The St. Elizabeth Healthcare Surgery team offers insight into the advantages of scheduling procedures before the year ends. The team includes Gynecologic Cancer Surgeon and Vice President of Medical Services Kevin Schuler, MD, who shares why timing surgery before January can benefit patients both medically and financially. Q: What Surgeries Do Patients Often Schedule at Year-End? […]
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St. Elizabeth Edgewood earns multiple ‘High Performing’ designations
U.S. News & World Report designated a Northern Kentucky hospital as “High Performing” across a range of categories. St. Elizabeth Edgewood, located at 1 Medical Village Dr., received recognition in 20 specialties and procedures in the latest U.S. News & World Report hospital rankings. The rankings are a national assessment of hospitals across the United […]
It’s taco … Friday? St. Elizabeth NICU gets in on the Halloween fun
St. Elizabeth’s Edgewood location is celebrating Halloween with the help of some of its littlest patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A Children’s Hospital neonatologist even got in on the fun. The baby boy pictured here was born at 33 weeks and is wearing a taco costume designed by the St. Henry Arts Club. […]
Q&A with Dr. Peter Jernigan: Dr. Jernigan’s Approach to Surgery at St. Elizabeth
Dr. Peter Jernigan recently joined the general surgery team at St. Elizabeth, bringing a passion for hands-on care and a commitment to helping patients heal. With expertise in robotic and minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Jernigan is focused on delivering personalized, high-quality care to the Northern Kentucky community. What inspired you to pursue general surgery? Dr. […]
St. Elizabeth Foundation Style Show, Lunch coming next month
The St. Elizabeth Foundation, a fundraising wing of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, will host its annual style show and luncheon at the MegaCorp Pavilion in Newport on Nov. 24. This year’s theme is The Nutcracker, and will feature over 30 local vendors, selling everything from clothing to jewelry to children’s gifts and more. “Nearing the 50-year […]
Five Years of Care, Hope and Progress at the Yung Family Cancer Center
Since 2020, the Yung Family Cancer Center at St. Elizabeth Healthcare has delivered advanced cancer care with compassion, innovation and personal attention. As the center marks its five-year anniversary, we reflect on what makes this place different — and what patients can expect today. Q: What moment in 2020 set the tone for the next […]
Heart Surgery, Reimagined at St. Elizabeth
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 […]
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 […]
Innovative heart surgery’s promise highlights NKY’s global role in cardiac care
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Gene Kirchner believed he was in the clear. Having experienced no symptoms, he was surprised to learn that his primary care doctor recommended seeing a cardiologist. He was about to go on a vacation to Africa, and the extra doctor visits could disrupt that plan. Nevertheless, Kirchner […]
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 […]


