“I just got diagnosed with diabetes. Now what?” Or maybe you’re trying to manage diabetes during these uncertain times when it can feel risky to go out of your self-isolation/quarantine bubble. Know that diagnosis is the first step. Your provider and even a team of diabetes educators are available to you for support. Your provider…
Blood pressure is a key measure of your health. You probably know it’s important, but do you know what a good blood pressure is? Do you know why it’s important? Read on for the answers to these questions and more. What is blood pressure? Two numbers make up your blood pressure reading: systolic blood pressure…
For too many in the Louisville area, it’s difficult to get to a primary care provider they know and who knows them, their health, their challenges and their needs. The first Norton Prevention & Wellness Mobile Primary Care truck — an exam room on wheels — is making its first of many routine stops in…
Norton Immediate Care Center – Audubon, the 18th urgent care center owned by Norton Healthcare, will open on Dec. 20, 2021, in a newly constructed space at 3101 Poplar Level Road adjacent to Norton Audubon Hospital. The building, a former Walmart Neighborhood Market, will also house Norton Community Medical Associates – Audubon and a CPA…
Esta publicación también está disponible en español. On Monday, Nov. 22, Norton Community Medical Associates – La Clínica Preston, Norton Healthcare’s first 100% bilingual practice, will open in Okolona specifically to serve Louisville’s Latinx community. “We are excited to bring together staff and providers who understand the unique health concerns of our Spanish speaking patients,”…
El día lunes 22 de noviembre, Norton Community Medical Associates – La Clínica Preston, el primer consultorio de Norton Healthcare que es 100% bilingüe, abrirá en Okolona específicamente para servir a la comunidad latinx de Louisville. Norton Community Medical Associates – La Clínica Preston Agende una citaLlame al (502) 861-HOLA (4652) “Estamos emocionados por haber…
Burn first aid begins with clean, cool water for all but the most serious burns. Adding ice directly to the burn could damage the skin more, while butter, egg white or vitamin E can introduce sources of infection and other contaminants. When cooking, use mitts for protection from hot surfaces around the stove or oven….
A primary care provider centralizes your health care and is an important part of making health-conscious decisions. Regular visits to your primary care provider, even when you’re feeling fine, can positively affect your overall health. Unfortunately, the number of adult Americans with a primary care physician has dropped in recent years. Individuals who choose to…
The burden of fear and anxiety that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic, along with its guidelines, quarantines and worry about what risks to take, have been a rollercoaster for us all. Millions got vaccinated and restrictions were loosened, but the surge caused by variants brings a lot of uncertainty and along with another surge of…
Cutting back after a year of quarandrinking? Increased or excessive alcohol use during stressful times is not uncommon. If you’re looking to dry out, here’s what you need to know about drinking less after the pandemic and some warning signs to look out for when it comes to alcohol withdrawal, which can be a serious…
Ticks in Kentucky are a threat year-round, but are most prominent in the warmer months with deer ticks and dog ticks among the most common in Louisville and Southern Indiana. The deer tick can pick up Lyme disease, then spread the bacteria to humans. Tick-borne diseases in general can cause things that a lot of…
El acceso a la atención médica es un derecho para todos, y por ello los servicios de Atención Médica de Norton se comprometen a facilitar el acceso a los hispanohablantes en el área de Louisville. Asociados Médicos de la Comunidad Norton – La Clínica Preston, el primer consultorio 100% bilingüe de Atención Médica de Norton,…
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