Over the past 25 years, many significant firsts in cardiovascular medicine have taken place at The Christ Hospital, including the region’s first balloon angioplasty, first open-heart bypass and first stent procedure.

As a Harvard graduate, Jane Timken is not only the current Chairman of the Ohio Republican Party, but also the first woman in Ohio’s history to serve as Chairman.

Tis the season of resolutions, and while almost half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, very few are successful in seeing them through. While many will rightfully focus on physical wellness by eating healthier or working out at the gym, we believe you should also focus on your financial wellness.

Have you ever looked back upon crisis moments in your life, struggles to succeed or seasons of long hours and hard work and found yourself smiling? If so, it is likely you cherish these adventures in your life because you grew or became wiser or maybe you even failed, but you value the experience because it forms who you are today.

What happens when you start a small program for girls in Cincinnati, and it grows into a huge national organization? According to Patti Garibay, founder and executive director of American Heritage Girls (AHG), you give God all the credit. “I started something that I thought would just be for my daughter, to help her have fun with scouting but still be based on the Biblical principles that are important to our family.”

Garren Colvin, president and CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare and a co-chair of the upcoming 25th annual Cincinnati Heart Ball, committed to a year of walking – and walking – while talking the American Heart Association (AHA) fundraising talk. Colvin and his wife, Susan, along with St. Elizabeth physician Dr. D. P. Suresh and his wife, Subhadra, are sharing the co-chairing responsibilities for this year’s event, themed “Celebrating 25 Years of Heart.”

The Indian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (IACC) celebrated its 7th Annual Diwali Gala Dinner on November 4, 2017. The evening included a cultural immersion into the celebration of Diwali. Lanterns, bright colors, henna, traditional dress, food, a Queen City Treasure Chest raffle and dance performances flooded the evening. Inspirational speeches from Mr. Bob Coughlin, CEO of Paycor, and Mr. Mahendra Vora, Chairman of Vora Ventures, engaged the 300 guests. Key business leaders, other chamber leadership, Indian professionals and elected officials were in attendance.

Helping clients make the most delicate decisions involved in building their dream homes is at the heart of Justin Doyle Homes’ commitment to creating a three-pronged, five-star home-building adventure: five-star quality, five-star experience and five-star satisfaction. The Doyle family has built award-winning custom luxury homes, helping families realize their dreams since 1976. They currently build in Cincinnati, Dayton and the surrounding area, as well as Northern Kentucky, in communities like Country Club of the North and Carriage Hill, to name a few. They also build luxury homes on their clients’ lots.

In 2016, a study by the US Department of Health and Human Services found that about half of the Americans turning 65 today will be in need of long term care. It notes that most of these won’t be looking for medical care. Instead, they’ll be needing some assistance with their day-to-day personal tasks. The Sheridan at Mason is ready for that transition.

In October, University of Cincinnati (UC) transportation design students got a rare insight into the inspiration and passion behind the classic design of a Jaguar.

Maggie B. doesn’t look like the average Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center patient.

Christian Village Communities (CVC), the parent organization of The Christian Village at Mason and The Christian Village at Mt. Healthy, is the first rehabilitation program in the country to use the Palarum PUP™ “smart sock” to enhance individual therapy plans of care for rehabilitation patients.

Imagine hosting the event of a lifetime at one of the most prestigious and truly magical settings in the Cincinnati area. Not only is the Greenacres Arts Center and its gardens a breathtaking canvas, but they inspire the creativity of custom designed planning for a variety of events.

While the sleek, contemporary furnishings are eye catching, one of the first things many customers notice when entering the BOVA store in Deerfield Township might be a pack of four friendly Golden Retrievers. The dogs are part of the Mangat family and part of what makes BOVA a true family operation.

Why would anyone settle for faux, or fake, interior finishes when they can have the real thing? Take it from Doni Flanigan, designer/master builder at Doni Flanigan Interior Design in Cincinnati, there is nothing fake about the beautifully unique finishes he produces.

Set in a serenely pastoral part of the tri-state area, Walhill Farm is an award-winning special event locale offering charismatically charming – and amazingly affordable – spaces for weddings, family reunions, corporate get-togethers, and other group gatherings. Located on the outskirts of Batesville, Indiana, the farm also regularly hosts fundraisers, concerts, and the annual Bacon, Blues and Brew Music and Arts Festival.

With opioid overdoses now the leading cause of death for Americans under age 50, Dr. Vic Manocha, MD, DABIPP, a board-certified physiatrist and interventional pain specialist, is intent on educating the public that he believes in reducing pain – thereby improving function and quality of life. He focuses on treating musculoskeletal spine conditions and other painful disabling physical issues using therapeutic modalities that don’t include opioids.

