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 …

When managing your health and that of your family, convenience and comprehensive care are essential. That’s what you will find at the Family Practice Center. We understand the challenges of juggling multiple appointments and coordinating care for each family member. The Family Practice Center team works to simplify this process by serving as the primary provider for you and your …

Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, feasts and traditions. For many weekend warriors, it’s also time for a friendly game of touch football after your Thanksgiving meal. As the excitement builds for the coming festivities, Aloiya Kremer, MD, St. Elizabeth Sports Medicine physician, offers tips to help you prioritize your health and wellness to prevent injuries. 5 Tips for …

Many of us have experienced the “pee a little when you sneeze” phenomenon. Urinary incontinence isn’t something you have to live with – and it isn’t a normal part of pregnancy and post-partum life. Pregnancy and Leaking Urine: Why does it happen? More than 46 percent of pregnant women have trouble with leaking urine. Following pregnancy, one in three women …

You’ve dreamed of bringing your bundle of joy home. Now that it’s happened, your body and brain are doing things you never expected. Is something wrong with you? Probably not. You’re probably experiencing typical postpartum symptoms. But since they’re unpleasant, most people don’t want to talk about them. Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression Before labor, the only postpartum symptom you …