Welcome to the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center, where our goal is to provide the most advanced and innovative care in our region. Starting at the entrance drop-off, patients and guests will safely arrive and exit the Cancer Center through a covered and protected space. The entrance leads into the main lobby—bathed in warm uplifting sunlight. Upon registering, each patient will …

After months of delaying most of your medical appointments due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, you may be wondering if you can finally get the joint replacement you need. St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the orthopaedic surgeons from OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine practicing at St. Elizabeth Healthcare don’t want you to continue to live in pain. “We don’t want …

While we expect to see COVID-19 patients for some time, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been preparing for the long-term and has taken extra steps to provide you the care you need in a safe environment. Dr. Heidi Murley, Clinical Medical Director of Surgery at St. Elizabeth Physicians, says, “In this new reality, you’ll notice some changes in how we provide …

In today’s ever-changing COVID-19 health crisis, it’s hard to know how to move forward with regularly scheduled appointments and procedures – as well as how to address any healthcare concerns that have arisen during the last few months. At St. Elizabeth Physicians Urogynecology, we know this is a challenging time. We are here to help in any way – and …

During the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, it’s hard to know when to return to regularly scheduled appointments and activities. One question that we frequently hear at St. Elizabeth is: should I delay my mammogram? The short answer is no – there is currently no reason to delay your screening mammogram. More than 90% of small early-stage breast cancers are curable …

For many Cincinnatians, training for the Flying Pig Marathon has one major roadblock: winter weather. Between snow-packed sidewalks, below-freezing temperatures and strong winter winds, frostbite is a significant risk to outdoor marathon training. But the race must go on – and with these helpful tips and tricks, you’ll be able to safely train in even the chilliest winter weather. Frostbite …

It’s a question that mothers of tweens and teens frequently ask their OB-GYN: When is it time for my daughter’s first appointment?   The women’s health specialists at St. Elizabeth Healthcare know this question can be tricky – but it doesn’t have to be. Check out our Q&A session with our compassionate team of obstetrician/gynecologists (OB-GYNs) and rest assured that …

In order to get the most effective treatment for your epilepsy and seizures, you need a proper diagnosis. Some physicians will try medications after a thorough examination and family history, or others may want to determine if you are truly having seizures. St. Elizabeth now offers an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) at St. Elizabeth Edgewood facility, dedicated to continuously monitor …

Edgewood, KY – Since its 2013 launch, St. Elizabeth’s successful Lung Cancer Screening Program has taken direct aim at the disease in the Northern Kentucky region, completing more than 11,000 screenings and identifying over 100 lung cancers under Stage III, when it’s at its most treatable. But to the Thoracic Oncology Disease Management and Lung Cancer Screening Teams at St. …

According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, “No single food or food component can protect you against cancer by itself. Strong evidence does show that a diet filled with a variety of plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans helps lower risk for many cancers.” Important definitions (from the American Cancer Society) Free radicals (the bad …