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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Elective Surgery: Q&A With Dr. Audrey Ertel, General Surgeon at St. Elizabeth Healthcare
An elective surgery isn’t something you can put off indefinitely, like cleaning out your hall closet or learning to speak Italian. We talked to Audrey Ertel, MD, a General Surgeon with St. Elizabeth Physicians, about what factors to consider when scheduling your surgery. She also provided some bonus tips on preparing for your procedure. What […]
Q&A with Dr. Teena Nerwal: Advancing Colorectal Surgery at St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Teena Nerwal, MD, specializes in colorectal surgery at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. She uses advanced robotic technology to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Nerwal shares insights about her specialized field, patient-focused approach, surgical innovations and treatments for colon and rectal conditions. How does robotic surgery enhance colorectal care? Robotic technology significantly improves outcomes for patients undergoing colorectal […]
New Program Allows Nursing Students to Work Part-Time While Receiving Full-Time Pay and Benefits
Brittany Sorrell, DNP, MSN, RN, is the Manager of Workforce Development at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. She’s excited to announce a new program for St. Elizabeth associates (employees) interested in pursuing a nursing career. Tell Us About the New PATH-RN Program St. Elizabeth and Gateway Community and Technical College recently teamed up to create Programs for […]
A Lifetime of Compassion: St. Elizabeth Healthcare Nurse Has Cared for Local Moms and Babies for 50 Years
Lynn Beck, a Nurse Sonographer with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, has touched countless lives over the past five decades. As we celebrate National Nurses this May, Lynn’s tenure in nursing at St. Elizabeth is an example of the vital, life-changing work nurses do every day. Lynn’s connection to St. Elizabeth runs deep. “I was actually born […]

