Healthy Headlines: Flu season is upon us, best time to get vaccinated is before the end of October
The leaves turning colors, a crispness in the air, pumpkins appearing on every corner – it must be fall. Along…
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Elementary student Sylvia Faciotto wanted to provide books for tiniest St. E. patients; now you can help too
The St. Elizabeth Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is spearheading a new reading program for its tiniest patients. The reading…
Breathe Easy — really — by helping to reduce smoking to BUILD better health; it’s a challenge
A collaborative group of local entities are continuing their partnership with the BUILD Health Challenge to effect change related to…
Healthy Headlines: Ever heard of ‘jumper’s knee’ (that’s patellar tendinitis)? Heads up, athletes
You may have never heard of jumper’s knee, or patellar tendinitis, but it is one of the most common knee…
Healthy Headlines: To improve your long-term health, how many steps a day do you really need?
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Everyone likes a number to work towards to help track their health and wellness goals — an…
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks official opening of UK College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus
NKyTribune staff The University of Kentucky College of Medicine joined partners St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Northern Kentucky University on Thursday…
Hospitals, including St.E., suing manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of opioid-based drugs
After two decades of providing frontline care in response to the opioid crisis, a group of 23 hospitals have filed…
People in News: Hollenkamp is Emerging Leader, Libertarian Hicks to speak, police officers graduate
St. E’s Matt Hollenkamp earns national honor True North Custom has named Matt Holenkamp of St. Elizabeth Healthcare one of…
Healthy Headlines: A simple screening saved Linda Schwartz’ life; regular visits to her doctor mattered
St. Elizabeth Healthcare At 74 years old, Linda Schwartz believes staying healthy should be a top priority. She also understands…
Healthy Headlines: Why are younger adults dying of heart failure? Prevention is the key
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, was always thought to be a disease of the…
Newsmaker Awards go to these notable headliners: Boehne, Finan, Flora, Spaulding, Whitaker
Staff report Five prominent Northern Kentuckians have been named Northern Kentucky Tribune Newsmakers and will be honored at an annual…
Court of Appeals denies Christ Hospital’s motion to reverse Circuit Court’s ruling on Drawbridge site CON
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled against The Christ Hospital’s request to overturn the…
Healthy Headlines: 10,000 steps a day not as important as incorporating walking into good health regiment
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Everyone likes a number to work towards to help track their health and wellness goals—an apple a…
Northern Kentucky University awarded $1.8 million in federal grants to address the opioid epidemic
Northern Kentucky University has received $1.8 million dollars from the U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) to combat…
Chamber to host Workplace Safety and Wellness Conference on October 15
On Tuesday, October 15, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Workplace Safety and Wellness Conference…
Community partners, volunteers dedicate Reds 150th Anniversary Legacy Project at Bellevue Vets
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Cincinnati Reds, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, the Cincinnati Zoo and Duke Energy partnered on…
Mayfield Brain & Spine, St. E Healthcare partner to provide expanded stroke and brain tumor services
Mayfield Brain & Spine, the region’s largest independent neurosurgical physician group, is expanding its clinical partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare joins Anthem in effort to contain high-cost episodes of care or ‘shock claims’
With affordability a growing challenge in the healthcare system, one of Kentucky’s largest hospital systems and its largest health plan…
Healthy Headlines: Heads Up: fall sports return, time to learn the ABCs of sports-related concussions
St. Elizabeth Healthcare It’s that time of year again—school is starting and so are fall sports. Although every sport carries…
Healthy Headlines: Vaping, JUULing, e-Cigarettes—by any name they pose a real danger to children
St. Elizabeth Healthcare e-Cigarettes have been around since 2006, and by that name most people assume there is nicotine in…
Healthy Headlines: Things you need to know about chest pains, calling 911 — every moment counts
St. Elizabeth Healthcare It’s the moment of truth: your chest hurts and you’re having a hard time catching your breath….
Healthy Headlines: Protect your eyes from harmful impact of the sun this summer; block UV rays
St. Elizabeth Healthcare During the summer, the temperatures increase and we all become very aware of the sun’s impact on…