Innovative local smoothie concept, Better Blend, is blazing ahead in its series of new store openings. The eleventh Better Blend location opens at 1990 N Bend Road, Hebron, Kentucky, on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Founded by Northern Kentucky native Isaac Hamlin in 2018, Better Blend was created to make it easy for everyone to eat […]
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Breast cancer vaccine shows promising results: Q&A With Dr. Matthew Kurian, Hematologist/Oncologist
Dr. Matthew Kurian is a hematologist/oncologist at St. Elizabeth Physicians. He sees patients at the Cancer Center — Edgewood and the Ft. Thomas locations. What is the breast cancer vaccine, and how does it work? The breast cancer vaccine is an innovative therapy undergoing its first human clinical trial. Researchers designed the vaccine to train […]
Adolescent and Young Adult Gynecology: Q&A With Dr. Christina Green, Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Dr. Christina Green is an obstetrician/gynecologist at St. Elizabeth Physicians. She sees patients at Women’s Health – Crittenden and Women’s Health – Edgewood. Why is it important for teenage girls to see a gynecologist? Seeing a gynecologist each year helps teenagers learn about and protect their reproductive health. It’s an opportunity to build trust with […]
EC LEARN’s 3rd Birthday Bash leans into birthday party joy
Later this month, Northern Kentucky-based nonprofit EC LEARN will host a community birthday party to celebrate three years serving children, families, and early childhood professionals across 20 counties in Northern Kentucky and in the Salt River Region. EC LEARN’s 3rd Birthday Bash will be held from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 at the Sterling […]
Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy announces the Advocates Grand Gala 2024
The Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center (NKYCAC) is thrilled to announce the Advocate’s prestigious and captivating Grand Gala 2024, “Enchanting Isles~ A Mediterranean Extravaganza,” dedicated to supporting NKYCAC. Immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of the Mediterranean at this dynamic event on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This year, gala chairs Candyse Jeffries, Diane Kidd, and […]
Boots, Bourbon, and Biscuits Brunch returns to raise money for Children’s Law Center
On September 14, Children’s Law Center will host its third annual Boots, Bourbon, and Biscuits Brunch, presented by Johnson Investment Counsel, at Receptions Event Centers in Erlanger. The event will celebrate CLC’s 35 years of service to young people in the community. Join CLC from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a fun and impactful […]
St. Elizabeth Dearborn and Edgewood Hospitals Earn Prestigious 5-Star CMS Rating
St. Elizabeth Dearborn and St. Elizabeth Edgewood recently earned a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), two of only three hospitals in Greater Cincinnati to do so in 2024. This milestone marks the first 5-star rating for St. Elizabeth Dearborn, while St. Elizabeth Edgewood has earned this distinction for the […]
Our Health, Our Opportunity: A vision for a healthier, more thriving Greater Cincinnati
At Interact for Health, we envision a future where all people are healthy and thriving, no matter who they are or where they live. We believe that this future is within reach if we can tackle the root causes that undermine our health and well-being. As a community, it is important to understand – and […]
The Curse of the Pandemic Brings Blessing to NKY Family
In 2020, Melbourne, Kentucky, and Campbell County resident Lauren Glenn enrolled her son, Nick, in Springer School and Center’s middle school program after witnessing him struggle with virtual school during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Around COVID, when everything went virtual, we knew…he had some issues with dyslexia (difficulty with reading), dysgraphia (difficulty with writing), and dyscalculia […]
Choosing your Medicare Plan: What you need to know: Q&A with Angela Zeek, SHIP Counselor to Help Seniors Navigate PlansÂ
One of the most important decisions facing seniors every year is selecting a Medicare plan that best fits their individual health needs. As open enrollment approaches this fall, it’s important that seniors and their loved ones can confidently navigate their Medicare options and understand important differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Fortunately, there are […]

