Charitable Organizations The Beechwood Independent School District has challenged the tax-exempt status of a cluster of properties on Dixie Highway in Fort Wright belonging to The Christ Hospital Network, according to court documents from the Kentucky Board of Tax Appeals. The documents indicate the district’s desire to levy property taxes on the buildings, including medical […]
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Newborns at the Christ Hospital Health Network are feeling lucky
Everyone’s seeing green at The Christ Hospital Health Network for St. Patrick’s Day. The littlest clovers, born on St. Patrick’s Day will get a “Lucky Me, I’ve Got You” onesie. Pot of gold at the end of a rainbow or a newborn baby? Welcome to the world, little clovers.
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Jenny Collopy named Christ Hospital’s VP, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
An NKY native was named Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of the Christ Hospital Health Network. Jenny Collopy, of Fort Thomas, was appointed by President and CEO Debbie Hayes, has served as interim VP since July 1, 2022. Collopy originally joined the Health Network in 2015, where she was a senior marketing consultant […]
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He visits hospitals as Santa ‘the light that they get in their eyes; it’s just something that you can’t describe’
For 16 years, Ron Gambrell has put on his Santa suit, packed up his sleigh, and traveled to hospitals, doctor’s offices, churches, and daycare centers across Northern Kentucky. Gambrell said God blessed him with white hair and white whiskers, so he plans to continue playing the part of Santa as long as he can. One […]
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Therapy dogs visit Christ Hospital patients in honor of breast cancer awareness month
Two therapy dogs visited cancer patients at The Christ Hospital in Mt. Auburn in honor of breast cancer awareness month this past Friday. Jeep, a pit bull mix, and Toaster, a smaller mix breed, were brought in to uplift those receiving treatment at the hospital’s cancer center.
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The Christ Hospital Health Network launches heart transplant program
The Christ Hospital Health Network is expanding its capacity to care for heart failure patients. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. An estimated 6.5 million Americans live with heart failure and an additional 1 million are diagnosed with heart failure every year. Roughly 8,000 Americans need a new heart […]
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Mortality rate high for unvaccinated heart attack patients, new research suggests
The North American COVID-19 ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NACMI) Registry reported a 25 percent reduction in early mortality in 2021 compared to 2020 among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and COVID-19 infection. STEMI is a severe heart attack that affects the heart’s lower chambers when the artery to the heart is completely blocked. […]
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The Christ Hospital celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with ‘charming’ onesies
The warmer weather and the St. Patrick’s Day holiday has many people smiling this week across Greater Cincinnati. The Christ Hospital Health Network is celebrating with a limited-edition “Little Lucky Charm” onesie. All babies born on St. Patrick’s Day at either the Mt. Auburn or Liberty Township Birthing Centers will receive this festive onesie. May the […]
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Christ Hospital welcomes Mark Berlacher to expanding Northern Kentucky clinical practice
The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute (TCHHVI) is excited to announce the addition of Mark Berlacher, MD, Cardiologist and Preventive Cardiology Specialist, to their outstanding group of highly trained physicians. In addition to working as a cardiologist and cardiac imaging specialist, Dr. Berlacher is passionate about preventive cardiology, which includes addressing risk factors and pursuing a program […]