Dr. Braden Blankenship is a family medicine doctor at St. Elizabeth Physicians. He grew up in eastern Kentucky and sees patients at Primary Care – Newport Ovation. What is Family Medicine, and Why is it Important? Family practitioners are physicians trained to provide comprehensive healthcare are qualified to provide comprehensive healthcare for people of all […]
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Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announces Leadership NKY Class of 2025
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced the 46th class of Leadership Northern Kentucky, a 10-month program that trains participants to understand and address the region’s issues. The 2025 class consists of 51 professionals representing businesses and organizations throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Over 1,500 alumni have participated in Leadership NKY since the program’s […]
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Debate over certificate of need continues in Frankfort
The Kentucky legislature’s interim joint committee on licensing, occupations and administration regulations heard testimonies from Rep. Marianne Proctor and others on the topic of medical certificate of need, which is particularly relevant in Northern Kentucky.
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‘Today is a day of freedom. Today is a day of celebration’
Local youth showcased their talents at the Lincoln-Grant Scholar House in celebration of Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
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NKY Community Action Commission to host Juneteenth celebration Wednesday
The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission’s Fatherhood and Lincoln Grant Scholar House programs are once again partnering with St. Elizabeth Healthcare to host a Juneteenth celebration. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, June 19 from 3-7 p.m. at the Lincoln Grant Scholar House, 824 Greenup St., in Covington. The event is an annual commemoration […]
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Covington City Hall closed for Juneteenth
Covington City Hall, located at 20 W. Pike St., will be closed on Wednesday in recognition of the Juneteenth, the city announced in a press release. City Hall will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday. In addition, the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission and St. Elizabeth Healthcare will hold their annual Juneteenth Celebration from 3 p.m. to […]
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Kentucky House committee nixes certificate of need bill
Kentucky House committee voted 13-3 against a bill that would give certificate of need applicants more control over the state health care approval process, including giving applicants the right to appeal decisions in court.
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Prenatal testing: What you need to know: Q&A with Scott Howard, MD, Obstetrician Gynecologist at St. Elizabeth Healthcare
If you are pregnant or considering getting pregnant, prenatal care should be at the top of your to-do list, right along with baby names and picking out a crib. With the right prenatal care, we can prioritize your and your baby’s health through all nine months of your pregnancy – and beyond. Q: What are […]
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Bill to bring freestanding birth centers back to Kentucky advances in House
A bill that could bring freestanding birth centers back to Kentucky was approved by a House committee Wednesday despite objections from a Northern Kentucky physician. Dr. Allana Oak, an obstetrics physician with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, told the House Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations committee the bill omits physician oversight of birth centers, which she recommends. […]
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From uniforms to injuries: The vital role of equipment managers and trainers
Walton-Verona sophomore Thomas Mann wanted to stay involved in sports. Another Bearcat sophomore, Brayden Donato, is on the wrestling team but wanted to stay involved with basketball. And Nate Holtzapple wanted to “do something medical.” Mann, Donato, Holtzapple are the equipment managers and trainers – the folks who wash stinky uniforms, mix sports drinks, tape […]