As HPV-Related Throat Cancer Rises, Dr. Wilson Calls on New Robotic Skills
Keith Wilson, MD, Asso. Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at UC and Chief of Staff at UC Health University Hospital. Photo by Cindy Starr / Mayfield Clinic. For Keith Wilson, MD, watching the emergence throat cancers related to the human papilloma virus (HPV) has been almost like watching the emergence of a new disease. […]
2nd Annual Rick King Memorial Serves Up Fitting Tribute
From left: Colleen King and husband Keith King; Kristen King and husband Tony King; Paulette King; and Jessica and Craig Rodenberg. Photo by Cindy Starr / Mayfield Clinic. The 2nd Annual Rick King Memorial Fundraiser Saturday night in Fairfield fulfilled its goal: it served as a heart-warming remembrance of a cherished husband, father and grandfather, […]
Charlie’s Story: Epilepsy
By Charlie Shor I have had many adventures in my 57 years, and I have accomplished much. But the main message of my story, which I have been given the opportunity to share, is that anything is possible. If you have epilepsy, as I do, it says nothing about who you are or what you […]
Former Executive Moves ‘Pedal for Parkinson’s’ Into High Gear
Ben Contra, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 46, is working hard to raise money for research at the Gardner Center. Photo by Cindy Starr / Mayfield Clinic. In the summer of 2011, Ben Contra went public. At age 49, after hiding a major health condition for two and a half years from everyone except […]
From the Trenches of Huntington’s Disease, Charles Sabine Delivers Message of Hope
Meeting his family history head-on, Charles Sabine, center, participates in a clinical trial to shed light on Huntington’s disease. Mr. Sabine’s father, at left, suffered from the disease, as does Mr. Sabine’s older brother, shown with Charles at right. Photos courtesy of Charles Sabine. In 2005 the NBC war correspondent Charles Sabine made the life-altering […]
UC Health Team Haiti Gives a Hand Up to Haitian Doctor
Dr. Linda Théodor, a visiting doctor from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with Drs. Jordan Bonomo, left, and John M. Tew in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at UC Health University Hospital. Photo by Cindy Starr / Mayfield Clinic. The commitment by UC Health Team Haiti to Bernard Mevs Hospital/Project Medishare, Haiti’s only hospital dedicated to intensive care […]
Dr. Richard Curry is Catalyst for New Neuro-Oncology Clinics
In his new clinics, Dr. Richard Curry, above, is helping patients who suffer neurologic side-effects of cancer. Richard Curry, MD, was a medical resident when he realized he had a mind for neurology and a heart for people who had cancer. That duality of thought and feeling led him to pursue a unique fellowship, one […]
Midwest Brain Tumor Conference Highlights Treatments, Wellness
Christopher McPherson, MD, speaks during the 2011 Midwest Regional Brain Tumor Conference. Contact: Cindy Starr (513) 558-3505 [email protected] CINCINNATI—The 2012 Midwest Regional Brain Tumor Conference, a free educational event for patients, caregivers and family members, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Meridian Conference Center (located inside the […]
New Air Care Helicopter Lands at UC Health
Contact: Katy Cosse (513) 558-0207 [email protected] Painted bright UC red and black, a new, state-of-the-art EC145 helicopter is joining the UC Health Air Care and Mobile Care fleet providing advanced transport medicine to the Tristate. The new helicopter will replace one of Air Care’s current BK117 helicopters and be stationed at UC Health University Hospital. […]
Linda Armstrong Is 2012 Sunflower Victory Award Honoree
Linda Armstrong, center, with husband Dave (left) and Davis Phinney after being honored with the Sunflower Victory Award Sept. 8. Photo by Tom Uhlman. Contact: Cindy Starr (513) 558-3505 [email protected] Linda Armstrong, a longtime advocate for people with Parkinson’s disease, was honored with the 2012 Sunflower Victory Award at the Sunflower Revolution Symposium & Expo […]