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In case you missed it: Saint Joseph Berea unveiled its new state-of-the-art nuclear medicine camera. The new camera will assist in diagnosing various diseases, including cancer, and will enable more personalized treatment plans, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life. To learn more, check out this Richmond Register story. https://www.richmondregister.com/news/saint-joseph-berea-holds-ribbon-cutting-for-new-nuclear-medicine-camera/article_9dd43520-92e6-11ef-b22e-87a7a7bec30d.html

Cancer can often lead to physical impairments that impact a patient's quality of life. Outpatient rehabilitation with a licensed physical therapist can help with managing symptoms that result from cancer and associated treatments, such as weakness, pain, swelling of the arms and legs, nerve damage, balance, mobility issues and more. A personalized rehabilitation program teach patients exercises to improve their symptoms and ultimately allow them to more fully participate in the daily activities of life.

To learn more about outpatient rehabilitation at CHI Saint Joseph Health, visit https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/chi-saint-joseph-health/services/outpatient-rehabilitation.

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In August 2023, Rachel Briney was diagnosed with breast cancer after getting her annual mammogram. She underwent surgery and completed her cancer treatment at Flaget Memorial Hospital, and now she’s officially in remission and ready to get her life back on track. Rachel hopes to encourage others to take a proactive look at their health and talk to their providers if something is wrong. Remember: Never delay your mammograms – they can be lifesaving. We are so happy for Rachel officially being cancer-free! To learn more about her story, check out this story in The Kentucky Standard.
https://www.pmg-ky2.com/kystandard/news/briney-details-breast-cancer-fight/article_dfbee222-268a-50d5-b656-5ee89a0f7254.html

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Heather Smith, who works in the gastroenterology department at Saint Joseph East in Lexington, is known for not rushing her patients. As a nurse practitioner, she has learned a lot about her patients and their barriers to health care by simply taking the time to talk.

“A lot of times I sit down in the room with a patient in a chair, talking to them like I’m their friend, because I think it’s important for them to feel heard, and to feel reassured and to understand and know the plan for their care,” said Heather, who was recognized as Advanced Practice Provider of the Year at her hospital. “That’s how I would want to be treated and my family be treated. So I try to treat everyone as if they were my loved one.”

Heather has been a nurse practitioner since 2016, starting as a float provider in the Saint Joseph system in family medicine before joining the gastroenterology group at Saint Joseph East in 2019. Prior to that, she was an emergency room nurse at Saint Joseph in Lexington for five years, which has earned her a reputation for being calm in the middle of chaos. Heater said she tries her best to practice Saint Joseph’s values daily with her patients.

“We have a duty to our community and our patients to treat them in the best way possible, and that’s just with kindness. And I think when people feel kindness, they will feel better overall, whatever their diagnosis is.”

To read more about Heather, visit the Spirit of Health blog: https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/blogs/celebrating-our-people-meet-heather

We’re excited to announce that CHI Saint Joseph Health – Primary Care has opened a new office in Georgetown, located at 150 Mount Vernon Drive. The new location will be staffed by two experienced medical providers – Dr. Caresse Wesley and Dr. Nova White.

“We are thrilled to extend our health care services to Georgetown and to have two exceptional physicians, Dr. Wesley and Dr. White, as the providers assisting local community members,” said Carmel Jones, president, CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group. “Their dedication to improving patient health aligns perfectly with our mission of delivering compassionate care to the communities we serve.”

To learn more, visit https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/hospital-news/chi-saint-joseph-medical-group-opens-new-location-in-georgetown-kentucky.

Genetic testing can be lifesaving. After Elizabeth Robards' mother, Trudy, was diagnosed with breast cancer twice, Elizabeth chose to undergo genetic testing, where she found she carried a genetic mutation. This finding prompted her to start mammograms before age 40, leading to the discovery of her breast cancer at just 35. Thankfully, it was caught in its earliest stages, and she was able to treat it with surgery alone.

"If she hadn't been diagnosed, I probably wouldn't have been diagnosed until my 40s and facing a whole different outcome," said Elizabeth.

Now, Elizabeth and Trudy are cancer-free and telling their story in the hopes of inspiring others to get genetic testing done. To learn more, check out this (TAG) LEX 18 News story about their journey. https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/breast-cancer-survivors-say-genetic-testing-saved-daughters-life%23google_vignette

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Dr. Patrick Williams with CHI Saint Joseph Health – Cancer Care Center in Bardstown sat down with The Kentucky Standard to talk about the importance of checking for any signs of breast cancer, including getting annual mammograms. To learn more, visit
https://www.pmg-ky2.com/kystandard/news/body-awareness-helps-in-the-fight-against-breast-cancer/article_d7911d00-730b-5bd3-ae8c-ff07dd65bee1.html.

CHI Saint Joseph Health recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity and the Catholic Parishes of Lexington to sponsor a new townhome build. Teams from CHI Saint Joseph Health volunteered at the home build, which was purchased by Porsha, a caregiver with Saint Joseph East, by assisting with building and other elements of the project. A blessing of the home was led by Bishop John.

We're thrilled to support and sponsor community projects like this which ultimately make a difference in our community!

Saint Joseph Berea recently held a ribbon-cutting for its new state-of-the-art nuclear medicine camera, funded by a $350,000 federal grant that was supported by Congressman Andy Barr This cutting-edge equipment represents a significant advancement in diagnostic imaging, allowing radiologists and oncologists to capture high-quality, real-time images, enhancing patient comfort and care. The new camera will assist in diagnosing various diseases, including cancer, and will enable more personalized treatment plans, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life. To learn more, check out this WBON TV story. https://wbontv.com/saint-joseph-berea-hospital-unveils-life-saving-technology/

Caregivers across our ministry dressed in pink this week for Pink Out Day to raise awareness and promote early detection and prevention of breast cancer. Thanks to everyone who went all out in their different hues of pink to show support in solidarity with breast cancer survivors, remembering those we lost and those who are currently in the fight to defeat the disease.

We are proud to announce that Saint Joseph Berea has received multiple national recognitions by Becker's Hospital Review, including several prestigious distinctions based on data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for excellence in patient care, safety and overall hospital quality. Thank you to our incredible team for making these recognitions possible. To learn more, check out this Richmond Register story. https://www.richmondregister.com/community/saint-joseph-berea-earns-multiple-national-recognitions/article_2028b930-87dc-11ef-9842-1b4c75a2b3f1.html

Last week, several CHI Saint Joseph Health departments represented their professional fields on Career Day for Fayette County Public Schools. Our nursing, IT, education and rehabilitation teams participated, sharing with students how their careers and areas of work made a positive impact not only for our patients, but for our communities. With our mission and vision in mind, we are proud to demonstrate our commitment to healing and humankindness to inspire the next generation of caregivers!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation’s Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K. It was a powerful day coming together with local cancer survivors, fighters and supporters. Together, we raised $35,000 to support local cancer survivors and patients through our Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! programs statewide. Thank you for helping us make an impact!