UK’s Markey Cancer Center earns renewal of prestigious National Cancer Institute designation
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has announced that the National Cancer Institute renewed its national cancer center designation…
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Healthy Headlines: Back-to-school means backpacks; choose well to protect against long-term damage
St. Elizabeth Healthcare It’s back-to-school time, which means shopping for school supplies and making sure your children have what they…
Healthy Headlines: As fall sports approach, it’s time to understand concussions — no matter your sport
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Whether you’re starting to train for football, soccer or field hockey, it is important to understand concussions…
Healthy Headlines: Here are five things to do to get a better night’s sleep
St. Elizabeth Healthcare More than 60 percent of Americans suffer from poor sleep quality, according to the National Sleep Foundation….
St. Elizabeth and Kroger Round Up to End Hunger program provides gift cards for families in need
St. Elizabeth Pastoral Care, Nutrition Services, the Gift Shops, and the Foundation, unveiled Round Up to End Hunger, a program…
SmartHealth: Stay hydrated in summer heat — but know what you need to do and when hot is too hot
By Nathan Skaggs St. Elizabeth Healthcare This year in the Tri-State area, it feels like we skipped spring and went…
Smart Health: Know more about melanoma — and how to protect yourself from a deadly skin cancer
By Nathan Skaggs St. Elizabeth Healthcare What do you know about melanoma? St. Elizabeth Healthcare wants you to be a…
Smart Health: Don’t reach for that salt, try seasoning with Chimichurri instead; here’s a recipe
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare Next time you’re in the kitchen, don’t reach for the salt to season your…
Northern Kentucky University plays leadership role in National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta
Northern Kentucky University is a platinum sponsor of the 2018 National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit, which runs from…
Smart Health: As we spring forward, get your New Year’s resolutions back on track; here are some tips
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare If you are like most people, your motivation for New Year’s resolutions falters on…
New high-blood pressure guidelines are lower — 130/80 — and aim at early triggers for treatment
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, issued new blood pressure guidelines in…
Smart Health: Why clinical trials are important, offering patients cancer treatments close to home
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare St. Elizabeth Healthcare is at the forefront of cancer care in the Northern Kentucky…
Smart Health: The good news about strokes is that most can be prevented — and here’s how
The American Heart Association (AHA) reports that 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by taking these steps: • Control your blood…
Smart Health: Holiday spirit is in the air but don’t let those cocktails ruin your diet
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare The holiday spirit is in the air — happy hours, family gatherings, and holiday…
SmartHealthToday: Party, party, party — but here are some tips to stay on track with your weight
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday It’s that time of year again — party, party, party. Whether it is at the office,…
SmartHealthToday: Offer a healing hand to a loved one with cancer this holiday; little things count
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday If you know someone who has recently received a cancer diagnosis, you may be wondering how…
SmartHealthToday: Difference between Alzheimer’s, dementia — Alzheimer’s is a specific disease
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday Many times you hear people use Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, but they are not the same….
SmartHealthToday: Tips for student-athletes moving indoors for new season; be aware, avoid injury
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday Football, cross-country and soccer season are coming to an end, and student-athletes are moving indoors to…
SmartHealthToday: Cold vs. Flu — what you need to know; both viral infections rarely need antibiotics
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday It’s that time of year — you notice a woman on the elevator sneezing and you…
Eli Capilouto: Partnerships in Northern Kentucky with NKU, St. E Healthcare are examples of change, legacy
As the University for Kentucky, we are the institution our Commonwealth has charged with confronting the most profound of challenges — in…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare to provide $2.5m to support tuition scholarship for new UK med school in NKY
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has provided a gift of $2.5 million to support a tuition scholarship program for the University of Kentucky…
LiveWell Newport Health Expo offering free services Saturday at Buena Vista Park
“LiveWell Newport – Health Expo” – FREE Exercise Demonstrations – Marshall Arts – and Free Little Giants Movie – and…