Northern Kentucky doctor honored for donating kidney to a child in need
Dr. Laura Barczewski, a physician at St. Elizabeth Hospital, donated a kidney to a child she has never met, demonstrating the true spirit of giving.
New screening program aims to reduce cancer risk for firefighters
The initiative, led by Dr. Michael Gieske, director of the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Lung Cancer Screening Program, focuses on early detection, particularly of lung cancer, which firefighters are prone to due to exposure to carcinogens at fire scenes.
Fifth Magnet® Designation for St. Elizabeth Edgewood, Covington and Grant Demonstrates 20+ Year Commitment to Nursing
St. Elizabeth Edgewood, St. Elizabeth Covington and St. Elizabeth Grant achieved their fifth straight ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® designation, the nursing profession’s highest honor. The Magnet ® designation is a reflection of the facilities’ nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care.
St. Elizabeth Yung Family Cancer Center marks five years with survivor celebrations
The St. Elizabeth Yung Family Cancer Center is celebrating its fifth anniversary in October by honoring cancer survivors.
Cooking classes offer healing recipes for cancer patients
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, health care providers emphasize the importance of nutrition in healing, suggesting that the right foods can be a crucial part of recovery.
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Earns Prestigious STS 3-Star Rating for Excellence in Cardiac Surgery
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is proud to announce that its Cardiac Surgery Program has earned the prestigious 3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and isolated mitral valve replacement and repair (MVRR) surgeries.
St. Elizabeth nurse creates statewide manual to help identify specific signs in domestic violence survivors
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to educate about the issue and push for more resources. Jill Brummett, nurse manager of the forensic program at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, created a comprehensive manual for prosecutors, law enforcement and medical providers.
A Union firefighter died last year from lung cancer. A new program aims to save others from the same fate
A new pilot program at St. Elizabeth Healthcare is offering specialized lung cancer screening for firefighters, addressing the hidden dangers they face long after the flames are extinguished.
Mobile mammography van brings screenings to Tri-State communities
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and St. Elizabeth Healthcare is promoting the importance of early detection through its mobile mammography van.
Stitched with love: NKY nurse’s gift helps families through the NICU journey
What can be a scary time for families has been made a little more comforting thanks to a St. Elizabeth Healthcare nurse in the NICU. Keri Hinson has been a NICU nurse for 23 years and has spent the last five at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. In 2022, she started crocheting sea turtles for the babies.
