Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare

This Veterans Day, we want to remember all  who have served to keep our nation safe. As Americans, we are allowed basic liberties and freedoms every single day that would not be possible without the sacrifices made by brothers, sons, daughters, wives, mothers, fathers and, most of all, heroes. So, if you know someone who is currently serving or has served in the past, thank them.  Unsure how? Check out this list of 101 creative ways to do so. Taking care of our nation’s heroes Gail Rizzo, LPCC-s, CADC,  a child and family counselor with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, also…

Who said eating healthy had to be flavorless? This spicy chicken recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser this fall. Bonus: Your taste-testers probably won’t even realize that each serving only packs 468 calories or a whopping 39 grams of protein! See the recipe from the American Heart Association here or keep scrolling. Ingredients For the Sriracha-glazed chicken: 2 Tbsp. Sriracha hot sauce 2 Tbsp. canola oil 2 tsp. maple syrup 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 4, 6- oz. thinly sliced chicken breasts For the butternut squash: 1, 4- lb. large  butternut squash, peeled,…

Everyone has a boss and, according to U.S. News & World Report, your relationship with said boss will directly influence how well you do your job and how happy you are at work. Nearly everyone has had a boss they hate, which can quickly turn an otherwise dream job into a nightmare. And on the flip side, some of the worst jobs can be a little brighter when a good leader is in charge. Here are eight tips from U.S. News and World Report contributor Alison Green for improving your relationship with your boss: When there’s a conflict, assume it’s…

Imagine receiving an artificial knee, then returning home mere hours after your surgery –  and immediately beginning strengthening exercises. Sound like a scene from “The Bionic Man” or a science fiction novel? It’s really happening in Northern Kentucky. This idea would have seemed far-fetched even 10 years ago, but today it is a very real option for patients in our region. Thanks to a forward-thinking team of orthopedic surgeons, home health nurses, physical therapists and other professionals at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, patients are seeing faster recovery time and lower risk of infection. And, if the idea of sleeping in…

Do you know what the pelvic floor is or what it does? According to St. Elizabeth  pelvic floor physical therapists Keri Sands, PT, MPT,  and Samantha Greene, PT, DPT, in the video below, the pelvic floor is responsible for  supporting your pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus and intestines. It is also instrumental during birth and, as women age, keeping urinary incontinence at bay. Pelvic floor physical therapy can assist women with pelvic pain, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and sexual dysfunction. Learn more in the video below, and talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any of the symptoms…

You may know your tonsils as those things in the back of your throat that your doctor swipes to see whether  you have strep throat. Beyond that, do they even serve a purpose? Turns out they may be responsible for a whole host of issues. This article in  Women’s Health Magazine  includes a whole list of things you  may not have known your tonsils caused: 1. Bad Breath Good oral hygiene, but still have bad breath? Tonsil stones may be the culprit. When you get debris stuck on your tonsils they calcify and become stones that can cause bad…

If you’re trying to get pregnant, you’re likely already on high alert –  What did that twinge in my stomach mean? Could this nausea be a symptom?  – and you don’t know that you can trust the strangers on an online message board to tell you what is or isn’t safe for your unborn baby. Luckily, you can take a deep breath. Dr. Lily Hahn, an OB-GYN with St. Elizabeth Physicians, spells out the top six things you should never do if you’re trying to get pregnant: Don’t drink, smoke or use marijuana. Drinking alcohol and smoking tobacco both…

We’re in the midst of cold and flu season, so many of us have probably asked ourselves the same question: “How sick is too sick to go into the office?” Judging by a 2013 study by office supplier Staples, we’re not being honest with ourselves. According to the study, nearly 80 percent of workers said they went into the office when they’ve felt sick, even when they knew they were likely contagious. A more recent study, conducted by Michigan-based health issues group NSF International, put that number at only 25 percent – better, but still not great. So, why do…

It seems like people have been going bananas for Greek yogurt lately. But you’ve been snacking on yogurt for years. So what is the fuss over this thicker version? Amber Cranfield, RD, LD, a registered dietitian with the St. Elizabeth Physicians Weight Management Center, explains the benefits to adding Greek yogurt to your diet in the video below. Not only does it contain more protein and less carbohydrates, it can also easily be switched out for sour cream and mayonnaise in some of your go-to recipes. Hear more below:

Each year, 4,600 young people in the United States between the ages of 10 and 24 lose their lives to suicide. In fact, suicide is the third leading cause of death in that age group in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Think age 10 is too young to worry about suicide? Think again. Gail Rizzo, a child and family counselor with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, said these days, suicide is even affecting 9-year-olds. “These are the kids who haven’t really developed abstract thinking yet,” she said. “They think it will be like what happens…