St. Elizabeth Healthcare (Kentucky)

Sarah Cannon Research Institute to Present Latest Research Insights at the 2023 ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition

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木曜日, 12月 7, 2023

Sarah Cannon Research Institute ( SCRI ) announced today that more than 80 abstracts and presentations have been selected for inclusion at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition .

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  • Sarah Cannon Research Institute ( SCRI ) announced today that more than 80 abstracts and presentations have been selected for inclusion at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition .
  • Hosted in San Diego and online from Dec. 9-12, the meeting is the year’s most comprehensive global hematology event.
  • At this year’s ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition, SCRI investigators, including physicians from The US Oncology Network , will discuss groundbreaking research in malignant and non-malignant blood cancer, CAR T-Cell therapy, real-world outcomes, and targeted immunotherapies.
  • Investigators highlighting research at this year’s ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition represent studies being conducted across SCRI, Sarah Cannon Transplant & Cellular Therapy Network, and partners from The US Oncology Network and Ontada.

Humana Kentucky Medicare Advantage HMO Plan Scores Top 5-Star Rating Third Year in a Row

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土曜日, 10月 14, 2023

The Humana Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. HMO plan is one of four Humana contracts that received a 5-star rating for 2024 on CMS’s 5-star rating system.

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  • The Humana Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. HMO plan is one of four Humana contracts that received a 5-star rating for 2024 on CMS’s 5-star rating system.
  • Another one of Humana’s four top-rated contracts received the 5-star rating for the first time, adding a new Kentucky county to the list; the Humana Medical Plan Inc. HMO plan is offered in Jefferson County.
  • Combined, the four 5-star contracts cover approximately 790,000 Humana members nationwide, more than double the number of members in 5-star plans in 2023.
  • “I appreciate how Humana really wants us to be the healthiest version of ourselves and provides us with resources to accomplish that,” Nancy said.

Azra AI Launches Groundbreaking Patient Journey Module for Comprehensive Cancer Patient Tracking

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木曜日, 7月 27, 2023

Azra AI , a healthtech leader that provides artificial intelligence (AI) and workflow automation tools to accelerate the identification and treatment of cancer, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Patient Journey module.

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  • Azra AI , a healthtech leader that provides artificial intelligence (AI) and workflow automation tools to accelerate the identification and treatment of cancer, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Patient Journey module.
  • Key Features and Benefits of the Azra AI Patient Journey Module:
    Centralized Care Management: Using AI, the Patient Journey module consolidates patient information, medical history, and treatment plans into a single, user-friendly interface.
  • Navigation Standardization: The Patient Journey module ensures that navigators no longer have to rely on outdated methods for tracking cancer patient care.
  • “We’re excited to introduce the Patient Journey module, as it represents a significant milestone in our mission to use AI to accelerate cancer treatment,” said Chris Cashwell, CEO of Azra AI.

2023 ENA President Terry Foster to Focus on Inspiration

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金曜日, 1月 6, 2023

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergency nursing is all Terry Foster, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CCRN, TCRN, FAEN knows. He started volunteering in an emergency department at 14 years old, then started his ED career as an LPN at 19.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergency nursing is all Terry Foster, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CCRN, TCRN, FAEN knows.
  • "I am extremely honored to serve as the 2023 ENA president.
  • Foster joined ENA in the 1980s and is in fifth year on the ENA Board of Directors, but his involvement doesn't stop there.
  • After preparing as President-elect last year, Foster is ready to take on the 2023 Emergency Nurses Association president role.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare Leads the Way in Performing Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screenings

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木曜日, 11月 17, 2022

EDGEWOOD, Ky., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Elizabeth Healthcare will surpass 30,000 low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screenings by the end of the year. According to the American College of Radiology, that number places St. Elizabeth in the top 4 percent of systems in the country performing LDCT lung cancer scans. This year alone, physicians had an unprecedented run of 23 LDCT scans in a row that discovered Stage I cancer in screened patients. 66 Stage I lung cancers have already been discovered this year, or 76% of the 87 lung cancers discovered, year-to-date through the screening program.

