Erlanger Health System

Erlanger Health System is a comprehensive, non-profit hospital network based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, dedicated to providing a wide array of medical services to a diverse patient population. Established in 1889, Erlanger has grown into the ninth-largest public hospital system in the United States. It offers a full spectrum of healthcare services across multiple facilities.

Hospitals in the System

The system comprises several hospitals, each specializing in different aspects of healthcare:

• Erlanger Baroness Hospital: Located just east of downtown Chattanooga, this facility serves as the main campus and is recognized as a Level I Trauma Center, providing the highest level of trauma care for adults.
• Children's Hospital at Erlanger: Adjacent to Baroness Hospital, it is the region's only dedicated children's hospital, offering pediatric services including a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit and pediatric trauma team.
• Erlanger East Hospital: Serving East Chattanooga and Brainerd, this hospital offers specialty care, emergency medicine, primary care, surgery, and women's services.
• Erlanger North Hospital: Catering to Signal Mountain, Red Bank, and North Chattanooga areas, it provides 24/7 emergency care, sports and family medicine, an inpatient seniors program, and an accredited sleep disorders center.
• Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital: Located in Pikeville, Tennessee, it serves a rural three-county area with emergency care, family medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, and a 25-bed inpatient unit.
• Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital: Formerly Murphy Medical Center, this 25-bed critical access hospital in Murphy, North Carolina, offers emergency services, wound care, urgent care, and athletic/rehabilitation centers for a seven-county region.

Specialized Facilities

In addition to hospitals, Erlanger operates several specialized facilities:

• Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital: An 88-bed mental health hospital providing psychiatric and addiction services.
• Erlanger Community Health Centers: Four safety-net centers in Chattanooga offering primary and preventive medical, behavioral health, and dental care.
• Erlanger ExpressCare: Multiple walk-in medical centers for non-threatening injuries and illnesses throughout the region.

Affiliation and Education

Erlanger Health System is affiliated with the University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga Campus. It serves as the region's only academic teaching hospital. This partnership supports the training of medical students, residents, and fellows, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.

Locations

Erlanger Health System is based in Chattanooga, TN. It also operates facilities in:

• North Chattanooga, TN

These locations support its mission of providing accessible healthcare services throughout the region.

Commitment to Care

With a commitment to excellence, Erlanger continues to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to its communities. It ensures access to a wide range of medical services and specialties, maintaining its role as a vital healthcare provider in the region.