Matt Hollenkamp named vice president/marketing for St. Elizabeth Healthcare system
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has hired Matthew Hollenkamp to fill a newly created Vice President-level marketing leadership slot at the regional…
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Health department offering free whooping cough vaccine on May 18; don’t ignore persistent cough
Since November 2015, there have been 230 cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, reported in Boone, Campbell, Grant…
SmartHealthToday: You’re working out, in keeping with resolutions, but you may be ‘overusing’
By Rory Glynn SmartHealthToday People who resolved to get in shape in 2016 have several months of workouts under their…
Political climate in Frankfort means smoke-free advocates should focus on local bans
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More Kentucky localities are likely to see efforts for smoking bans, as a statewide…
SmartHealthToday: Is that a ‘sinus headache’ you are suffering — or is it really a migraine?
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday Spring is here, pollen is in the air, there’s a change in the weather and sinus…
Williamstown Mayor Rick Skinner to be honored with 2016 Award of Excellence by NKY Health Department
The Northern Kentucky Health Department will honor Williamstown Mayor Rick Skinner with the 2016 Award of Excellence in Public Health….
Kentucky Department of Insurance approves Anthem’s purchase of Cigna Dental Health
The Kentucky Department of Insurance has approved Anthem’s application to purchase Cigna Dental Health of Kentucky, Inc., doing business as…
SmartHealthToday: Shape up now, middle-agers, or regret your small brain later
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday As if there isn’t enough evidence that exercise is good for you, researchers have found that…
Spring is here — and so are seasonal allergies; here are some tips to reduce eye discomfort
April showers bring spring allergies. Along with the beautiful blooming flowers and growing grass, spring in Kentucky means the…
St. E to name Covington, Ft. Thomas Wound Care Centers for medical director Dr. Patrick Birrer
St. Elizabeth Healthcare will dedicate its Wound Care Centers in Covington and Ft. Thomas to Patrick T. Birrer, MD in…
St. E’s Christina Rust receives CDC national award for efforts to promote childhood immunization in NKY
Christina Rust, Maternal Child Health Education Specialist with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, has been named CDC Childhood Immunization Champion for her…
Florence native Stephen Toadvine named president of Baptist Health Medical Group
Stephen Toadvine, MD, has been named president of Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG). As president, he will assume executive responsibilities…
Back on Track event features dealing with back pain, offered by St. E spine care specialists
St. Elizabeth News Service The Orthopedic Institute at St. Elizabeth is hosting Back on Track: Is Back Pain Taking Over…
April is Autism Awareness Month: here are tips for parents and some myths debunked for the rest of us
By St. Elizabeth News Service In recognition of April as Autism Awareness Month, Dr. James Hahn, a pediatrician with St….
SmartHealthToday: Some tips for preventing eye injuries — we only have two and should protect them
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday Most commonly, children injure their eyes while they’re at school, while they’re playing or while they’re…
Health Issues Poll shows two in ten Kentuckians delay or go without medical care due to costs
Even with health insurance, medical care can be expensive. According to information released by Interact for Health and the Foundation…
It’s National Pet Day — and time to consider what pets do for quality of life — and for your good health
April 11th is National Pet Day, making it a great time to consider the many reasons why pets play such…
SmartHealthToday: Does having high blood sugar mean you’re diabetic? Not necessarily
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday Roughly 29 million people in the United States have various levels of diabetes. For many years,…
Students in Northern Kentucky more likely to use marijuana, vapors than cigarettes, survey says
Students in Greater Cincinnati, including Northern Kentucky, are more likely to use marijuana and electronic vapor products than cigarettes, according…
SmartHealthToday: It isn’t too soon to talk about season allergies; here are some tips
By Rory Glynn SmartHealthToday Think it’s too soon to talk about seasonal allergies? Think again. A mild winter is the…
SmartHealthToday: Keep your children safe from common household poisons
Keeping your children safe from unintentional poisonings in their homes or communities is what National Poison Prevention Week is all…
SmartHealthToday: Tips for helping your older kids understand what’s coming when new baby’s on way
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday When a new baby is on the way, helping your older kids understand the changes that…