Tag: St. Elizabeth

Why Early Detection Matters: What Men Should Know About Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting men, particularly those ages 65 and older. The good news is that advances in screening, diagnosis and treatment have helped improve outcomes significantly. Understanding your risk factors, knowing what signs to watch for and having conversations with your healthcare provider can help you take an active role […]

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St. Elizabeth Healthcare receives NKY Chamber Community Award

by Staff Report

St. Elizabeth, Northern Kentucky’s largest healthcare provider, received the Northern Kentucky Community Award from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce at its August Board of Directors meeting. The award recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations for their impact on the Northern Kentucky region. To qualify for the award, an individual, business, or nonprofit organization must be […]

The Difference Between Having Heart Care and Having the Right Heart Care

When a cardiac emergency occurs or a chronic condition needs attention, “heart care” may sound reassuring. But in today’s healthcare landscape, access alone does not define excellence. For patients navigating cardiovascular disease, what matters most is whether the expertise, technology, treatments and support services needed for their care work together seamlessly. The difference is not […]

Getting Back on Your Feet After Knee Pain: A Q&A With Dr. Jeffrey Chapek

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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