Dr. Matthew Kotlove is an oncologist hematologist at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. He sees patients at the Edgewood Cancer Center and the Cancer Center–Dearborn. Q: What are genitourinary – or GU – cancers? A: Genitourinary cancers refer to cancers of the urinary system and the male reproductive organs. The most common types of genitourinary cancers I […]
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Comprehensive Treatment for Mitral Valve Disease: Q&A with Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang, Surgical Director of Mitral Valve and Heart Failure Therapies
Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang is a Cardiac Surgeon and Surgical Director of Mitral Valve and Heart Failure Therapies at the Florence Wormald Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Elizabeth. He sees patients in Edgewood. Q: What does a mitral valve specialist do? A: Both medical and surgical mitral valve specialists treat patients with mitral valve disease. […]
Osteomanipulative Treatment: Q&A with Dr. Kevin DeGroot, Neuromusculoskeletal Specialist at St. Elizabeth Physicians
Dr. Kevin DeGroot is a neuromusculoskeletal specialist at St. Elizabeth Physicians. He sees patients at Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine – Covington. Q: What is osteopathic manipulative treatment? A: Osteopathic manipulative treatment – or OMT – is a hands-on approach to diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones, muscles and connective tissues throughout the […]
Navigate New Parenthood With Expertise: Dr. Allana Oak Shares How New Moms Gain Confidence and Camaraderie with the St. Elizabeth Beyond Delivery Program
Allana Oak, DO, is a family medicine obstetrician and lead physician of the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Laborist Group at the Family Birth Place at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. 1. What are the primary goals and services of the Beyond Delivery program at St. Elizabeth Healthcare? You’ll receive expert advice from our experienced team as you navigate […]
St. Elizabeth Healthcare garners infant safe sleep honor
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has gained recognition for its efforts to help babies sleep safely. The healthcare provider received a Gold Safe Sleep Hospital designation due to its commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep, officials said. The recognition is from the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program and Cribs for Kids, a […]
St. E announces new VP of diversity, equity and inclusion
Northern Kentucky’s largest healthcare provider recently announced the hiring of their newest vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion. Chris Johnson assumed the role on July 24. Johnson is tasked with supporting St. Elizabeth’s efforts to provide culturally competent care to patients at all times and recruit, develop, promote and retain an inclusive workforce. Prior […]
Sports Medicine and Patient-Centered Care: An Interview with Dr. Aloiya Kremer
The following piece is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare. If you’re an active person or seeking to maintain or return to an active lifestyle, paying close attention to your body is important when it comes to reaching your physical activity goals. Dr. Aloiya Kremer of St. Elizabeth Healthcare is a highly skilled sports medicine physician […]
Christ Hospital enters into fight over certificate of need in Kentucky
Christ Hospital has entered the conversation around certificate of need in Kentucky after it registered as a lobbyist with the Kentucky legislature, according to documents obtained by LINK nky from the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission. The Cincinnati-based hospital registered with the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission in June, and under its registration filing, said it plans […]
The Frankfort LINK: National conservative ‘dark money’ group joins fight over certificate of need in Kentucky
A national libertarian-leaning conservative group known for its connections to the Koch brothers and its “dark money” network is weighing in on the certificate of need debate expected to heat up in Kentucky over the ensuing months as some seek to repeal or reform the decades-long program. The Koch brothers, David and Charles, controlled Koch […]
Legislators hear from groups in favor of keeping certificate of need
The federal government considers Northern Kentucky to be part of Greater Cincinnati’s healthcare system, said Nancy Galvagni, the president of the Kentucky Hospital Association. Whether that’s a good thing was open to debate at the Kentucky Legislature’s certificate of need task force on Monday. Galvagni’s statement was in response to freshman NKY legislator Rep. Marianne […]


