Members of a legislative task force created to weigh certificate of need laws in Kentucky heard presentations Monday from several speakers with different opinions on the issue. Two people in favor of repeal, along with two who felt moderate reform but not outright appeal is necessary, spoke about the laws that govern where and how […]
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St. Elizabeth Healthcare receives national recognition for patient care
St. Elizabeth Edgewood received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The organization is a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services that deals with the Medicare program. The agency’s star ratings are based on a comprehensive evaluation of various quality measures, including patient experience, clinical […]
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Kenton County Fiscal Court honors Bruno Giacomuzzi with Pioneer Award
The Kenton County Fiscal Court presented Bruno Giacomuzzi with the Pioneer Award at Tuesday’s regularly scheduled meeting. Originally from Chicago, Giacomuzzi moved to Northern Kentucky in 2015 to serve as the Chief Operating Officer of St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas. He’s worked in healthcare leadership for 42 years. “I’m just really blessed to, first of all, […]
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National conservative ‘dark money’ group joins fight over certificate of need in Kentucky
A national libertarian-leaning conservative group known for its connections to the Koch brothers and its “dark money” network is weighing in on the certificate of need debate expected to heat up in Kentucky over the ensuing months as some seek to repeal or reform the decades-long program. The Koch brothers, David and Charles, controlled Koch […]
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SPONSORED: Q&A with Dr. Peterson: The cutting edge of cardiovascular research
Heart and vascular conditions are some of the most serious health issues in Northern Kentucky. Thanks to St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s efforts to provide the community with the cutting edge in medical therapies, cardiologists like Dr. Ben Peterson with the Florence Wormald Heart & Vascular Institute have access to innovative trials and medical research designed to […]
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Q&A with Dr. Peterson: The cutting edge of cardiovascular research
Heart and vascular conditions are some of the most serious health issues in Northern Kentucky. Thanks to St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s efforts to provide the community with the cutting edge in medical therapies, cardiologists like Dr. Ben Peterson with the Florence Wormald Heart & Vascular Institute have access to innovative trials and medical research designed to […]
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Does Kentucky need certificate of need reform?
It’s a question Kentucky legislators are digging into this interim legislative session — the time between legislative sessions when legislators explore topics to explore next year. In Northern Kentucky, two legislators filed bills last session to reform certificate of need, as some in the region say that St. Elizabeth holds a monopoly. The hospital argues […]
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Northern Kentucky Health Department names new chair of district health board
The Northern Kentucky Health Department’s District Board of Health named a new chairperson on Wednesday. Dr. Richard Gaston, a hospital physician at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, will assume the duties of the chair from Dr. Jonathan Rich, according to a press release from the health department. “I am tremendously excited about my new role as Chair […]
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Juneteenth in Covington: ‘I am because you are’
“It’s (Juneteenth) really a reflection and celebration, and just remembering that we are one community.” Tracy Stokes said Covington’s Juneteenth event is set apart from others because they focus on providing information about access to services. “We know that many times folks of color, especially Black Americans globally, there is a disparity when it comes […]
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Gateway to Greatness Luncheon honors Jeanne Schroer
By Jessie Eden This year, Gateway Community & Technical College will honor one of its longtime supporters at its annual luncheon event, Gateway to Greatness. The second annual “Gateway to Greatness” Awards Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, May 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Drees Pavilion in Devou Park. This year, Gateway […]