Heart, News, Technology

Kentucky’s first photon-counting CT scanner aims to help detect heart problems sooner

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute is helping patients get answers about potential heart disease sooner with Kentucky’s first photon-counting CT scanner and expanded access to coronary CT angiography across its…

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ALS, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

An attitude of gratitude: John Ramsey’s journey through ALS, faith and hope

“Oh, it’s terminal. It’ll kill you.” It took a moment for the words to register. Simple and direct, they carried the kind of message no one is ever fully prepared…

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Cancer, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Research and Clinical Trials

After 3 cancer diagnoses, Kentucky woman becomes first in state to participate in groundbreaking neutropenia clinical trial

It wasn’t supposed to be a big deal. Barbara Cook was simply shaving her legs. But as she ran the razor over her left thigh, she found it in her…

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Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Back in tune: Reverse shoulder replacement helps musician reclaim active life

Dorney Thompson was staring at the ceiling. The licensed psychotherapist was not impersonating one of his many patients who had sought his care and counseling over decades in practice. This…

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Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital, Recruiting

Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital earns highest honors for nursing excellence

Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital has earned Magnet Recognition with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest honor a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing excellence. The…

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Cancer, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

‘Oh yeah, you’re on my team!’ — Glioblastoma patient turns scrub top into souvenir symbol of hope

Richie Heil thought he was simply coming down with something. In March 2026, after routine blood work at his primary care physician’s office, he felt a little nauseous. It wasn’t…

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Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

Spine, hip surgeries get Louisville man back on hiking trail

This was not how Tim Carmack envisioned retirement — relying on a cane to make it through the door of a doctor’s office. It was summer 2025. Tim had spent…

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Cardiology, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

How a Louisville man’s near-fatal cardiac event led to a remarkable recovery — and a mission to help others survive

What began as what felt like a bad cold turned into a life-or-death emergency for Dave Scott. The 68-year-old had no history of heart disease and initially dismissed chest tightness…

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Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Trigeminal neuralgia patient finds her voice again after neurosurgery

It was supposed to be a happy time. The holidays were in full swing. Lauren Schneider and her husband were preparing to host a New Year’s Eve party for their…

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Gastroenterology, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Prompt response and robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System empowers young cancer survivor to encourage others

When Myrle Salomon began experiencing stomach discomfort in August 2025, he thought he might have an infection or even a parasite. At age 43, he never really considered the possibility…

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Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

Kentucky woman standing four inches taller after 2-day scoliosis surgery

Though decades have passed, Angie Birge still remembers third grade. “People started to notice that I had something wrong with me,” Angie said. “And they would make fun of me…

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Cardiology, Heart, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Fit, fast and asymptomatic: Runner’s hidden heart disease nearly went undetected

When Terry Griffis laced up his running shoes last August, he had no reason to believe anything was wrong with his heart. The Jeffersonville, Indiana, resident had just turned 60…

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