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In today’s world of quick access and instant gratification, there is a surge in food delivery service options — HelloFresh, Marley spoon, Blue Apron, Plated, Sun Basket, Home Chef, Green Blender, Balance, Freshly, Terra’s Kitchen and the list keeps growing. The convenience of having a meal ready to prepare and delivered to your door is great, but are they as healthy as they claim? Betsy Oriolo, MS, RD, LD, CDE at St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center, says most are healthy and provide good portion control. “Overall, I am a fan of the new food delivery services,” Betsy said. “There…

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Every spring and summer, you’ll likely see suggestions in the news to use local honey to boost immunity and decrease seasonal allergies. But is there any truth to it? The sweet side of local honey The short answer: local honey does have a lot of benefits. “Some research has shown that local honey can be a good source of vitamins and minerals, amino acids and antioxidants,” says Betsy Oriolo, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at the St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center. “The jury is still out on if local honey helps prevent or ease seasonal allergies.” Local…

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We’ve all done it: “saved up” our calories or eaten lightly all day in preparation of a delicious dinner out at a restaurant. But according to experts in the nutrition field, that isn’t the smartest choice. “Our ability to make healthy choices goes out the window when we let ourselves get too hungry,” says Brittany Diehl, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at the St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center. “This can be detrimental to your health and diet – it leads you to overeat to make up for the lack of calories and nutrition throughout the day.” Another common mistake while…

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Have you ever been sitting in a meeting or trying to fall asleep and suddenly your heart skips, flutters or maybe starts racing? You aren’t alone. Palpitations or flutters can feel like the heart is throbbing, flip-flopping, murmuring, or pounding. They can also feel like the heart skips a beat. Some people feel palpitations as a pounding in the chest or neck; others feel them as a general sense of unease. Symptoms are very subjective and can vary between people. Maybe you only feel symptoms once in a while and think it is due to stress or anxiety. If this…

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Meniscus tears are very common causes of knee pain. You may feel your knee lock or give away for no apparent reason or you may just have chronic knee pain. You may have a meniscus tear. Damage to your meniscus can happen from a trauma during activity, like a sudden pivot on the basketball court or from thinning cartilage from age, arthritis or joint disease. You don’t have to be an athlete to get a meniscus tear, your meniscus weakens with age, but a sudden turn, squat or traumatic hit can cause a tear. Symptoms of a Meniscus Tear If…

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New cervical disc replacement offers relief When your neck hurts, really hurts, it has a way of affecting your entire life. “The pain was constant.” “A sharp pain.” “A stinging, burn.” “My arm went numb.” “I couldn’t turn my head when driving.” “I couldn’t sleep.” These are just a few of the symptoms people report when they have worn-out, damaged discs in their neck. Now, St. Elizabeth Spine Center in Florence, Kentucky offers a revolutionary new treatment option— cervical disc replacement performed by orthopedic spine surgeon with OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, John B. Jacquemin, MD who practices at St.…

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Each year, about 500,000 babies are born prematurely or with defects in the United States. The March of Dimes is dedicated to promoting healthy moms and strong babies – and St. Elizabeth Healthcare is right there for them every step of the way. March for Babies in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky St. Elizabeth plays an active role in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky March for Babies event, a fundraiser that celebrates families affected by premature birth and honors those families who have lost children due to prematurity or birth defects. Julie Shields, Prenatal Educator at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, has been a dedicated associate for…

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Kathy Dickerson had been dealing with incontinence for 15 years. “Ever since I had kids, I’ve been making frequent trips to the bathroom,” she shares. “I thought it was to be expected, and that there wasn’t anything I could do about it. I tried a few over-the-counter things, but nothing ever did any good.” It wasn’t until about four years ago when she was talking to her gynecologist at her annual appointment that she learned there were better options. “My gynecologist told me about Dr. Oakley and that she may be able to help,” Kathy says. “I decided I wanted…

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St. Elizabeth Healthcare is committed to providing our patients with cutting-edge medical care. Recently, St. Elizabeth has brought even more focus to the area of precision medicine, embracing the “this is right for you, personally” approach instead of a “one-size-fits-all” approach. What is precision medicine? Precision medicine is an approach to healthcare, disease treatment and prevention that utilizes genomic information to guide decision making. Our physicians work closely with the genetic counselors to determine the appropriate testing for specific molecular characteristics. Those results are used to tailor a patient’s healthcare plan to specifically fit their needs, oftentimes improving outcomes. This…

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You may be thinking that you wouldn’t want to be awake during any surgery, but the benefits will surprise you. In fact, maybe you will rethink putting off that carpal tunnel surgery you have been dreading. Over the past several years, we have seen significant advancements in hand and wrist surgeries, including on technique called Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT). Dr. Jonathan Slaughter, a hand and upper extremity surgeon from OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, performs surgery using the WALANT technique at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Slaughter describes the procedure, “Think about when you go to the dentist, you…

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