Emily Kraft remembers the incident well. She was working at a hospital when one of her patients, an older teenager with autism, began to experience what she described as a severe mental health crisis. As her nursing unit tried to de-escalate the situation, the patient’s mother became increasingly agitated, Kraft said. She began insulting the […]
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How financial incentives are reshaping the face of medical institutions
TriHealth, St. Elizabeth, Christ Hospital, Cincinnati Children’s, Mercy Health, UC Medical Center. If you’re getting medical treatment locally, you probably recognize these names as among the big power players in care in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. And, In some cases, they keep getting bigger: TriHealth, for instance, shelled out $6 million last year to […]
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First responders discuss mental health, communication at annual symposium
Chris Perry said he remembers the day a young police officer asked him for help. Not with an emergency call. Not with an unruly suspect. And not with something commonly associated with police work. “He comes to me asking for a referral,” Perry said during the first day of the annual First Responder Brain & […]
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NKY couple undergoes back-to-back spine surgery
One morning while making breakfast, Ron Hoerst’s back pain had become so severe that his eggs, bacon and toast made it to the kitchen table, while he crawled to the couch to sit down. “I went back half an hour later and ate my cold eggs,” Ron Hoerst said. “They were delicious.” What’s more is […]
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St. Elizabeth to host public info session on cancer in Latonia
St. Elizabeth Healthcare will host a public event on cancer screening and prevention at the Latonia Branch of the Kenton County Public Library on Feb. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. The event coincides with World Cancer Day. The Kentucky Cancer Program, the Northern Kentucky Health Department and the library itself are partnering with the […]
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NKY families can enroll in Dolly Parton Imagination Library at birth
A regional partnership is making it easier for Northern Kentucky families to enroll in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library starting at birth. The partnership is between St. Elizabeth Healthcare, EducateNKY and the public libraries of Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties. Started by Dolly Parton, the Imagination Library is a national early literacy program that mails […]
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Florence Fire/EMS team honored for response to postpartum emergency
Two first responders from the Florence Fire/EMS Department received commendations for outstanding care provided during an emergency call in August. St. Elizabeth Healthcare Outreach Manager Chris Vogelpohl and EMS Outreach Coordinator Josh Cox gave certificates to Captain Chris Fuhrmann and paramedic Lauren Goldfuss at the Nov. 18 Florence City Council caucus meeting. St. Elizabeth Healthcare […]
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St. Elizabeth Edgewood ranked #1 hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News & World Report
In the latest edition of its annual hospital rankings, released last quarter, St. Elizabeth Edgewood was also recognized as “High Performing” in multiple procedures and conditions by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting strong outcomes across a broad patient population. High marks went to five areas related to cancer care, along with cardiology, diabetes and […]
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Free baby essentials, support offered at Newport community baby shower
Northern Kentucky’s newest and soon-to-be parents are receiving a warm welcome this week, complete with free baby essentials, gifts and local support. The Pregnancy Care Network of Northern Kentucky is hosting a community baby shower for new and expectant families on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Holy Spirit Parish Center, 840 Washington Ave., Newport. This event will include free […]
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NKY foundation offers hope for families facing pregnancy and infant loss
October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time dedicated to honoring babies gone too soon and supporting families who’ve experienced the unimaginable. For Lisa Louden, that mission is deeply personal. Louden is the board chair and founder of the Missing Alexis Foundation, which she started in 2008 — four years after her daughter, Alexis, was stillborn in […]
