Chronic knee pain can make even the simplest activities feel overwhelming. For patients whose pain no longer improves with conservative treatments, total knee replacement may offer a path back to comfort and mobility. We spoke with Dr. Jeffrey Chapek, an orthopaedic surgeon with OrthoCincy Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine specializing in joint replacement, about who may […]
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Nurses say violence is just ‘part of the job’ in local hospitals
Emily Kraft remembers the incident well. She was working at a hospital when one of her patients, an older teenager with autism, began to experience what she described as a severe mental health crisis. As her nursing unit tried to de-escalate the situation, the patient’s mother became increasingly agitated, Kraft said. She began insulting the […]
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Inside LINK: NKY works to fill in the gaps healthcare leaves behind
Let’s be honest. We’re all feeling it. Gas is more expensive. Groceries are more expensive. And healthcare? Well. A major federal law changed rules around how people access healthcare last year, and Americans are still finding out what the changes mean for them. While uninsured rates are relatively low in Northern Kentucky now, Aaron Broomall […]
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Q&A with Dr. Teena Nerwal: Understanding Diverticulitis, Diverticulosis and When to Seek Care
When abdominal pain or digestive changes disrupt daily life, it can be hard to know when to seek specialized care. Dr. Teena Nerwal, a colorectal surgeon at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, works closely with patients experiencing conditions like diverticulitis — a common colon issue she treats. Her patient-centered approach focuses on education, empowerment and helping people […]
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Three St. Elizabeth Hospitals Earn Prestigious 5-Star CMS Rating
Each year, the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that sets standards for healthcare quality and oversees major public health insurance programs, releases its national hospital ratings. This year’s May 13 announcement remarkably included three St. Elizabeth Healthcare hospitals — Dearborn, Edgewood and Ft. Thomas — rated as 5-star, the agency’s […]
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The Complexity of Caring for AFib
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders, affecting millions of people in the U.S. But treating it isn’t a straightforward path. AFib care often involves navigating multiple goals at once and the right balance can look different at different stages – for different people. What makes AFib especially challenging is […]
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AFib: Why Timing Matters More Than You Think
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, rarely announces itself with urgency. For many people, it begins quietly: an occasional flutter, a few moments of fatigue, a shortness of breath that comes and goes. Because symptoms are often inconsistent, AFib has a way of blending into everyday life. What’s easy to miss is that AFib represents a […]
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St. Elizabeth Offers Trusted Second Opinions Close to Home
A cancer diagnosis can change everything in an instant. For many patients, the first days and weeks bring uncertainty, concerns about next steps and a desire for clarity. That’s why more people across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana are turning to St. Elizabeth Healthcare for a cancer second opinion – a service designed […]
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The Christ Hospital Health Network Expands Women’s Health Care in Northern Kentucky
This past week, The Christ Hospital Health Network celebrated the opening of its newest women’s health location with a ribbon cutting at 525 Alexandria Pike in Southgate, Kentucky, marking another step in expanding access to care for women across Northern Kentucky. The new 4,551-square-foot office will begin seeing patients March 16 and will serve as […]
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If It’s Surgery, It’s at Christ.
If you’ve ever been told that you or someone you love needs surgery, you know how quickly everything can change. Suddenly, the questions feel bigger.Where should I go?Who can I trust?What kind of care will I receive? It’s a decision no one takes lightly — and one that deserves more than a promise. Across Northern […]
