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Ingredients 1 butternut squash Salt Pepper Olive oil 1 small zucchini, cubed 1 tomato, diced 1 red pepper, chopped 2/3 cup quinoa 5-10 pitted black olives, chopped (optional) 1 ¼ cup water 3 oz feta, cubed or crumbled 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano Parmesan cheese, grated Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Arrange the two halves of the butternut squash on a baking tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little olive oil. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Sauté the zucchini and red pepper in a small…

Get 2018 off to a healthy start. Schedule the most important appointment of the year, your annual well visit with your primary care physician. Although that isn’t the first appointment you may think to make, you are probably making health and wellness goals for the year ahead, so it makes sense to include your doctor in that discussion. Heidi Sharp, MD, Family Medicine physician with St. Elizabeth Physicians says, “Your annual well visit allows you to have a discussion with your doctor about changes in your health and preventive care or screenings that may be appropriate.” During your annual well…

You’re tired of being unhealthy. You’ve tried every diet under the sun, without long-term success. You’ve been researching weight-loss surgery for months and stalking online discussion boards, but you’re scared it may not work. You’re ready for a major life change, and you don’t want to look back. If that sounds like you, you may be ready to take control of your health again with weight loss surgery. The good news is you shouldn’t be scared about surgery not working: according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery studies find that most bariatric surgery patients maintain successful weight…

It’s one of the most dreaded parts of winter: shoveling snow out in the cold. But can the cold weather and shoveling cause a heart attack? Dr. Saadeddine Dughman, an Interventional Cardiologist with the Florence Wormald Heart and Vascular Institute at St. Elizabeth, weighs in on the debate. “Cold weather alone can affect your heart – add in the physical exertion of shoveling snow and you can increase the risk of a heart attack, especially if you have predisposed risk factors,” says Dr. Dughman. “Sudden changes in temperature exposure, like going from heated indoors to very cold outdoors, can also…

Known as the “silent thief of sight,” glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that lead to a buildup of fluid in your eye, increasing pressure and causing damage the optic nerve. This can slowly and silently steal your sight. Dr. Michael Wehmann, Ophthalmologist with St. Elizabeth Physicians, describes how the damage to the optic nerve effects vision, “The optic nerve acts like a television cable, sending images from your eye to the brain. When the cable, or your optic nerve cells, are damaged, the visual information is disrupted.” According to the World Health Organization, glaucoma is the second leading…

If frequenting the gym is on your list of 2018 resolutions, you’ve come to the right place. From stretching to correctly using gym equipment and creating healthy new habits, St. Elizabeth Healthcare is here to back up your 2018 fitness goals. Stretching: keep it simple and effective For both gym newbies and gym regulars, stretching should be a priority. “It’s never too late to incorporate stretching into your routine,” says Meagan Dunn, an outreach athletic trainer at St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Northern Kentucky University Recreation Center. “Stretching can decrease joint stiffness and muscle tightness, improve your posture and range of…

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we want to educate and facilitate early detection and prevention of cancer. January is Cervical Health Awareness month – learn more about cervical cancer symptoms, risk factors, prevention and treatment options below and pass along to other females in your life. Cervical Cancer: Symptoms The symptoms of cervical cancer can be easily brushed off – but they shouldn’t be. If you experience any of the following symptoms, make an appointment with your doctor: Vaginal bleeding between menstrual cycles, after intercourse or after menopause. Unusual vaginal discharge. Pelvic pain, either ongoing or during intercourse. Advanced symptoms include…

The average American gains five pounds over the holidays – something that many of us don’t want to hear in the midst of the holiday season. This weight gain is attributed to over-indulging in delicious foods and delightfully festive drinks, as well as the hustle and bustle of the season that limits our normal healthy activities. Less time for working out and watching what we eat makes for extra pounds to our waistlines. What can be done to keep these pounds at bay this holiday season? Get set up for success For starters, try not to think of the holidays…

The Disruptive Snorer Is there a snorer in your house? Whether it’s you, your partner or your child who is doing the snoring – it can disrupt the entire family’s sleep. St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s partnership with ENT & Allergy Specialists (ENTAS) is the answer to your household’s snoring situation. Our specialized staff of physicians and audiologists can treat the full spectrum of sleep apnea in both children and adults. Sleep apnea in children Children with sleep apnea often have symptoms such as open mouth breathing, restless sleeping, loud snoring and enlarged tonsils. These symptoms impact their quality of sleep each…

The holiday spirit is in the air—happy hours, family gatherings, and holiday parties. Don’t let the holiday cocktails ruin your diet. Remember, what you drink matters as much as what you eat. The hidden calories found in our glass can easily destroy the best holiday diet plans. When measured correctly, one serving of alcohol contains 100 calories. One serving is: 12 ounces of light beer (one bottle or can). 5 ounces of wine (about the size of a yogurt container). 1 shot of liquor Betsy Oriolo, MS, RD, LD, CDE at St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center recommends watching out…