For the 20th consecutive year, The Christ Hospital has been named the Most Preferred Hospital in Greater Cincinnati and winner of the 2015 Consumer Choice Award presented by National Research Corporation (NRC). In the NRC independent survey of local households, Market Insights, The Christ Hospital ranked #1 in all award metric categories: Best Doctors; Best […]
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Local Cancer Survivor Now Helping Other Patients Fight Back
The surgery was over. As Cathy Halloran started waking up, she immediately sensed bad news. Her sister Cheryl sat at the edge of the hospital bed and looked like she had been crying. Cathy’s husband Greg – not prone to public displays of affection – stood at the top of the bed stroking her arm […]
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Get Moving for Better Overall Health
Mind over…movement? I’m going to keep this short and sweet. Our bodies are hardwired to our nervous system to MOVE – not just walk in a straight line. We have the ability for nearly limitless movement. Our “culture of convenience” has bred into us that we should do the least movement possible. Most of us don’t have […]
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Wellness Wednesday: Creatine Isn’t Just for Bodybuilders
If you’ve ever been around a gym or know someone who’s a gym rat, chances are you’ve heard the word “creatine.” Creatine should not to be confused with creatinine, however. See here or the excerpt below: “There is some confusion regarding the kidneys with the metabolite (waste product) of creatine, called ‘creatinine’, which is also […]
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Florence Participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The City of Florence will once again be taking part in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Residents will have an opportunity to turn in their unused, unneeded, expired prescription medications at the Florence Police Department, located within the Florence Government Center at 8100 Ewing Boulevard. […]
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ACS Night of Hope Event to Be Held at Newport Aquarium
The American Cancer Society has announced a statewide effort to raise money and awareness in the fight against cancer. Called “Hope Lives Here,” the effort includes a donation drive and Night of Hope events in seven locations across the state on September 18, 2015. The events will strive to turn the Commonwealth purple, and organizers […]
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Wellness Wednesday: How to Prevent Negative Thoughts From Taking Over Your Life
“I’m not good enough.” “I’m too old.” “Everyone else is better than me.” “I’m not as good as I used to be.” I hear these statements a lot and I wonder just how often they are thought without being projected to the outside world. I have met so many people that are constantly negative that it […]
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NKY Doctor Now Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Commonwealth Orthopaedic Centers has announced that Sports Medicine, Knee, and Shoulder specialist, Adam V. Metzler, M.D., has been certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Board Certification is, according to the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), “the gold standard for medical specialization in the US.” The ABOS goes on to say that “a […]
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County Health Centers Offering Help With Health Insurance Enrollment
Any Northern Kentucky resident can now sign up for affordable health insurance through kynect, Kentucky’s online insurance system, at the Northern Kentucky Health Department’s county health centers. In-person assistance will be available on a walk-in basis at the following times: 1 to 4 p.m. on second Wednesday of each month at the Campbell County Health […]
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Get a Healthy Start to the New School Year
August has officially started, which means the school year is vastly approaching. It is time to bring out the lunchboxes, backpacks and the number two pencils. Before starting that back to school shopping, Gwendolyn Welsh, MD, The Christ Hospital Physicians – Primary Care recommends following these tips for a healthy back to school transition: Establish […]