African Americans have the highest hypertension (high blood pressure) rates of any adults in the United States. That’s significant because hypertension puts people at an increased risk for many other serious health conditions, including heart attack, stroke, kidney problems and heart disease. Dr. Abiodun Ishola, MD, an Interventional Cardiologist at the Florence Wormald Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Elizabeth, …
Heart disease has been the No. 1 cause of death in the United States for over 70 years. In 2021 alone, it contributed to one in every five deaths. There is good news. Heart disease is preventable. And it’s possible to reverse some of the effects heart disease has on your body, says Dr. Damodhar Suresh, a cardiologist at the …
For more than 70 years, heart disease has been the No. 1 killer in the United States. It can cause coronary artery disease (narrowing or blockage of the arteries), heart attack or stroke. And you can develop it even if you don’t have a family history. As of 2018, 30.3 million American adults had some form of heart disease. But, …
It’s one of the most dreaded parts of winter: shoveling snow out in the cold. But can the cold weather and shoveling cause a heart attack? Dr. Saadeddine Dughman, an Interventional Cardiologist with the Florence Wormald Heart and Vascular Institute at St. Elizabeth, weighs in on the debate. “Cold weather alone can affect your heart – add in the physical …
Cervical cancer is a significant health concern, mainly for women over the age of 30. The most recent statistics, according to the World Health Organization, show that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, with about 600,000 new cases in 2020 alone. In the United States, the American Cancer Society estimated that in 2024, about 13,820 women …
Health and fitness goals often top our New Year’s Resolutions lists. They’re a great reboot after the hustle, bustle and extra fun of the holidays. But can your primary care physician help with your New Year’s Resolutions? The experts at St. Elizabeth Physicians say yes – in a variety of ways. Step 1: Make an Appointment First, our team of experts encourages …
Cold and Flu Season Is Upon Us We all dread cold and flu season and the seemingly endless parade of illnesses that march through our households. Along with these viruses come a variety of information – sometimes accurate and sometimes less-than-factual. Dr. Elizabeth Velazquez-Noll, a family practice physician at St. Elizabeth Physicians, sees countless illnesses all year long. She weighs …
Do you have pain in your shoulder when you try to lift a heavy object? How about when you throw a ball or cast a fishing line? Are you having difficulty driving a car because your shoulder pain is too severe? About six years ago, two individuals came to St. Elizabeth Healthcare complaining about the pain in their shoulder and …
In collaboration with the Freestore Food Bank, the St. Elizabeth Center for Integrative Oncology hosted a ribbon cutting and blessing of the new Nourish food pantry on Sept. 7, 2023. This food pantry fills a significant need in the Northern Kentucky community for people undergoing cancer treatment and their families who have trouble affording food — especially healthy options to …
You can’t wait to share your new little bundle of joy with family and friends this holiday season – but navigating winter travel and the germs with a newborn can seem daunting. Our team of maternal child health experts at St. Elizabeth Healthcare has compiled a list of helpful tips for holiday travel with little ones. Cheri Prodoehl, Maternal Child Health …