“Congratulations to all the couples who became engaged over the holidays!” says the always affable Kevin Ford, owner of Ford-Ellington Wedding & Event Design. Though couples may still be basking in the post-engagement announcement glow, it’s never too early to start getting down to the basics of wedding planning, especially if you’re asking family and friends to save a Summer 2018 date, he notes.

Episcopal Retirement Services’ (ERS) recently renovated and expanded. Marjorie P. Lee memory care homes offer residents spacious and luxurious living environments that are safe and secure. But it’s ERS’ hallmark guiding principles of dignity, compassion and quality care that won Lisa Damico’s heart when she was searching for a senior living community for her 92-year-old mother, Rosemary Lennertz.

Broadway In Cincinnati, the theatrical organization that draws the most people to see live theater each year in the tri-state area, continues to bring first-class, New York-quality touring musicals to the Aronoff Center in 2018.

For Michael A. Hater, M.D., a member of Cincinnati Eye Institute since 1998, commitment to ensuring ophthalmic health for all reaches far beyond his practice. When not performing cataract and implant surgery, addressing corneal disorders and external eye diseases, or providing emergency eye care, he is at Holmes Hospital at the University of Cincinnati (UC) voluntarily teaching the next generation of ophthalmologists how to hone their sight-saving surgical skills.

Over the years, the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza has maintained popularity for Cincinnati-based galas. With three unique ballrooms, including the renowned Hall of Mirrors Ballroom, the National Historic Landmark hotel is the ideal venue for large-scale events, offering 40,000 square feet of unique event space.

Hanson Audio Video’s new retail showroom in Montgomery has been carefully designed to provide an exciting and dramatic experience that will WOW you. But beyond that, the intent is education through demonstration.

Most homes could use a touch-up after 30 years. That’s also true for retirement communities, dedicated to anticipating the needs of future generations.

Meggy Isles named as as Assistant Director of Nursing of Seasons Retirement Community.

The 25th annual Greater Cincinnati Heart Ball is February 24 at the Duke Energy Convention Center. The black-tie event will be a night of glitz and glamour, with gourmet dining and dancing, interactive auctions and a Young Professionals After Party. To celebrate the 25th anniversary, the event will honor all past Heart Ball chairs, Heart of the City Awardees, Kaplan Award recipients and Open Your Heart chairs. The event celebrates the American Heart Association’s lifesaving work for Greater Cincinnati families, a mission that has impacted thousands of lives in the region. Contributions support cardiovascular research and professional and community education and advocacy efforts.

The experienced staff at Mays Dentistry strives to make each appointment as efficient, comfortable and pleasant as possible by providing a comfortable dental experience in a friendly and caring atmosphere. They provide comprehensive, quality dental services with the latest cosmetic and preventative options. Recently, we learned more about the distinctives that truly set apart Mays Dentistry.

Exactly five years from the date Haley Hollingsworth and Tyler Whalen met, they came together on a stunning Saturday in September to express their love and commitment for one another through marriage.

The late Master Sgt. Corey Hood was 17 when he enlisted in the Army after graduation, just a few months before 9/11. He served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan as a forward observer with the 82nd and 101st Airborne and the 25th Infantry Division, receiving two Bronze Stars, two Meritorious Service and five Army Achievement medals, and the Master Parachutist, Pathfinder, Air Assault and Combat Action badges. On August 16, 2015, Hood died from injuries suffered while performing with his revered Golden Knights at the Chicago Air and Water Show. Today, Hood’s own courageous, can-do/will-do legacy lives on through the Hoody Memorial Fund, made possible by the generous contributions of his family and friends, and the Community Foundation of West Chester-Liberty Alliance.

On Sunday, October 29, a capacity crowd of 30 women brought supplies to the Jewish Family Service Heldman Family Food Pantry and filled bags of food to be given out to families in need to make complete kosher and non-kosher Thanksgiving meals. The food pantry is located in Clifton, in the Jewish Family Service Barbash Family Vital Support Center on the campus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and serves Jewish families throughout the region and anyone in need who lives in Clifton.

An opportunity to see one of the largest privately owned African-American art and history collections is just one reason to visit Cincinnati’s National Underground Railroad Freedom Center this winter.

Sponsors and golfers set a record for the Deaconess Associations Foundation’s 27th annual golf outing and fundraiser held in the fall of 2017.

