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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Mobile mammography unit coming to Alexandria in August
St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be in Alexandria next week to provide convenient, state-of-the-art 3D mammography screenings. The mobile unit will be at the Calvin A. Perry Community Center, 8236 West Main St., on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A mammogram only takes 10 minutes. Most insurance plans, including […]
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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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St. Elizabeth CEO to headline July Eggs ‘N Issues
St. Elizabeth Healthcare CEO Garren Colvin is slated to speak at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast panel later this month. Taking place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in July 21 at Receptions Event Center in Erlanger, Colvin will discuss the future of Northern Kentucky, including regional economic growth, community development […]
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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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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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Gynecologic Cancers: What You Need to Know
St. Elizabeth Healthcare offers specialized care for patients facing gynecologic cancer. With two comprehensive cancer centers serving Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana, the team expands treatment options and builds a plan of care designed for each person’s needs. High-quality, personalized cancer care is right here when you need it most. Q: What are […]
