Does mowing the lawn, pulling weeds in the garden and watering the flowers feel like a drain on your time and your energy? While these summertime chores can be time-consuming, they also could be lifesaving. Physical Activity: Is Mowing the Lawn a Workout? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offers Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans ages six …

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we believe every patient is unique. And that’s why your surgery should be, too. We personalize each procedure based on your specific needs, medical background and anatomy. This makes surgeries safer. Patients experience a faster recovery and better long-term results. What Is a Personalized Surgery Plan? A personalized surgery plan uses the newest technologies, including 3D …

A year ago, if you were to have asked Rebecca Bohn what she most appreciated in her life, her answer likely would have been different than it is today. Now, things some people consider insignificant are much higher on her list. “I’m just so thankful for the littlest things that are actually the biggest things,” says Rebecca. “Like being able …

Larry began his cancer treatment in Cincinnati. But within a few weeks, he realized he needed a change. The long-time Anderson Township resident called the Yung Family Cancer Center at St. Elizabeth — Edgewood. He felt shocked when Dr. Doug Flora, MD, Executive Medical Director of Oncology Services at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, spent an hour talking to him. In this episode …

Holly Shares Why She Traveled from Anderson Township for Treatment Holly was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in January 2022, and it completely rocked her world. Anxious to begin treatment as quickly as possible, she met with a care team at a hospital in Cincinnati. The first step was to have surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible. …

There are times when it’s good to be first and times when, perhaps, you’d rather not be. Deep in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dustin Clark experienced both as the first ECMO patient treated at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. ECMO — extracorporeal membrane oxygenation — is a technology that helped some of the nation’s sickest COVID-19 patients survive respiratory failure. …

What is Bladder Pain Syndrome? Bladder pain syndrome, otherwise known as Interstitial Cystitis (IC), is a chronic pain condition that affects approximately 3-8 million individuals in the United States alone. It is more common in women, though the rates are increasing in men. The American Urologic Association (AUA) defines IC as an unpleasant sensation that appears to be related to …

In most cases, heart failure is a progressive condition that prevents the body’s vital organs from getting the blood and oxygen they need. But advanced medical devices and better medical care are helping people with heart failure live longer and better. At age 67, Michael Long has outlived most males on his father’s side of the family. Heart disease has …

Migraines in women are more common than you might think. While 15% of the population experiences migraines, three in four migraine sufferers are women, according to the Office on Women’s Health. Migraine headaches are caused by electrical activity in the brain responsible for pain and light sensitivity. This pain makes it difficult for many people to function in their everyday …

When you hear “you have cancer,” your world comes crashing down. It’s easy to feel like you’re all alone. But at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, you’ll have a group of experts at your side to lift you up and help you fight. Multidisciplinary cancer care is a fancy phrase that describes our team approach to helping people with cancer. It means …