Who doesn’t want to look their best and age beautifully? Moreover, 50 is the new 30. As we are getting healthier as a whole and our bodies are wearing better than ever before, we want to certainly look how we feel. We know procedures exist for cosmetic improvements, but we may not be aware of the many revolutionary options the medical aesthetics field holds for us to achieve those goals.

Loran and Trey’s love story began when they first met through mutual friends in downtown Cincinnati. From the moment they met, they were nearly inseparable, leading to the showcase of their love in beautiful Cancun, Mexico.

Sitting outdoors at Blooms & Berries Farm Market, we chatted casually. The idyllic weather provided a perfect backdrop for friendly conversation. “Tell me about your upcoming travel schedule,” I said. Melinda’s answer brought a transparent response of multiple commitments crowding her already overloaded calendar.

Coming to the decision that a parent, spouse or loved one would benefit from relocating to an assisted living community can be overwhelming and incredibly difficult. Then facing the challenge of finding the right community where they will be comfortable, independent and given the best possible care can be just as daunting.

Capturing upcoming spring trends with a variety of materials and vibrant color.

Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown wanted to be a doctor since the age of four. Today, Mandell-Brown is a triple board certified cosmetic surgeon. He holds board certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Body Cosmetic Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery.

Sydney and Callen form an enthusiastic couple with a passion for outdoor activities such as skiing, adventures and a heartfelt love of dogs. Their relationship began through mutual friends and an interest in live music. After five years of dating, Callen proposed during one of their favorite activities, hiking, while in one of their favorite cities, Ashville, North Carolina.

PhoDOGrapher’s 7th annual My Furry Valentine (MFV), the area’s largest animal adoption event, is a fun place to find your next four-legged family member. Sponsored by the Petco Foundation, MFV will bring together hundreds of adoptable pets to the Sharonville Convention Center February 10 and 11. “The event aims to find homes for the area’s rescue and shelter animals,” says Carolyn Evans, founder of My Furry Valentine. “All dogs and cats will be spayed or neutered, microchipped and have all age-appropriate vaccinations.”

An annual tradition is being maintained even as a months-long building restoration project at Cincinnati Museum Center’s Union Terminal moves into the final stages. The 10th annual Duke Energy Children’s Museum Difference Maker Awards ceremony will be held in February.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents MADAGASCAR: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE February 10-19, 2018 at the Taft Theatre. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip, hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto the Taft Theatre stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.

A decade after Alexander Donath, MD, FACS, transformed a bank building in Kenwood into his now-flourishing Cincinnati Facial Plastic Surgery practice, the renowned surgeon decided it was time to give the building an exterior facelift and fill in the first floor with additional aesthetic services. The renovation, with an expected January 2018 completion date, is cause for celebration among staff and clientele.

On a rainy, yet beautiful day in September, David Boldt and Jamie Rogers vowed to love, respect and devote their lives to one another in holy matrimony.

Think you know everything there is to know about Rookwood Pottery? Think again.

There are few leaders whose vision has not only shaped the tapestry of Cincinnati through business and philanthropy, but has also shaped their own legacy. In Cincinnati, we have been blessed to have a number of civic leaders who have risen to strengthen our city’s future while overcoming obstacles using their incredible innovative spirit and entrepreneurial passion to make our city better.

As a realtor, Chris Crowley not only sells beautiful homes for clients, but for years he and his husband, Bill Barnett, have rehabbed, then sold houses throughout Greater Cincinnati. “We have always wanted a pool, but in all of the houses we’ve seen there’s never been a pool that we’ve loved so much that we were willing to deal with the house that came with it,” says Crowley.

On November 9, 2017, Kindervelt 50 hosted a “Ladies Night” Fashion Show and dinner at the Renaissance hotel in downtown Cincinnati to a sold out crowd of over 300 people.

Bethany School, a kindergarten through eighth grade private school nestled on 23 beautiful acres in Glendale, is growing toward a sustainable future. Throughout their 120-year history and all of the changes to a multi-building campus serving more than 240 students, their mission has remained the same: provide academic excellence in a Christian environment to students from diverse backgrounds.

Planning for retirement is a lifelong process that should begin as soon as you start working and continue throughout your retirement years. But whether you are five years from retiring or 30, the following can help you achieve financial security for when the big day finally comes.

Forget everything you know about tattoo removal. It has changed. Invisible Ink, a locally headquartered firm, is using analytics, the latest technology and a people-centered approach to turn the industry on its head.

Wow! This is breathtaking! As the skyline of Cincinnati came into view, I thought, “This place is beautiful.” The flickering lights, the sunset behind the skyscrapers and the broad river painted a scene of beauty, warmth and welcome. The picturesque panorama provided my first view of a city I would one day call home.