Precision Medicine and Genetics

What is Precision Medicine?

Precision medicine embraces the “this is right for you, personally” approach instead of a “one-size-fits-all” approach. This unique type of medicine focuses on healthcare, disease treatment and prevention by utilizing genetic information to guide a patient’s healthcare path.

Knowledge is power – and understanding your risk of disease can help you make informed healthcare and lifestyle decisions. At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we use genetic testing to examine disease risk factors, including your family history, personal health history, and genetic testing.

When a patient decides to move forward with genetic testing, we use the results to develop a personalized healthcare and prevention plan. The shift from reactive to proactive medicine is empowering for both physicians and their patients. A genetic specialist is right here for you at each step along the way.

Precision Medicine & Genomic Health Registry & Repository Notice

Thank you for choosing the Precision Medicine & Genomic Health Department at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Precision Medicine is a vastly growing field and St. Elizabeth Healthcare strives to be on the forefront of new discoveries. With your help, this can be possible.

Our department has a research registry, collecting data related to genetic testing and consultations. Collecting test results and relevant medical history in a research registry can help our providers pave the way for research and new discoveries in the field of precision medicine.

Precision Medicine & Genomic Health Department researchers may collaborate with other departments or institutions on projects that may use collected data in the registry; however, no identifying information will be shared with collaborators outside of the Precision Medicine & Genomic Health Department. Identifying information includes the following: name, birthdate, address, dates or appointments or procedures. Your information will never be sold or exchanged for goods.

If you are OK with having your information included in the registry, there is nothing more you need to do.

If you wish to NOT include your information in the Precision Medicine & Genomic Health registry, you may OPT OUT at any time.

Please contact us at (859) 301-5396 or e-mail askgenetics@stelizabeth.com to ask questions, or to opt out of having your information included in the registry.

Contact A Genetic Counselor

Address:
1 Medical Village Drive
Edgewood, KY 41017

Phone:
859-301-GENE (4363)

Fax:
859-301-4924

Email:
askgenetics@stelizabeth.com

Cancer Prevention

If you have a known family history or a personal history of cancer, visit our Hereditary Cancer Program page.

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Preconception and Prenatal Genetic Counseling

If you are pregnant or looking to conceive, visit our Preconception and Prenatal Genetic Services page.

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Pharmacogenomics

Pharmacogenomic screening determines a person’s response to medications. Pharmacogenomic screening helps to avoid ineffective medications and medications that are likely to cause side effects.

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Cardiovascular Genetics

If you have a personal and/or family history of heart disease, our genetic counselors can discuss genetic testing options with you. Visit our Cardiovascular Genetics page.

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Neurology Genetics Program

Genetic counseling can help you understand whether the neurological condition in your family might be hereditary and provide you with information to determine if genetic testing might be right for you.

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Genetic Testing: The Cost

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, our genetic counselors offer state-of-the-art testing at a reasonable cost. Over ninety percent of people who undergo genetic testing will spend less than $100 out of pocket. There is a maximum out-of-pocket of $250 for the most commonly used genetic test. Individual insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, may offer complete coverage. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (859) 301-GENE (4363).