Norton Community Medical Associates

Should I go to an M.D. or a D.O. for my primary care?

Are you looking for a primary care provider? Confused about the difference between having “M.D.” or “D.O.” after the doctor’s name? We’ve got you covered. M.D. vs. D.O. M.D. is…

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eCare, ICC, Immediate Care Centers, Infectious Disease, NCMA, Norton Childrens Medical Associates, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now, Norton Primary Care, Prompt Care - Walgreens

Is it a Mpox rash or something minor?

Mpox rash symptoms include pimples or blisters that can be painful or itchy and often are located on or near the genitals or anus, according to health care providers. In…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Men are still avoiding the doctor

Compared to women, more men avoid going to the doctor, skip recommended health screenings and practice riskier behaviors. As a result, they also live with more years of bad health…

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Endocrinology, Health Equity, Norton Community Medical Associates

New to diabetes? Here’s what you need to know

“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…

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Cardiology, Heart, Heart Failure, Norton Community Medical Associates, Women’s Heart Program

What is a good blood pressure number?

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?…

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Immediate Care Centers, Norton Community Medical Associates

Norton Healthcare to open 18th immediate care center, combine primary care offices in new space

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…

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Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Norton Community Medical Associates

Norton Healthcare opens first 100% bilingual practice in Okolona

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…

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Norton Community Medical Associates

Norton Healthcare abrirá su primer consultorio 100% bilingüe en Okolona

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…

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Norton Community Medical Associates

First aid for a burn: Clean, cool water

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…

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Behavioral Health, Norton Community Medical Associates

Stress about COVID: It’s not just you

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…

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Behavioral Health, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Taking steps to reverse a pandemic drinking habit

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…

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Immediate Care Centers, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Ticks in Kentucky – what to watch for

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….

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