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  • "St. Elizabeth has the technology, the team, and the heart to provide lung cancer patients answers and care for them," said Dr. Michael Gieske, Director of Lung Cancer Screening at St. Elizabeth.
  • "We are collectively an integral part in the national effort to improve policy and research for lung cancer screening, treatment, and lung cancer awareness."
  • St. Elizabeth Healthcare was instrumental in passing KY HB 219 to promote lung cancer screening and to establish a commonwealth funded and directed Lung Cancer Screening Program within the Department for Public Health.
  • November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and St. Elizabeth is continuing its efforts to increase the number of people getting screened for lung cancer, especially those at risk for the disease.For more information on the Lung Cancer Screening Program at St. Elizabeth, visit stelizabeth.com.

For Second Time, Humana Kentucky Medicare Advantage HMO Plan Achieves Prestigious 5-Star Rating

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金曜日, 10月 7, 2022

Were proud to receive this prestigious achievement for the second year in a row, said Kathie Mancini, Medicare East Central Region President for Humana.

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  • Were proud to receive this prestigious achievement for the second year in a row, said Kathie Mancini, Medicare East Central Region President for Humana.
  • It recognizes our dedication to the well-being and health of Humana Medicare Advantage members and the Northern Kentucky communities we serve.
  • Humana Medicare Advantage member Pat Dillon of Erlanger, Kentucky, said the 5-star rating is well-deserved.
  • The Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP) begins Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7, 2022.

St. Elizabeth Offers Patients New Cancer-Detecting Blood Test

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水曜日, 9月 14, 2022

EDGEWOOD, Ky., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients at St. Elizabeth Healthcare now have the ability to screen for 50 different types of cancer, thanks to a new blood test launched in June 2022.

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  • EDGEWOOD, Ky., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients at St. Elizabeth Healthcare now have the ability to screen for 50 different types of cancer, thanks to a new blood test launched in June 2022.
  • This new test allows us to screen for those diseases in a way that we haven't been able to before."
  • The blood test is currently available at St. Elizabeth for patients over age 50 who are thought to be cancer free but who may be at risk.
  • To date, St. Elizabeth has completed the test on a handful of patients, and no one has received a positive result.

Cancer Survivor and Cincinnati Reds Legend Advocates for Early Cancer Detection

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月曜日, 6月 13, 2022

EDGEWOOD, Ky., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Elizabeth Healthcare and former Cincinnati Reds center fielder and World Series champion Eric Davis are teaming up for a cancer-centered campaign and their message is clear: early detection saves lives. The Cincinnati Reds legend cares deeply about the community where he spent the majority of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career and is dedicated to raising cancer awareness and voicing the importance of early detection, with screenings available at St. Elizabeth.

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  • The Cincinnati Reds legend cares deeply about the community where he spent the majority of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career and is dedicated to raising cancer awareness and voicing the importance of early detection, with screenings available at St. Elizabeth .
  • "Everybody has to be aware of this, and that's why early detection is so important.
  • Knowing that cancer is treatable and that early detection is possible, we have to eliminate the stigma of men avoiding visits to the doctor."
  • As part of the campaign, St. Elizabeth has partnered with the Cincinnati Reds to lead the community in raising cancer awareness and highlighting the importance of cancer screening.

LeanTaaS Announces June Transform Hospital Operations Virtual Summit in Partnership With Becker’s Healthcare

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木曜日, 5月 19, 2022

Hosted in partnership with Beckers Healthcare , the third virtual Transform Summit will take place June 7-8, 2022 with a thematic focus on AI.

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  • Hosted in partnership with Beckers Healthcare , the third virtual Transform Summit will take place June 7-8, 2022 with a thematic focus on AI.
  • Summit attendees will learn about success stories from C-suite hospital and health system leaders who have transformed operations using AI/ML solutions.
  • Attendees can build a hospital operations summit schedule based on interest and specialty, choosing from three Learning Tracks: Perioperative, Infusion Centers, and Inpatient Beds.
  • Were looking forward to our June Transform event, as it will focus on critical healthcare issues and how AI can support hardworking hospital leaders.

Q102 DJ Host Mollie Watson, with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Takes Audience on Her Adventure of a Lifetime: Being an Aunt

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金曜日, 5月 13, 2022

Q102 DJ host Mollie Watson livens up your mid-day hours with her thoughts on sports, music and all things Cincinnati.

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  • Q102 DJ host Mollie Watson livens up your mid-day hours with her thoughts on sports, music and all things Cincinnati.
  • Through a partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Mollie and her sister created a 6-part video series, "Mollie's Road to Becoming an Aunt."
  • "With help from the amazing team at St. Elizabeth, I was able to document and share this entire experience.
  • In a new, 11-part video series, titled "Aunt Mollie," the sisters share a whole new set of firsts.