COVID19, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

A special Easter for Jody Demling as he recovered from COVID-19

Louisville sports journalist Jody Demling doesn’t remember his parish priest, the Rev. William M. Bowling, administering the sacrament of anointing the sick. He can’t remember the nightly phone calls from…

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COVID19, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now, Spirituality

Tips on social distancing fatigue: Give yourself some grace and understanding

Social distancing fatigue, cabin fever or just simple frustration — call it what you will. Many of us have had enough. Everyone has been doing their part to help flatten…

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Norton Audubon, Norton Brownsboro, Norton Hospital, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital, Patient Safety

All Norton Healthcare adult-service hospitals recognized again with A’s for safety

All four Norton Healthcare adult-service hospitals were once again awarded an “A” in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Norton Hospital and Norton Women’s &…

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COVID19, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

💙 Health care workers team up to make blue heart stickers for unity

Respiratory care practitioner Brittany Ballard and her longtime friend Hannah Fisher, R.N., are capturing the spirit of collaboration in the fight against COVID-19. They’ve created blue heart stickers for health…

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COVID19, Prevention and Wellness, Weekly Health Tip

Taking it easy on the alcohol can increase your chances of fighting off COVID-19

Even though there isn’t anywhere to go, and boredom is a real thing, this is an especially good time to moderate our alcohol intake. According to the World Health Organization,…

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COVID19, Spirituality

Finding meaning in times of crisis

In James 1:2-3 it says, “…when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your…

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COVID19, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Staying ahead of the curve in Norton Healthcare’s COVID-19 command center

Within the walls of Norton Healthcare’s five hospitals, an army of health care heroes works the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. That army has an army of its…

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47th anniversary wish works out amid coronavirus restrictions

David and Mary Newton haven’t spent more than a few days apart since they were married 47 years ago in Loretta, Kentucky. As their anniversary approached, Mary was recovering from…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Recruiting

Bringing Victory home: Employee benefit helps local couple adopt

Since she was a child, Jenni Haynes, P.T., CLT, wanted to adopt a baby girl from overseas. That dream became reality in April 2018. Jenni and her husband adopted a…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Recruiting

A young nurse’s gratitude during a trying time

Sarah Cohron, R.N., is a new nurse at Norton Hospital. Her letter to Norton Healthcare President and CEO Russell F. Cox: Dear Russ, My name is Sarah Cohron, and I…

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A lifelong friend lay dying of COVID-19 in her intensive care unit

Maureen Loftus, R.N., saw her childhood neighbor lying in the intensive care unit (ICU). His eyes were closed. A ventilator helped him with the breath that COVID-19 had taken away….

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COVID19, Health & Wellness, Infectious Disease, Prevention and Wellness

El CEO de Norton Healthcare está “muy cómodo” por ahora con capacidad para manejar la oleada de COVID-19

Los funcionarios de Norton Healthcare están “muy cómodos” con la capacidad del sistema de atención médica más grande del área de Louisville para manejar un aumento en los pacientes con…

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