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 […]
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Certificate of need redux: Proctor files three bills Tuesday to address ‘imminent risk’
State Rep. Marianne Proctor filed three separate bills on Tuesday that would reform Kentucky’s certificate of need law without carving out a specific exemption for the Northern Kentucky region, as she proposed in 2023. The centerpiece of the three bills is a proposal that would exempt more types of facilities and services (rather than a […]
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Q & A: Interview with Dr. Barry Wendt, Virtual Health Appointments
Q: Can you explain what a virtual visit is like and what types of things patients can receive treatment for virtually? A: A virtual visit is a way to connect with providers through video, these are usually completed on a smartphone but they can also be done using an iPad or desktop computer with a camera and […]
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Panel of NKY experts discuss workplace mental health over the holiday season
With the holiday season squarely upon us, workplaces around the region are preparing for happy hours and vacation time. For some, the holidays are a time of relaxation and enjoying time with friends and family. For others, it can be a stressful time filled with deadlines and anxiety, and last week’s final Northern Kentucky Chamber […]
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Addressing the Mental Health Crisis: Insights from St. Elizabeth’s Mental Health Summit
In September, St. Elizabeth Physicians came together with community partners in an attempt to answer important questions about the mental health crisis in Northern Kentucky. “It’s not a secret that there is a mental health crisis in the community and nationally,” said Dr. Heidi Murley, President and CEO of St. Elizabeth Physicians. There are still […]
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St. Elizabeth Healthcare Journey Recovery Center opens in Life Learning Center
“There is nothing else like this in the country,” President and CEO of Life Learning Center Alecia Webb Edgington said during the grand opening of Journey Recovery Center Tuesday. The new St. Elizabeth Healthcare Journey Recovery Center in Life Learning Center based in Covington will provide addiction services and support to individuals in their journey […]
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Q&A with Dr. Josiah Allen: The role of genetic screening for medications
If you have spent months and months trying to determine if a medication is working for you, you are not alone…and now, the doctors at St. Elizabeth Healthcare are offering a new method to determine which medications will work best for you. St. Elizabeth’s Pharmacogenomic Screening program, a cornerstone of precision medicine, offers a profound […]
