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 …
Cancer remains one of the most pressing health challenges in the United States, with an estimated 2,041,910 new cancer diagnoses in 2025. Even with significant advancements in treatment and care, the fight against cancer continues to demand innovation, collaboration and unwavering dedication from our healthcare professionals. The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will …
Someday, Veronica Williams and her husband Sean will have quite the story to tell their daughter Brooklynn about her birthday. That day, when Brooklynn entered the world, her mom came close to leaving it. It was March 9, 2022, weeks ahead of Brooklynn’s due date. For days, Veronica’s smartwatch had alerted her to an abnormally high heart rate. When she …
If you have asthma, you know you face unique challenges in winter. The good news is you can take steps to protect yourself and avoid triggers that worsen your symptoms. What Is Cold-Induced Asthma? Winter air can be cold and dry. These weather conditions can cause swelling and extra mucus in the airways. For people who don’t have asthma, that’s …
Depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns have a way of making us feel alone. But what if you already knew a provider who could help you heal? Someone with training to evaluate your current mental health needs and start a plan of care catered to you? Turns out, you probably already do: It’s your primary care provider. Your Primary …
