Faith and Health Ministries

The other side of hope

Hope is a naturally occurring phenomenon of life and is at the root of anything desired or expected. Filled with a persistence that can range from being a gentle continual…

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Brain Cancer, Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Neurosciences

World-class training and the joy of bonding with patients

Neuro-oncologist Kaylyn Sinicrope, M.D., always wanted to a doctor, a profession that combines two things she loves to do. “I’ve always had an interest in fixing problems and helping people,”…

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Ortho - Shoulder, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports - Shoulder, Sports Health

With repaired shoulder, St. X quarterback feels ‘brand-new’

St. Xavier High School quarterback Jack Sivori can’t pinpoint the day he injured his shoulder. But as the 2019 football season progressed, throwing became more and more painful. “I couldn’t…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Heart, Heart Failure

Seeing lives transformed drives advanced heart failure specialist Bassel Alkhalil, M.D.

Bassel Alkhalil, M.D., was a medical resident and unsure what path to take in medicine when a dramatic case changed his life. While he was training at a Baltimore hospital,…

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Ortho - Knee, Orthopedics, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports - Knee, Sports Health

With reconstructed knee, Louisville goalie returns to the pitch with confidence and plans for college

Soccer is a big part of Gregory “Trey” Murphy’s life. Trey is a goalie, and he plays on both a high school team and a travel team. Soccer came to…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Ortho - Hip, Ortho - Knee, Orthopedics

Performing joint replacements with precision that restores quality of life drives Kevin Himschoot, M.D.

For orthopedic surgeon Kevin Himschoot, M.D., the best part of his job is giving people back what they’ve lost. “Whether it’s getting back to skiing or kneeling and playing with…

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Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports - Shoulder, Sports Health

A repaired rotator cuff and a great experience

Riding his bike on a trail, Dan Lillpop tried to turn around in tall grass. The bike stopped and Dan fell. The 65-year-old braced himself with his left arm, tearing…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Recruiting

Education, career opportunities and no tuition

Faith Hamilton was already a Metropolitan College student studying in a health care field last fall when she learned of, and enrolled in, a new education option — the Norton…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Rheumatology

Daksha P. Mehta, M.D., has been providing rheumatology care in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, for more than two decades

Daksha P. Mehta, M.D., is a board-certified rheumatologist in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, where she has served the community for over two decades. Dr. Mehta treats auto immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis,…

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Infectious Disease, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness, Weekly Health Tip

Adult vaccines: How to know if you’re protected

Recent measles outbreaks in parts of the U.S. may have you wondering, “Am I protected?” Parents are used to keeping track of vaccines for their children, but what about their…

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Recruiting

Norton Healthcare recognized for its outstanding worksite wellness program a second time

Norton Healthcare has been awarded an honorable mention for the C. Everett Koop National Health Awards. Twelve programs were considered for the award this year and of those, there was…

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Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

Successful spine surgery gets D. Wayne Lukas back in the saddle

On the track at Churchill Downs is where Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas spends most of his time. You’ll find him there seven days a week. The…

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