Written by Evelyn Montgomery Jones, M.D., President, Kentucky Medical Association We live in a complicated world and try to find ways to simplify it. During this past legislative session, key legislation that would have helped ease the burden of obtaining needed health care stalled and did not pass. While not unusual given the amount of […]
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Opinion – Kentucky’s road to tech leadership: investing in the future of innovation
Written by Brent Cooper, President and CEO, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce As the next generation of students step into the world, many are eyeing career fields that promise innovation, growth, and substantial earning potential. Studies show that the three fastest-growing sectors are all in technology, particularly fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and data […]
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Advancing Robotic Surgery with the Da Vinci 5 Surgical System at St. Elizabeth Healthcare
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is leading the way in surgical innovation with the da Vinci 5 System. At the forefront of this advancement is our dedicated team of surgeons, including M. Ryan Moon, MD, FACS. The expertise and commitment to patient care by Dr. Moon and our other surgical team members are driving new possibilities in […]
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Community Voices: One Page Comics with Two Page Turns
This Community Voices column is written by Thomas Boeing, who owns Indie Northern Kentucky in Dayton with his wife, Ren. Each month, Boeing writes about a different artist featured at iNK. You can reach him at tom@indienky.com. When you enter Indie Northern Kentucky, or iNK for short, and scan the wall of zines and comics, […]
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Opinion: Saving the physicians who save Kentucky’s patients – KMA urges Congress to take action on medicare cuts
Written by Dr. Evelyn Montgomery Jones, MD, the President of the Kentucky Medical Association America’s senior population is the largest it has ever been and is predicted to nearly double by 2050. To meet the needs of this growing population, our leaders must ensure the stability and security of the Medicare program. Kentucky has a […]
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Northern Kentucky’s hoops haven: A tradition born of friendship and buzzer-beaters
This Community Voices column is written by Patrick Blair, a recent Procter & Gamble retiree. You can reach him at pnblair@gmail.com. Northern Kentucky, a region rich in tradition, boasts a unique one that blooms every March: gathering for the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. We found one local group that is celebrating […]
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Expert Orthopaedic Care: Q&A with Dr. John Fritch
John Fritch, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon with OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine practicing at St. Elizabeth Healthcare specializing in hip, knee and shoulder procedures. He is dedicated to providing high-quality care to his patients, using the latest advancements in a surgery to improve outcomes. What inspired you to pursue a medical career, and what […]
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Opinion: Kentucky’s abortion ban updates are a step backward, not forward
Written by Maya McKenzie, Communications Manager at Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region Last week, the Kentucky legislature passed House Bill 90, sending it on to Governor Beshear’s desk. The bill attempts to “more clearly” define abortion’s legality in instances where the life of the pregnant patient is at risk. On the surface, it may seem […]
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Why Do I Need a Colonoscopy?
If you put off scheduling a colonoscopy, you’re not alone. It’s easy to find excuses — too busy, too uncomfortable, too much hassle. But here’s the truth: colorectal cancer doesn’t wait. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2025, over 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The good news? A simple screening could […]
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Opinion: Calling on Congress – Make sure Kentuckians can access advanced cancer screenings
Written by Alex Herring, the Founder and Executive Director of HELP Kentucky, an organization promoting colon cancer screenings “Terminal cancer.” At only 34 years old, that was the last diagnosis I expected to hear from my doctor. For years, the mild symptoms I began experiencing in 2019 were easily written off as bad hangovers, long […]
