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November 1, 2021
Annual Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives

Seventy-one-year-old Glenna Courtney is the proud mother of three, with seven beloved grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Recently widowed, Glenna spends her days enjoying her family, daily walks and household activities. Her recent brush with lung cancer has left her committed to living a healthy lifestyle – and spreading the word about the importance of lung cancer screenings. When Glenna’s primary …

November 1, 2021
Five Healthy Ways to Say Thanks

Thanksgiving has gotten a bad rap. Too often it’s associated with too much food, too much alcohol and too little activity. It doesn’t have to be that way. “I love cornbread stuffing, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie as much as the next person,” says Dr. Aleah Gibson, a family physician with St. Elizabeth Physicians. “Working hard all year just to …

October 21, 2021
St. Elizabeth Wound Care Center Helps Patients Find Pain Relief from Late-effect Radiation

For Northern Kentucky resident Rae Jean Jansen, a cancer diagnosis was the last thing on her mind as she prepared for Christmas 2015. Concerning symptoms like unusually heavy bleeding sent Rae Jean twice to the ER, but she received no answers. Finally, Rae Jean scheduled an appointment with Abby Loftus-Smith, MD, an OBGYN at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Women’s Health. Dr. …

October 18, 2021
Background of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Pharmacist Suzi Francis and Dr. Markovich discuss what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available at St. Elizabeth Physicians (SEP) primary care locations in Kentucky and Indiana, including:– Moderna (18 years and older)– Pfizer (12 years and older)– Pfizer pediatric vaccine (5 to 11 years old) – available at SEP primary care practices, pediatric or …

October 18, 2021
Unsure About Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Pharmacist Suzi Francis and Dr. Markovich discuss the benefits, risks and side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available at St. Elizabeth Physicians (SEP) primary care locations in Kentucky and Indiana, including:– Moderna (18 years and older)– Pfizer (12 years and older)– Pfizer pediatric vaccine (5 to 11 years old) – available at SEP primary care practices, pediatric …

October 18, 2021
Confidence in the COVID-19 Vaccine

We asked Pharmacist Suzi Francis and Dr. Markovich to share their person experiences with the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available at St. Elizabeth Physicians (SEP) primary care locations in Kentucky and Indiana, including:– Moderna (18 years and older)– Pfizer (12 years and older)– Pfizer pediatric vaccine (5 to 11 years old) – available at SEP primary care practices, pediatric …

October 13, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine and Flu Shot: What Should I Do This Fall?

Each year, October marks the official beginning of flu season. However, 2021 is unlike any other year in the past — we are also managing an urgent need for people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or booster. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when figuring out where, when and how to get vaccinated. But our experts are here to help explain …

October 1, 2021
Safety and Effectiveness of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Hear Meghan Markovich, MD, Primary Care Physician/Pediatrician at St. Elizabeth Physicians, and Suzi Francis, PharmD, Supervisor of Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, discuss the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available at St. Elizabeth Physicians (SEP) primary care locations in Kentucky and Indiana, including:– Moderna (18 years and older)– Pfizer (12 years and older)– …

September 9, 2021
Regular Mammograms Can Catch Breast Cancer At Earliest Stages

Visit stelizabeth.com/mammo to learn more and schedule a mammogram today!

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