
Times: 8:30 AM till 5 PM EST
Cost: $50 - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

For more information and/or to register: www.lifeforceairmed.com/calendar

01/20/2026

Please join us in congratulating the new CEO of Erlanger East and Erlanger North Hospitals, Adam Schreader, MSN, NP! 🎉

Adam first joined the Erlanger team 20 years ago as an ER technician and has advanced and held numerous roles in emergency medicine and critical care. In 2020, Adam was promoted to Senior Director of Emergency Services, and in 2023, he assumed the role of Vice President of Operations.

In each of these roles, Adam has demonstrated leadership, excellence, and commitment to Erlanger’s mission to compassionately care for people. We're excited to see him succeed in his newest role. 🙌

01/19/2026

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., music students from Southern Adventist University shared their talents with us at Erlanger Baroness and Erlanger East Hospitals. 🎶