Since 2020, the Yung Family Cancer Center at St. Elizabeth Healthcare has delivered advanced cancer care with compassion, innovation and personal attention. As the center marks its five-year anniversary, we reflect on what makes this place different — and what patients can expect today. Q: What moment in 2020 set the tone for the next […]
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Heart Surgery, Reimagined at St. Elizabeth
Facing heart surgery brings fear, anxiety and countless questions. For patients at St. Elizabeth, these feelings are met with compassion, proficiency and the reassurance that world-class cardiac care is available right here in Northern Kentucky. Expertise with Heart Every patient’s journey begins with uncertainty. Whether it’s an unexpected diagnosis or a condition that’s gone unnoticed […]
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Precision Medicine at St. Elizabeth: Personalized Care, Better Outcomes
Every person’s health journey is unique—so why should healthcare be one-size-fits-all? At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, the answer is clear: it shouldn’t. That’s why St. Elizabeth is leading the region with one of the most comprehensive precision medicine and genomic health programs in the Tri-State, making personalized care actionable and accessible for Northern Kentucky. What Is […]
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Innovative heart surgery’s promise highlights NKY’s global role in cardiac care
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Gene Kirchner believed he was in the clear. Having experienced no symptoms, he was surprised to learn that his primary care doctor recommended seeing a cardiologist. He was about to go on a vacation to Africa, and the extra doctor visits could disrupt that plan. Nevertheless, Kirchner […]
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Northern Kentucky Leads the Way in Heart Surgery Innovation
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is transforming cardiac care with groundbreaking technology and a commitment to healing that’s changing lives across our region. In Northern Kentucky, heart surgery is entering a new era. At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang is pioneering a technique called Totally Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery (TECS) – a minimally invasive approach […]
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What to Look for in a Surgery Location: Q&A with Dr. Jai Bikhchandani
Does it really matter where you have surgery? Jai Bikhchandani, MD, a Colon and Rectal Surgeon with St. Elizabeth Physicians, thinks so. Here, he shares what makes St. Elizabeth Healthcare a standout choice for surgical care. How does St. Elizabeth ensure patient safety and quality of care in its surgical programs? Dr. Bikhchandani: St. Elizabeth […]
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St. Elizabeth Edgewood ranked #1 hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News and World Report
The St. Elizabeth Edgewood-Covington Hospital in Edgewood has been ranked as the number one hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News and World Report, a publication known for its ranking lists of various institutions, such as higher education and healthcare. St. Elizabeth also ranked as “high performing” in 20 procedures and conditions. “We have always placed […]
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Mobile mammography van to offer screenings in Alexandria
The St. Elizabeth Mammogram Van will be in Alexandria on Aug. 6, offering 3-D mammography screenings. The process, according to a press release from St. Elizabeth, is quick and covered by most insurance (including Medicare and Medicaid), if you are: Please call 850-655-7400 to register. The vehicle is not equipped for patients with disabilities. Financial […]
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Decades of Caring at the Family Birth Place
Much has changed since Teri Wilde and Lynn Beck started working at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in the early 1970s. Back then, maternity nurses wore white from head to toe, and dads never stepped foot in the delivery room. In the years since, these women have cared for thousands of moms and babies, Teri as a […]
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Three Generations Connected to St. Elizabeth Family Birth Place
Beth Sartori of Crestview Hills was working full-time as a registered dietitian at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in 1988 when she learned she was expecting her first daughter. So, delivering at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Family Birth Place was a comfortable and natural choice. She chose the Family Birth Place two more times — delivering her second […]