Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare

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 how it impacted daily living. What followed was shoulder replacement surgery using a first-in-the-world approach — it completely sparred the rotator cuff. Dr. Michael Greiwe, an orthopedic surgeon at OrthoCincy, practicing at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, developed this groundbreaking technique in…

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 nourish the healing body. Though the official ribbon cutting occurred in September, Nourish has been helping cancer patients and their families since June 2023. In fact, the pantry has already supplied food to more than 1,825 people. “This is a…

St. Elizabeth Healthcare Brings Awareness to Early Lung Cancer Detection Lung cancer screening saves lives! In fact, the St. Elizabeth Lung Cancer Screening Program has found one lung cancer for every 62 screenings performed since its inception in 2013. Our team has discovered over 570 lung cancers, one lung cancer for every 28 patients screened. That equates to over 400 lives profoundly impacted. This Nov. 11, in partnership with the American Cancer Society and the American College of Radiology, St. Elizabeth Healthcare is proud to support the second annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day, a day dedicated to making convenient…

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 family’s healthcare. This approach means whether your child needs a vaccination, your teenager requires an annual sports physical, or you need assistance managing a chronic condition, you can count on us to address all your needs in one place. Whole…

Perimenopause vs. menopause — what is the difference? It’s easy to confuse the two conditions because the same thing causes them — your body’s decreased production of estrogen and progesterone due to the depletion of eggs in the ovaries — and many of the symptoms are identical. Symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats are commonly reported. What is the difference between perimenopause and menopause? During perimenopause, also known as transitional menopause, your body’s levels of estrogen and progesterone begin to fluctuate. You still have a menstrual cycle up until the last year of perimenopause, but your periods may…

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 a Safe Thanksgiving Touch Football Game Comprehensive Sports Medicine Care at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Whether you’re gearing up for the family and friends holiday Turkey Bowl, a weekend hike or a round of golf, we understand your active lifestyle can…

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For years, we were told that cholesterol is bad. It spurred a whole industry of low-cholesterol foods. As it turns out, not all cholesterol is bad. Kevin Miller, MD, a Cardiologist at the Florence Wormald Heart and Vascular Institute at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, provides a deep dive into what you need to know about cholesterol. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that’s found in all cells of the body. It helps build cells, among its many functions. It’s carried through the bloodstream by proteins called lipoproteins. This is where the division between “good cholesterol” and the bad starts…

For the fastest journey ever to the paradise island of Capri, look no further than Susan Olayinka’s recipe for fresh tomato and mozzarella salad. Click the link for the full recipe. https://www.tastingtable.com/654626/fresh-tomato-and-mozzarella-salad-recipe/

St. Elizabeth Healthcare has recently been recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a Gold Safe Sleep Hospital for its commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. This certification is awarded by Cribs for KidsÒ, a national organization committed to baby sleep safety. We sat down with Stefanie Clarke, Educator in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), to learn more about this designation and why it matters for local families considering St. Elizabeth for birthing care. Earning the Safe Sleep Designation Achieving this designation was not an overnight process – it took Stefanie and…