Author: St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Seventy-one-year-old Glenna Courtney is the proud mother of three, with seven beloved grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Recently widowed, Glenna spends her days enjoying her family, daily walks and household activities. Her recent brush with lung cancer has left her committed to living a healthy lifestyle – and spreading the word about the importance of lung cancer screenings. When Glenna’s primary care physician suggested a low-dose CT lung cancer screening in 2019 as part of her annual checkup, Glenna was a little wary. But as a smoker for 40 years, she realized the importance of screening. “It’s so easy to get…
We asked Pharmacist Suzi Francis and Dr. Markovich to share their person experiences with the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available at St. Elizabeth Physicians (SEP) primary care locations in Kentucky and Indiana, including:- Moderna (18 years and older)- Pfizer (12 years and older)- Pfizer pediatric vaccine (5 to 11 years old) – available at SEP primary care practices, pediatric or family medicine officesVaccine boosters are now available for all adults 18 years of age or older.Third dose vaccines, intended for immunocompromised patients in addition to the primary two-dose vaccine series, are recommended within four weeks after the primary series…
Pharmacist Suzi Francis and Dr. Markovich discuss what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available at St. Elizabeth Physicians (SEP) primary care locations in Kentucky and Indiana, including:- Moderna (18 years and older)- Pfizer (12 years and older)- Pfizer pediatric vaccine (5 to 11 years old) – available at SEP primary care practices, pediatric or family medicine offices Vaccine boosters are now available for all adults 18 years of age or older. Third dose vaccines, intended for immunocompromised patients in addition to the primary two-dose vaccine series, are recommended within four weeks after the primary…
Pharmacist Suzi Francis and Dr. Markovich discuss the benefits, risks and side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available at St. Elizabeth Physicians (SEP) primary care locations in Kentucky and Indiana, including:- Moderna (18 years and older)- Pfizer (12 years and older)- Pfizer pediatric vaccine (5 to 11 years old) – available at SEP primary care practices, pediatric or family medicine offices Vaccine boosters are now available for all adults 18 years of age or older. Third dose vaccines, intended for immunocompromised patients in addition to the primary two-dose vaccine series, are recommended within four weeks after the…
Each year, October marks the official beginning of flu season. However, 2021 is unlike any other year in the past — we are also managing an urgent need for people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or booster. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when figuring out where, when and how to get vaccinated. But our experts are here to help explain why it is critically important to get both vaccines this fall. Can I Get My COVID-19 Vaccine and Flu Shot at the Same Time? Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone six months old…
From fields and courts to inside locker rooms and gyms, ACL tears affect athletes everywhere. And while it’s one of the most dreaded injuries, few free resources are available to help educate and prevent ACL tears. That’s why the ACL Injury Prevention Program was developed. How Common Are ACL Injuries? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sits in the center of the knee. It helps keep leg bones (the tibia and femur) from sliding forward and rotating. Having a strong and stable knee can help athletes run, twist, kick and cut without injury. But a knee that isn’t healthy or stable can…
For Northern Kentucky resident Rae Jean Jansen, a cancer diagnosis was the last thing on her mind as she prepared for Christmas 2015. Concerning symptoms like unusually heavy bleeding sent Rae Jean twice to the ER, but she received no answers. Finally, Rae Jean scheduled an appointment with Abby Loftus-Smith, MD, an OBGYN at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Women’s Health. Dr. Smith immediately felt a mass during Rae Jean’s pelvic exam. Shortly after, Rae Jean’s biopsy results came back with the kind of life-changing news no one wants to hear: the mass was cervical cancer. Rae Jean’s cancer journey at St.…
When 37-year-old April Troxel found a lump in her breast in January 2021, her first thought was disbelief — and her second thought was, “how are we going to pay for this?” Like so many Americans, April’s insurance didn’t cover any diagnostic imaging, including mammograms for breast cancer screenings. She spent a few months trying to track down funding assistance before realizing that she couldn’t wait any longer. “This could be something serious,” she remembers thinking. “It’s time to get this done.” April and her husband agreed that they’d pay for the mammogram — the peace of mind was worth…