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A sprained ankle vs Chronic Ankle Instability Many of us have experienced a sprained ankle at one point in our lives, which is when the ankle ligaments tear when you “turn” your ankle. Typically, this minor injury is treated with a splint, rest and staying off the ankle for a few days or weeks. However, when you start having repeat sprained ankles, there could be a bigger issue occurring in your ankle – Chronic Ankle Instability. This condition is characterized by repeated, easy ankle sprains, “giving way” of the ankle, and ankle pain. Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability are first…

Having a heart attack is scary no matter what the circumstance, but if you are alone and having chest pain you need to be prepared. Daniel Zalkind, MD, Cardiologist at the St. Elizabeth Heart & Vascular Institute warns, “A heart attack can begin as chest pain and quickly progress to sudden cardiac arrest. Statistics tell us if you don’t call 911 during the initial chest pain and it progresses to cardiac arrest, if you are completely alone, you have only an 11 percent chance of survival.” Whether you live alone or you just find yourself alone in certain situations the…

Has one of your loved ones been told they need to have their heart valve replaced? If so, they probably have aortic valve stenosis. When someone needs a heart valve replacement their quality of life is poor. They usually see a decline in daily activities and suffer from extreme fatigue. Typically, the doctor performs open heart surgery, removes the damaged valve, and replaces it with a new one. But if you have other health issues, like congestive heart failure or renal failure, you may not be able to live through open heart surgery, or the tough recovery after surgery. That…

Low back pain in a young athlete can be much more than muscle soreness or pain after a tough game. Athletes who participate in sports like volleyball, dance, football, diving, baseball, hockey and gymnastics are at risk for Spondylolysis. If a young athlete is suffering from low back pain for more than a few weeks, they should be evaluated for Spondylolysis. What is Spondylolysis? Spondylolysis is a stress fracture in part of the vertebrae that occurs due to repetitive stress and is usually found in the lumbar or lower area of the spine. Kathy Boehmer PT, MHS, SCS, ATC, Specialty…

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 1,735,350 new cancer cases and 609,640 cancer deaths will occur in the United States in 2018. Kentucky in particular is one of the five states with the highest incidence rate for cancer, with the commonwealth having the highest death rate of all. Cathy Reising, BBA, CTR, Cancer Registry Manager at St. Elizabeth understands early detection is key. She said, “Early detection is our best weapon against this disease. The best we can hope for if cancer comes knocking at our door is it being caught at an early stage.” Reising explains, screenings…

Cutting-edge cancer treatment at St. Elizabeth Healthcare St. Elizabeth Healthcare is proud to be at the forefront of cancer care in the Northern Kentucky area. Our dedicated Oncology Team consists of nine medical oncologists, three oncologic breast surgeons, two gynecologic oncology surgeons, three radiation oncologists and four oncology research nurses. Our entire team participates in clinical trial research, offering patients access to a variety of cancer treatment options close to home. Currently, we have over 20 cancer clinical trials open to patients at St. Elizabeth. Helping to find a cure A clinical trial is a medical research study where patients…

Genetic testing – a source of knowledge Genetic testing is becoming more and more common in today’s society. Knowledge is power, and people enjoy having all the facts at their fingertips – including facts about their health. St. Elizabeth Healthcare offers board-certified genetic counselors to help our patients make more informed health decisions about everything from potential pregnancies to risk of cancer or cardiac issues. How can genetic testing help during a pregnancy? If a couple is considering getting pregnant, they can undergo genetic testing at  St. Elizabeth to determine the likelihood of having a baby with certain hereditary conditions.…

Improving lung cancer survival rates Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women in the United States. This statistic also hits close to home—the commonwealth of Kentucky has one of the highest incidences of lung cancer in the country, killing more people in our commonwealth than the next eight cancers combined. St. Elizabeth Healthcare wants to be a part of the solution. Our quest is to improve lung cancer survival rates on local, state-wide and national levels. There’s a screening for that A low-dose screening, as a matter of fact. St. Elizabeth offers a lung…

Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced 1 medium carrot, grated 1 medium cucumber, cut into matchsticks 1/3 cup bean sprouts 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 avocado 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 4 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas Instructions Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, chipotle peppers, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add cabbage, carrot, cucumber and cilantro; toss to combine. In another medium bowl, mash beans and…

Ingredients 1 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 eggs 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup chocolate chips OR chopped walnuts, optional Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan. In a small bowl, whisk the flour, spices, baking soda and salt together. In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs; stir in the pumpkin, yogurt, sugar, vanilla until smooth. Slowly spoon the…