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 […]
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St. Elizabeth Edgewood ranked #1 hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News and World Report
The St. Elizabeth Edgewood-Covington Hospital in Edgewood has been ranked as the number one hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News and World Report, a publication known for its ranking lists of various institutions, such as higher education and healthcare. St. Elizabeth also ranked as “high performing” in 20 procedures and conditions. “We have always placed […]
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Mobile mammography van to offer screenings in Alexandria
The St. Elizabeth Mammogram Van will be in Alexandria on Aug. 6, offering 3-D mammography screenings. The process, according to a press release from St. Elizabeth, is quick and covered by most insurance (including Medicare and Medicaid), if you are: Please call 850-655-7400 to register. The vehicle is not equipped for patients with disabilities. Financial […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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St. Elizabeth team helps develop manual for strangulation survivors
St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s forensic nursing team contributed to a statewide effort to better identify, treat and prosecute cases of non-fatal strangulation—an often-overlooked but deadly form of abuse. In 2019, the Commonwealth of Kentucky made non-fatal strangulation a felony, opening the door for the criminal prosecution of perpetrators. Before the change, non-fatal strangulation was only a […]
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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 […]
