Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. But you can take control of your heart health by following simple lifestyle changes to reduce your risks. An online program developed by St. Elizabeth Healthcare offers tips, tools and strategies for living a life free from heart disease. Jeanie Foley is a registered nurse and the prevention and …

Navigating Medicare plans can be tricky. Your health plan is highly personal, and it must meet your unique needs while providing access to the caregivers you trust. When selecting a plan during the annual open enrollment period this fall, it is crucial to remember that not all Medicare plans are created equal. Medicare Advantage differs from traditional Medicare in that …

It’s no secret that smoking harms your health. But you might not realize just how bad it is. Joyce Jacobs, a Nurse Navigator at the Florence Wormald Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Elizabeth, explains how smoking severely damages the heart, blood vessels and arteries and leads to life-threatening conditions. How Smoking Damages Your Heart and Vascular System “Nicotine in …

During the years surrounding menopause, you may not always feel like yourself. Hormone fluctuations can cause symptoms such as mood swings and night sweats —common perimenopause and menopause symptoms that some women find severe — that may make you feel downright strange. Those features are frustrating enough, but more unusual menopause symptoms may leave you thinking, “Seriously?”  One such symptom …

When it’s time for your annual primary care provider visit, one health value they’re likely checking is your cholesterol levels. So, you probably already know that keeping your cholesterol levels within range is essential for your overall health. It’s important that you have the facts on cholesterol. Here, Kevin Miller, MD, a Cardiologist at the Florence Wormald Heart and Vascular …

For five long decades, a smoking habit overshadowed Sally’s life. The idea of quitting always seemed like an unreachable goal — something she never tried to attempt. “I knew I shouldn’t be doing it,” she explained. “But because I enjoyed smoking, I hadn’t previously considered quitting.” Deep down, Sally knew each cigarette was taking its toll, even if she couldn’t …

It’s true that parenting doesn’t come with a handbook, but at St. Elizabeth Physicians, we’re here to help you transition into the wonderful – and sometimes overwhelming – world of parenting. Our experts have put together a helpful list of appointments that your child shouldn’t miss: 1. Newborn screenings at the hospital The St. Elizabeth Family Birth Place administers the …

From fields and courts to inside locker rooms and gyms, ACL tears affect athletes everywhere. And while it’s one of the most dreaded injuries, few free resources are available to help educate and prevent ACL tears. That’s why the ACL Injury Prevention Program was developed. How Common Are ACL Injuries? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sits in the center of the …

Dr. David Mosko, Oncologist at Edgewood and the Dearborn Cancer Center, competed in the Olympic trials for swimming in 2008 and 2012. Here he shares his thoughts on competing as an elite-level athlete, and how that has informed his approach to life and practicing medicine.  Dr. Mosko’s remarkable swimming career made headlines ever since he was a teen as a …

Jim was looking at his computer one afternoon in his Northern Kentucky home, when he just fell off the chair. “I didn’t feel like I had any symptoms or anything. I just thought I leaned forward and fell out of the chair,” Jim said. “I was lying there and I thought, ‘Why am I not getting up?’” That’s where Jim’s …