MHF - Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, remains the No. 1 killer of Americans and exacts a disproportionate toll on many racial and ethnic groups that have higher rates of CVD and its risk factors. Erlanger is working to “Close the Gap” to reduce heart health disparities for African American and Hispanic/Latino populations as well as women.

Let's Work Together to Close the Gap!

• Closing the Gap: Understanding Heart Disease & Minorities - Erlanger Healthy U Blog
• What Black Americans Need to Know about Heart Disease - Erlanger Heart & Lung Flier
• What U.S. Latinos Need to Know about Heart Disease - Erlanger Heart & Lung Flier
• What Every Woman Needs to Know about Heart Disease - Erlanger Heart & Lung Flier
• Learn the Guidelines for Blood Pressure - Erlanger Heart & Lung Flier
• What You Need to Know about High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) - Erlanger Heart & Lung Flier

Expanding Access to Life-Saving Heart Attack Care

Under the leadership of Medical Director, John Golding, MD, Erlanger East has become a STEMI Receiving Facility staffed and equipped 24/7 to treat and manage the most serious heart attacks. Learn More on the Erlanger East Cardiology Webpage

Close the Gap on Stroke

Erlanger has the first and only comprehensive stroke center in the Chattanooga region as recognized by DNV-GL. No place on earth can do more if you have a stroke.

• Learn to act FAST in the event of a stroke
• Visit the Erlanger Stroke Center webpage